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| DRIVER RANKINGS |
| A highly scientific ranking of the world's best racing drivers. |
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| 7. David Coulthard and Kimi Raikkonen - Hopefully McClaren will have a better system for picking their #1 driver than they did in 1998. Depending (obviously) on the strength of McClaren in 2002, both of these guys could have a shot at the World Driving Chamionship. |
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| 9. Ralf Schumacher - It's hard when your brother is the highest paid and most famous athlete in the racing world and your teammate is ranked #2 by my illustrious website, but somehow Ralf soldiers on. By the way, it look like he is intentionaly aiming for the gravel trap in this picture. No Ralf! Don't do it!! |
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| 10. Jarno Trulli - He makes the move to Renault (formerly known as Benneton) for the 2002 season. Expect more middle-of-the-pack finishes from a guy that has the talent, but not the equipment, to do better. |
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| 11. Nick Heidfeld - a lot of people said Heidfeld was better than Raikonnen in 2001, but I'm not buying into that. He is pretty good, though. |
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| 12. Rubens Barrichello - Drives best in the rain. Unfortunately, it didn't rain much this year; and even if it had, his teammate is even better in the rain. A reliable and non-threatening back-up for Michael. |