Formula 1 teams have to consider dozens of factors when deciding their driver line-ups each season. As Ferrari can attest to during the Michael Schumacher era, it was not always desirable to have the two fastest drivers on the grid if you wanted to enjoy success. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton are two of the best drivers of the modern era, but their time together at McLaren won’t be looked back at too fondly by the team due to the contention between the pair. However, even when you’ve got an obvious number one and number two, the second driver needs to perform to a certain level to remain …
