All's fair in love and war - and motor racing. That's how some commentators view the failed attempt by a great driver to disable his main rival's car by steering into it. Had he succeeded, he would have won the championship, because he was ahead on points. Fair? Why not? It may have been dangerous and irresponsible but it was not unfair. This driver had earned his one-point lead in the championship and was trying, like any serious competitor, to defend it. In a reversed situation, the other driver could - and arguably would - have done the same. Motor racing is a tough and uncompromising sport with huge incentives to win at all costs and all the drivers know what to expect.