Legends

Kimi Raikkonen, Fernando Alonso & Michael Schumacher, the best drivers in F1

Next season seems to be the most interesting. After 90 wins, 1354 points and seven world championship titles, Michael Schumacher has confirmed his departure at the end of this season. The greatest driver the sport has ever seen, Schumacher has, over the past 16 years, set a new standard to which younger drivers can only aspire. Some have said F1 will never be the same without Schumi.

Well think not, with one of the longest-running rumors in the F1 was finally confirmed on Sunday when Ferrari announced that McLaren driver Kimi Raikkonen will join the team next season. He is stepping into big shoes, shoes Michael wears. But I think he will fit into pretty well.

And to fit into the Finn’s icy shoes would be the Spanish matador, World champion Fernando Alonso. This tri-shuffle will only inject pressure and entertainment to the 2007 season. Two teams that have always stayed competitive in F1, now get the best drivers.

For Schumacher though, after 16 years, he would rather watch the race then be watched. He is a true legend, most would say Michael Schumacher will never be forgotten - or beaten! Only time will tell and history will be written.