Great racing drivers work well under pressure.  Fernando Alonzo is a great racing driver, since even with the weight of being tipped to be the next Michael Schumacher (at the tender age of 22!) he manages to come home with great finishes in less-than-perfect machinery.  Already in 2003 he has a pole and two podium finishes (as of the Spanish GP) and will likely add to the tally.  Prior to F1 Fernando spent very few season's in stagnant water, moving up the ladder with great efficiency.  He went from Karting to Formula 1 in 4 years with his appointment as Minardi's driver in 2001.  After an impressive debut he was signed by Flavio Briatore at Renault as tester to be brought into a racing position the following season.  Fernando is without a doubt the most impressive youngster to enter F1 for the past few seasons, and will certainly achieve great success in Formula 1.