Lewis Hamilton
Discussion
AutoMate said:
Here's how I see it. Lewis Hamilton's job consists of two things.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
Regarding your last paragraph, are you aware of last year's UK viewing figures? Significantly down on last year and lowest since 2006. Globally down by 1/3 since 2008.
Some effect Lewis is having............
REALIST123 said:
AutoMate said:
Here's how I see it. Lewis Hamilton's job consists of two things.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
Regarding your last paragraph, are you aware of last year's UK viewing figures? Significantly down on last year and lowest since 2006. Globally down by 1/3 since 2008.
Some effect Lewis is having............
REALIST123 said:
AutoMate said:
Here's how I see it. Lewis Hamilton's job consists of two things.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
Regarding your last paragraph, are you aware of last year's UK viewing figures? Significantly down on last year and lowest since 2006. Globally down by 1/3 since 2008.
Some effect Lewis is having............
SystemParanoia said:
REALIST123 said:
AutoMate said:
Here's how I see it. Lewis Hamilton's job consists of two things.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
Regarding your last paragraph, are you aware of last year's UK viewing figures? Significantly down on last year and lowest since 2006. Globally down by 1/3 since 2008.
Some effect Lewis is having............
stemll said:
SystemParanoia said:
REALIST123 said:
AutoMate said:
Here's how I see it. Lewis Hamilton's job consists of two things.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
Regarding your last paragraph, are you aware of last year's UK viewing figures? Significantly down on last year and lowest since 2006. Globally down by 1/3 since 2008.
Some effect Lewis is having............
Number of races per year, bums in seats at tracks, people paying for pay-tv rights might give a different answer.
Taking F1 off of terrestrial TV is the reason for falling figures... the point here being that Hamilton has brought in many new fans - in other words, the figures might be EVEN worse had it not been for Hamilton. Bernie said it himself... that he wished all the drivers were as media savvy and had as high profile personas', for F1 sake.
In any case, F1 should / and looks like it might / stay reviewing the future and how to make the show better for the fans. It does seem that we are at the beginning of a new era with regard ideas being openly shared and considered by the powers that be.
In any case, F1 should / and looks like it might / stay reviewing the future and how to make the show better for the fans. It does seem that we are at the beginning of a new era with regard ideas being openly shared and considered by the powers that be.
stemll said:
SystemParanoia said:
REALIST123 said:
AutoMate said:
Here's how I see it. Lewis Hamilton's job consists of two things.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
First and foremost he is a racing driver. It's what he does ON the track that matters above all else. Formula One should be a sport that puts the best racing drivers in the world against one another to see who is best behind the wheel, whether a driver pays attention during a press conference or not should not come into the equation at all.
His secondary role is as a celebrity. By drawing media attention and getting people interested in F1, he is helping the sport grow. There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton's celebrity status OFF the track has massively helped the popularity of F1, and it's this type of controversial behaviour that draws people in. It may be seen as disrespectful or uncouth by some, but it appeals to the next generation of F1 fans and keeps the sport alive.
So I say let Lewis be Lewis.
Regarding your last paragraph, are you aware of last year's UK viewing figures? Significantly down on last year and lowest since 2006. Globally down by 1/3 since 2008.
Some effect Lewis is having............
hamilton is king and i can't wait for next week to watch him punish the field once again
ELUSIVEJIM said:
Good article imo, agree throughout with Hill. FW18 said:
Thing is though with Danny Ric, Sainz, Alonso Vettel all having deals that make them free agents at the end of the year, I don't think that Lewis can play too many games this year.
So you're saying that there are potential seats at Merc, Ferrari and Redbull available at the end of the season. I'd say this year is the perfect year to do anything. He can potentially move to any contender...I doubt he'd be short of offers. London424 said:
FW18 said:
Thing is though with Danny Ric, Sainz, Alonso Vettel all having deals that make them free agents at the end of the year, I don't think that Lewis can play too many games this year.
So you're saying that there are potential seats at Merc, Ferrari and Redbull available at the end of the season. I'd say this year is the perfect year to do anything. He can potentially move to any contender...I doubt he'd be short of offers. Almost certainly a seat available at mclaren
Gary C said:
London424 said:
FW18 said:
Thing is though with Danny Ric, Sainz, Alonso Vettel all having deals that make them free agents at the end of the year, I don't think that Lewis can play too many games this year.
So you're saying that there are potential seats at Merc, Ferrari and Redbull available at the end of the season. I'd say this year is the perfect year to do anything. He can potentially move to any contender...I doubt he'd be short of offers. Almost certainly a seat available at mclaren
t together and they win the title.HTP99 said:
Gary C said:
London424 said:
FW18 said:
Thing is though with Danny Ric, Sainz, Alonso Vettel all having deals that make them free agents at the end of the year, I don't think that Lewis can play too many games this year.
So you're saying that there are potential seats at Merc, Ferrari and Redbull available at the end of the season. I'd say this year is the perfect year to do anything. He can potentially move to any contender...I doubt he'd be short of offers. Almost certainly a seat available at mclaren
t together and they win the title.thegreenhell said:
If he leaves Mercedes I can only see him going to Ferrari or retiring. Both Ferrari driver contracts are up for renewal at the end of this season.
I don't think he's Ferrari material. I know Kimi isn't the most media friendly driver, but he doesn't continually post stuff that makes him appear an arse on the internet - and I certainly don't think Ferrari want or need to be associated with the whole 'gangsta' thing.Trabi601 said:
I don't think he's Ferrari material. I know Kimi isn't the most media friendly driver, but he doesn't continually post stuff that makes him appear an arse on the internet - and I certainly don't think Ferrari want or need to be associated with the whole 'gangsta' thing.
I'd hope Ferrari pick up someone like Sainz (with another years experience).Trabi601 said:
thegreenhell said:
If he leaves Mercedes I can only see him going to Ferrari or retiring. Both Ferrari driver contracts are up for renewal at the end of this season.
I don't think he's Ferrari material. I know Kimi isn't the most media friendly driver, but he doesn't continually post stuff that makes him appear an arse on the internet - and I certainly don't think Ferrari want or need to be associated with the whole 'gangsta' thing.Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff