What was the greatest era of F1?

Their had be a lull recently so try and start some debate with the start of the season and the sky f1 channel launch tonight looming over us.

What was the greatest era for F1?

Why was it so great?

I have gone with the 80's although i spill into the 90's as that was when i really became aware of formula 1 racing loved the drivers of that era aswell Prost, Piquet, Senna

I pressed 80's due to the Senna/Prost duel that spilt over into the early 90's but I think the 70's was probably the most fascinating era of F1, so I probably pressed the wrong button. The highs & lows of the 70's which included some quite extraordinary racing between Fittipaldi, Stewart, Lauda & Hunt was unforgettable. The era also included the tragic loss of so many talented drivers who will never be forgotten.

I said 90s but definately the back end of the 80s for me was equally as good. Though was born early 80s so i cant really comment on the previous eras as i havent watched much of the racing back then.

Prost vs Senna in the red and white Marlboro McLaren's in 1988 & 1989 are iconic sporting images.

From my point of view i only started watching when i was about ten at the end of 2000. So i don't have a whole lot to look back on, i can only really give my favorite year's since. 2003 was a fantastic season, 2005 and 2006 were also two of the best from the 00's.