Challenge accepted.
Only one person has ever drunk me under the table....she and I sort of started dating that night! Her ability to sink 13 pints of Theakston's Old Peculiar really impressed 19 year old me.
I still think Sebastian Vettel would be the most enriching experience, with his knowledge of the sport's history. I know a couple of people who have had lunch with JYS and say it's a lovely experience and that he's a lovely man. But I can think of more *interesting* or fun former drivers. Keke for sure. Richard Petty must have a story or two. Kimi? There's a thought.....gods, the mischief we could potentially get up to.....
Hearing some of Karun Chandhok's stories about curry houses with dishes named after him and Sergio Perez.....I reckon going for a curry and beer with Karun would be good.
Vettel is a fantastic choice, bravo.
Does anyone remember a conference where Lewis Hamilton wanted to say smth about Jimmy Clark, and he named him James or something.?
You could see his face and immediately realise he does not know anything about him.
The entire line of todays drivers, apart from Vettel, dont know anything about the history of the sport.
I know they , instead of reading about the sport, spent most of the time practising hard trying to succeed .
However, if you like, sorry LOVE the sport, shouldnt you be excited about the history of it as well.
Sebastian puts a smile on my face anytime he mentions guys like Scheckter, or Peterson , Piquet or Brabham.
They are not mainstream drivers , so you know he took the time, and probably knows a lot more than just champions.
We would talk as much as there is beer in the entire pub