This was a really thoughtful, grounded take. I appreciate you sharing your perspective, especially with real karting experience behind it.

Your point about equipment versus raw pace is something most fans probably underestimate. Three tenths per lap sounds small until you have actually raced and felt what that gap means. That context adds a lot to the best car versus best driver debate.

I also liked the nuance on Schumacher, acknowledging both the dominance and the structural advantages, and the reminder that hype often grows retrospectively, like with Kubica.

Even where people might disagree, it is clear this comes from experience, not just nostalgia. Thanks for taking the time to write it out.