She has had particularluck with Seroquel in low doses, which has often been used for its sedating effects (see: Antipsychotic Prescribed As Sleeping Pill).
"We know that there has been some coincidences and some bad luck and moments in particular races that he didn't score points he deserved, " Alonso said.
Likewise, the bean that saves the day was foreshadowed and set up from the beginning, but ultimately still smacks of luck rather than wit or anything particular clever either on the part of Jack or the writers.