Different strokes for different folks! I can't stand Alonso and went off McLaren a bit when he was driving for them. I think he is arrogant and surly, and highly over-rated. I also think Hamilton is breathing life into a formula that was on the brink of collapsing under it's own weight, and it's not out of the woods yet (hmm, wonder how many more cliches I can work in).

I do agree with you about Massa though - he is a great driver with a great attitude.

As for the sound of the cars - I love it. When I went to the 1999 race they were selling survival packs at the gate, consisting of earplugs, sunscreen and paracetemol. Had sunscreen with us so didn't buy any. We were as far from the pits as you could get when the first car started up, but turned to each other and said 'we're gonna need those ear-plugs'. Have not heard Indy cars, but have been told there's nothing like the sound of an F1 car!