I suspect that the likes of Jim Clark and others that many like to place in some sort of pinnacle would not survive the scrutiny of the present media world.
Swanning around in Jaguar E-Types, Aston Martins and Ferrari whilst wearing an Omega watch on one wrist and a girl or two on another arm comes across as only a variation of what is now referred to as 'bling' and a distracted lifestyle.
Personally, I prefer the vibrancy of youth to the curmudgeonly traits that accompanies middle or later age.
The boy's worked hard, dealt with a lot of sh1t, competed with the best and proved his undoubted skill. You don't get to be F1 World Champion four times without talent.
