Michael Schumacher is proof positive that Ferrari might be down, but hardly down and out. The improved model allowed Michael
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| Michael Schumacher is proof positive that Ferrari might be down, but hardly down and out. (Photo: Ferrari) |
Schumacher's teammate, Rubens Barrichello, is still struggling to make his car competitive, and therefore continues to come under criticism from F1 pundits. Talk is starting to question his successor, whether the Scuderia wants championship leader and Imola winner Fernando Alonso, or pole sitter and race leader, until his car expired, Kimi Raikkonen, especially now that Michael is thought to continue with Ferrari after the 2006 season. Of course, McLaren and Renault aren't about to let their top drivers go, even if they wanted to leave.
McLaren's Alex Wurz should be commended for an excellent drive resulting in a 4th place finish at Imola, the fourth driver in the team's lineup to score points. McLaren has been the most consistent of any team other than Renault and Toyota, scoring points in all four races of the 2005 season.
Renault's Alonso performed flawlessly, once again, and achieved his third
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| Renault's Alonso held off Michael Schumacher, who looked unstoppable on his way to the front of the field. (Photo: Auto Sport Press) |
The Spaniard held off Michael Schumacher, who looked unstoppable on his way to the front of the field. But Alonso stopped him cold in his tracks, providing one of the most exciting finishes of any grand prix in recent memory. An intense ten-lap battle pitted the brilliant red title holder against the blue and yellow contender, ending with the Ferrari behind the Renault despite the Italian squad's potentially quicker car.