The BBC’s decision to allow Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso to interview one another – to celebrate their concurrent 200 race milestone in Formula One – was a masterstroke. What transpired on air wasn’t anything but consummate respect between two drivers, but also a hint that both men were slightly weary of the politics that are currently underpinning their sport. Fernando was first to admit that even the simple act of driving a go-kart was sometimes more enjoyable than piloting his F138 around some of the worlds fastest tracks. Mark was quick to agree, commenting: “You want to race at the highest level, at the best circuits and the best drivers… But you’re also open to...
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