Best and worst F1 season you watched

**JPMfan** · 16th Dec 06, 10:00

I was wondering what the opinion is around here, about F1's best and worst season.

I think that 2003 was the best season we had in years, not only because Montoya was so close to the title, but because of the fact that since the early 80's we had a season where at least 3 teams built a car that could win races. very interesting to watch and develop during the season.

The worst season in my opinion was 1998, with the ridiculous rule changes put through and the utter dominance of McLaren.
I actually stopped watching F1 that season, albeit only temporarily. But nevertheless it still was a sign that F1 gone the wrong way, I have been glued to the tube since the 80's till now watching every F1 race, but that year I just couldn't care less.

**El Sween** · 16th Dec 06, 11:21

Worst season was 2002 by far. Totally boring. Best for me was either 1999 or 2003.

**Mifune** · 16th Dec 06, 12:21

best for me was 93 great mix of talent, both new and old
worst? every season since then is a tie

**jens** · 16th Dec 06, 15:09

From my F1 watching period the worst is probably 2002. And for the best one there is a very tight battle between 1999 and 2003. And I give the vote to 1999.

**nik** · 16th Dec 06, 18:10

I enjoyed 1997 and 2003. Also 99 had it's moments. France, Europe, and Australia - classic.

2004 was awful! Trulli's win being the only highlight.

**Subaru WRX** · 16th Dec 06, 19:11

by far the 2002 season, Micheal Schumacher completely dominating the season and with a great GP of Austria and the most beautifull overtaking in the history of F1, when Schumy overtook Rubens with a great manoeuvre

enjoy with the Brazilian commentary...they thought that Barrcihello will win

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckRbshOPsG4

**Mihai** · 16th Dec 06, 20:59

worst - 2004
best - 1995 (also 1999, 2003 and 2005)

**sonic_roadhog** · 16th Dec 06, 21:46

There have been no classic seasons in years. The last season i really enjoyed from start to finish was 1993. Senna, Prost, Hill, Schumacher all winners and some great on track action. '86/'87 were also special.

Sonic

**millencolin** · 17th Dec 06, 00:52

Most people probably think 2002 was the worst... But for me i very much enjoyed it. I wasnt watching tha battle up the front, i was watching the one at the back! Webber's Debut and the First Aussie in F1 for years just made that season a treat for me... That and 1999 was also a good year that i very much enjoyed.

as for the worst, cant go past 2004! that was the only year where i couldnt be bothered to get up and watch the canadain/brazillian gp...

**Dazz9908** · 17th Dec 06, 00:56

Best times: 1978's to 1992 all were good presenting several race winner in a season.

Worst of times: 1988 and 2002 Dominated by one team, 1988-Car +engine advantage. 2002- tyre advantage

**F1boat** · 17th Dec 06, 10:34

Best year - 2003
Worst - 2002
But I enjoy all F1 races and seasons, even 2002.

**DexDexter** · 17th Dec 06, 10:38

Best years, 1998-1999, the worst year was definetely 1992, I remember the Brasilian grand prix from that year, Senna was 3th on the grid, about 2,5 seconds slower than the Williamses....

**jonny hurlock** · 17th Dec 06, 13:30

best: 1999 (also 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006)
worst: 2002(also 2004)

**Randall Flagg** · 17th Dec 06, 14:29

I've only been watching F1 since I was 8 years old (back in 1998), so I dont have quite the level of "depth" a lot of other posters here do. However, I would say that my favorite season was 2000, and my least favorite 2005.

Since 2002, I've not really watched all the qualifying sessions, though at least in 2006 we had a more workable one.

**Subaru WRX** · 17th Dec 06, 15:04

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

I've only been watching F1 since I was 8 years old (back in 1998), so I dont have quite the level of "depth" a lot of other posters here do. However, I would say that my favorite season was 2000, and my least favorite 2005.

Since 2002, I've not really watched all the qualifying sessions, though at least in 2006 we had a more workable one.

1998 was you 1st season ,that was a great one, but 2005 too is good with Ferrari completely KO

**Brown, Jon Brow** · 17th Dec 06, 18:24

If you read the results of the 2006 season in the Monday newspaper without watching the race it would have been a terrific season. However in reality the on track action was quite poor. Same can be said about 2005. Of the recent seasons 2003 was a good one in terms of close title battle(Schumachaer, Raikkonnen and Montoya) veriaty of teams and on track overtaking.

However my fav seaon of all time was 1996!

Damon Hill.

**sonic_roadhog** · 17th Dec 06, 19:36

Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

If you read the results of the 2006 season in the Monday newspaper without watching the race it would have been a terrific season. However in reality the on track action was quite poor. Same can be said about 2005. Of the recent seasons 2003 was a good one in terms of close title battle(Schumachaer, Raikkonnen and Montoya) veriaty of teams and on track overtaking.

However my fav seaon of all time was 1996!

Damon Hill.

and now you've got to go because you've a lump in your throat! greta race!

**D-Type** · 17th Dec 06, 23:02

The worst - definitely 1982.

The best? Difficult - there have been several where it went right down to the last race. So I'll plump for 1964 when John Surtees, Graham Hill or Jim Clark could have taken the championship, and each would have deserved it. Or 1986 when Prost 'stole' the championship from the Williams duo. Or ...