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[racechick]

Schumacher won his first title in '94, the year Senna died. Had Senna not died he would have won the titles in the ensuing years not Schumacher(except the ones where Schumachers car was easily the class of the field....but who knows, Senna could have ended up in the same team and then he'd have won those as well )

I can only see the '95 title of Schumacher's being up for grabs. That's one to Senna, and one less for Schumi.

I highly doubt he could have clawed back a 30 points deficit in '94, whilst Schumacher was ruthlessly dominant, and Hill leading his title charge.

And could Senna rival Schumacher for his titles in the 21st century? I don't think so, for two reasons, with the same theme:-

1. Age. Senna would have been 40 in 2000, it would have been very difficult on him to compete with the younger racers.
2. In my opinion, he would have retired before 2000, with the reliance on electronic aids, and the reduction in driver skills being put to the test.

He just wouldn't be there to compete with Schumacher.

Either way, I'm sure Schumacher being the egotistic young gun he was, would have relished the chance to come up against Senna. Whether it be Ferrari vs. Ferrari, or Ferrari vs. McLaren-Mercedes (Senna).

That title charge Hill was leading was after he had to take over the reigns of the team following the death of his teammate- Ayrtion Senna. Ayrton would have had it no problem.

And up to 2000 when he was 40, well theres the possibility for 6 more.

[Dutchcruijff]

Schumacher won his first title in '94, the year Senna died. Had Senna not died he would have won the titles in the ensuing years not Schumacher(except the ones where Schumachers car was easily the class of the field....but who knows, Senna could have ended up in the same team and then he'd have won those as well )

I can only see the '95 title of Schumacher's being up for grabs. That's one to Senna, and one less for Schumi.

I highly doubt he could have clawed back a 30 points deficit in '94, whilst Schumacher was ruthlessly dominant, and Hill leading his title charge.

And could Senna rival Schumacher for his titles in the 21st century? I don't think so, for two reasons, with the same theme:-

1. Age. Senna would have been 40 in 2000, it would have been very difficult on him to compete with the younger racers.
2. In my opinion, he would have retired before 2000, with the reliance on electronic aids, and the reduction in driver skills being put to the test.

He just wouldn't be there to compete with Schumacher.

Either way, I'm sure Schumacher being the egotistic young gun he was, would have relished the chance to come up against Senna. Whether it be Ferrari vs. Ferrari, or Ferrari vs. McLaren-Mercedes (Senna).

That title charge Hill was leading was after he had to take over the reigns of the team following the death of his teammate- Ayrtion Senna. Ayrton would have had it no problem.

And up to 2000 when he was 40, well theres the possibility for 6 more.

My gripe isn't with Senna winning as much titles, it is with Schumacher losing as much titles. I can only see one title being lost there, 1995, and even then, it would be in Michael's favour, as Senna was poised to join either Ferrari - or less likely McLaren - in 1995. Both of whom, delivered cars which couldn't compete with Schumacher's B195.