Hamilton's latest dig at Rosberg the 'Gentleman'?
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Hamilton referred to Rosberg as a 'gentleman' for obeying team orders and letting him through during the Monaco GP.
I may be reading too much into this, but it's an interesting choice of words by Hamilton; and subtle word choice is everything in psychological warfare.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but my interpretation of the term 'gentleman racer' is a well-heeled individual who goes racing more for the fun of it than as a primary career. They may well race professionally rather than as an amateur, but not to the same dedication as the truly gifted drivers who want to climb the motorsports ladder right to the very top. Think Simon Dolan or Patrick Dempsey.
If I was a Grand Prix driver, I’d take being called a gentleman racer as a bit of an insult.
I may be reading too much into this, but it's an interesting choice of words by Hamilton; and subtle word choice is everything in psychological warfare.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but my interpretation of the term 'gentleman racer' is a well-heeled individual who goes racing more for the fun of it than as a primary career. They may well race professionally rather than as an amateur, but not to the same dedication as the truly gifted drivers who want to climb the motorsports ladder right to the very top. Think Simon Dolan or Patrick Dempsey.
If I was a Grand Prix driver, I’d take being called a gentleman racer as a bit of an insult.
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