Quote Originally Posted by irish_tiger View Post
... the reason why we have 'two frogs' dominating the sport ...
The reason we have "two frogs" dominating the sport is because they have been nurtured and supported throughout their entire career and have enjoyed the significant advantages of factory drives from the outset.
There is an enormous advantage in knowing that the outcome of today's event will not adversely impact your career tomorrow.
Neither were particularly special early in their careers and both made mistakes but there is significant confidence which comes knowing that the mistakes carry no consequence. The ability to test limits is enhanced and the learning process quickened.
There is no question that the Sebs are head and shoulders above all others and have been so for the past decade however they are the product of privilege few, if any, others have enjoyed.