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**AntonayPina** · 06-23-2011, 05:07 PM

I simply couldn't switch my allegiance to another team and I've never supported drivers. The Ferrari drivers only ever had my support while they drove for Maranello.

I've always been the opposite and supported drivers over teams. First and foremost I have always supported British drivers regardless of who they drove for, although I have followed people like Senna and Hakkinen in the past. At the moment I support Lewis and Jenson and they happen to race for McLaren so that is my team at the moment. If Lewis were to go to Ferrari I would support him there but would be offended if someone referred to me as a tifosi because I hate being put into a catagory where say a team is not my priority. I suppose a huge chuck of Alonso's fans followed him and will follow him if he moves in the future, so I think alot of F1's fanbase is driver orientated. Red Bull are amassing a large number of fans because they are successful at present. Where there is glory you'll find fans, but thats the same in any sport.

Would I be sad if Ferrari, McLaren or Williams left the sport? Yes, but life goes on and so does F1.

06-23-2011, 05:07 PM	#19
AntonayPina Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	I simply couldn't switch my allegiance to another team and I've never supported drivers. The Ferrari drivers only ever had my support while they drove for Maranello. I've always been the opposite and supported drivers over teams. First and foremost I have always supported British drivers regardless of who they drove for, although I have followed people like Senna and Hakkinen in the past. At the moment I support Lewis and Jenson and they happen to race for McLaren so that is my team at the moment. If Lewis were to go to Ferrari I would support him there but would be offended if someone referred to me as a tifosi because I hate being put into a catagory where say a team is not my priority. I suppose a huge chuck of Alonso's fans followed him and will follow him if he moves in the future, so I think alot of F1's fanbase is driver orientated. Red Bull are amassing a large number of fans because they are successful at present. Where there is glory you'll find fans, but thats the same in any sport. Would I be sad if Ferrari, McLaren or Williams left the sport? Yes, but life goes on and so does F1.
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