This year will be known as a turning point on the character of the pilots of Formula 1. Not a week goes by that a new scandal doesn't pops up, usually involving some unethical behavior from one or more pilots, mechanics or big bosses.
More specifically, McLaren, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton are always on the middle of the controversy.
On the top of my head, three sad moments this year (I'm sure there are more):
During qualifying Alonso takes longer to leave the boxes after the pit stop to prevent Hamilton from doing a quick pit stop, hence guaranteing the pole position.
Alonso and Hamilton are involved with a espionage scandal that costs McLaren $100 million (!!!) in penalties.
During a safety car lap on Japan's GP, Hamilton reduces speeds abruptly causing two cars behind him to crash.
Very sad. Like any sport, when things like this start to happen the audience starts to loose interest.
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January, 2008
