Where are human values?
The artificial world of Formula 1 itself, never
attracted me. Its exclusive status, the superhero image of the drivers, the
total lack of human relations, neither convinced me or fascinated me. It
seems that there is no room for positive feelings (on the other
hand, there are plenty of negative attitudes: envy, grudges, anger, hatred,
selfishness,…).
Where is the respect for your neighbour, friendship, generosity,
honesty?
Not to mention good manners and upbringing! I remember in
motorcycle racing when I was younger, there was a comradeship among the drivers;
we would have dinner together and spend time with each other , other than at the
weekends when there were the races; we would tease each other and there were
great rivalries, but always a great respect. Formula 1 is a tremendous
competition, representing the ultimate in automobile racing technology and the
apex of a driver’s career. This is why I tried to reach this level. But now that
I have attained this goal (and I hope to be back next season), I don’t want to
compromise or accept a stalemate and negative turn-of-events, and inside my
world, I will try my utmost to have a positive attitude and not to be caught in
the spiral of F1’s negative working. Probably, I will remain the last of
the dreamers, but I would like always to keep my life simple and rational, in
other words, like an ordinary person.
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