What happened to number 1?
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Doink said:
Well it works with me, I don't get who he's trying to be, perhaps he sees himself as some sort of gangster rapper, wish he'd just concentrate of driving and winning championships, I also have it on good authority that LH hardly spends any time at Brackley where as Nico can't keep away and takes everything so seriously
I think Nico likes to get fully involved with the team and all aspects of the car.Lewis just says give me the same car as Nico and I will beat him.
Everyone seams to think Lewis looks a prat with his necklace but he thinks he is super cool wearing it and guess thats all that matters.
k to be him and to have his skills, talents and success.I think many people take Lewis and the things he does far more seriously than he does.
Its funny how everyone will tell you about the "rapper wannabe" Lewis, but you rarely hear than he plays guitar or that he's a Joe Bonamassa fan. And that rapper/gangster lifestyle also included chatting to Ross Brawn about joining Merc over a cup of tea in his mums kitchen. You can't get more gangster than that, right?
Ultimately, he's one of the best in the world at what he does, found ways to deal with some of the more difficult things in life.
I very much doubt if he's going to be too concerned about a few people on the internet getting upset at a chain or the clothes he wears.
Given the chance I doubt there are many who wouldn't swap their lot for his.
Its funny how everyone will tell you about the "rapper wannabe" Lewis, but you rarely hear than he plays guitar or that he's a Joe Bonamassa fan. And that rapper/gangster lifestyle also included chatting to Ross Brawn about joining Merc over a cup of tea in his mums kitchen. You can't get more gangster than that, right?
Ultimately, he's one of the best in the world at what he does, found ways to deal with some of the more difficult things in life.
I very much doubt if he's going to be too concerned about a few people on the internet getting upset at a chain or the clothes he wears.
Given the chance I doubt there are many who wouldn't swap their lot for his.
Crafty_ said:
I think many people take Lewis and the things he does far more seriously than he does.
Its funny how everyone will tell you about the "rapper wannabe" Lewis, but you rarely hear than he plays guitar or that he's a Joe Bonamassa fan. And that rapper/gangster lifestyle also included chatting to Ross Brawn about joining Merc over a cup of tea in his mums kitchen. You can't get more gangster than that, right?
Ultimately, he's one of the best in the world at what he does, found ways to deal with some of the more difficult things in life.
I very much doubt if he's going to be too concerned about a few people on the internet getting upset at a chain or the clothes he wears.
Given the chance I doubt there are many who wouldn't swap their lot for his.
Reality is that most of us are good-naturedly joshing. I'd never wear a gold chain like that, but then if it's what Lewis wants to do, fair enough. I'd frankly not have the self-confidence to, but confidence isn't something lacking in LH, certainly not in the car; anyone who can overtake their astonishingly fast teammate round the outside in the wet - Japan last year - clearly has balls the size of melons. Its funny how everyone will tell you about the "rapper wannabe" Lewis, but you rarely hear than he plays guitar or that he's a Joe Bonamassa fan. And that rapper/gangster lifestyle also included chatting to Ross Brawn about joining Merc over a cup of tea in his mums kitchen. You can't get more gangster than that, right?
Ultimately, he's one of the best in the world at what he does, found ways to deal with some of the more difficult things in life.
I very much doubt if he's going to be too concerned about a few people on the internet getting upset at a chain or the clothes he wears.
Given the chance I doubt there are many who wouldn't swap their lot for his.
I also don't believe for a second that his primary (or even secondary) motivation is money, not for keeping #44 or generally in life.
He seems like a racer through and through, he's even been visibly disappointed on the podium after winning races if he didn't feel it was hard fought, you can't fake that sort of thing when the adrenaline is still flowing. He wants to race, more than anything, and secondary to that he wants to emulate Senna and win 3 championships.
You can't fault him for capitalizing financially though, it's a very, very short career relatively speaking so he may as well make hay whilst the sun is shining, I don't think for a second that his 'aim' is to become the richest sportsperson in Britain though, he wouldn't be negotiating his own contract if that were the case.
He seems like a racer through and through, he's even been visibly disappointed on the podium after winning races if he didn't feel it was hard fought, you can't fake that sort of thing when the adrenaline is still flowing. He wants to race, more than anything, and secondary to that he wants to emulate Senna and win 3 championships.
You can't fault him for capitalizing financially though, it's a very, very short career relatively speaking so he may as well make hay whilst the sun is shining, I don't think for a second that his 'aim' is to become the richest sportsperson in Britain though, he wouldn't be negotiating his own contract if that were the case.
The idea of allocating the Number "1" to the reigning world champion was only introduced in the 1980s.
The idea of teams having a fixed allocations of numbers for the whole season was introduced in the 1970s.
Prior to then, numbers changed from race to race. There were a couple of exceptions. Stirling Moss considered "7" to be a lucky number so always tried to have his car allocated a "7" at each race. It didn't always happen but he did become synonymous with that number and most race organisers were willing to grant him the number. Today, Moss related products usually carry a "7".
I am sure Hamilton has this in mind with his choice of No.44.
Didn't the Willment Jaguars carry "44" wherever possible in the 70s and 80s?
The idea of teams having a fixed allocations of numbers for the whole season was introduced in the 1970s.
Prior to then, numbers changed from race to race. There were a couple of exceptions. Stirling Moss considered "7" to be a lucky number so always tried to have his car allocated a "7" at each race. It didn't always happen but he did become synonymous with that number and most race organisers were willing to grant him the number. Today, Moss related products usually carry a "7".
I am sure Hamilton has this in mind with his choice of No.44.
Didn't the Willment Jaguars carry "44" wherever possible in the 70s and 80s?
Doink said:
Well it works with me, I don't get who he's trying to be, perhaps he sees himself as some sort of gangster rapper, wish he'd just concentrate of driving and winning championships, I also have it on good authority that LH hardly spends any time at Brackley where as Nico can't keep away and takes everything so seriously
Doesn't do Nico any good though, does it... make of that what you will...btcc123 said:
Lewis has a fair way to go to beat Michael in the all time Fi rich list:
Michael Schumacher $780m
Fernando Alonso $220m
Kimi Raikkonen $180m
Eddie Irvine $180m
Lewis Hamilton $110m
Jenson Button $100m
Alan Prost $70m
Davis Coulthard $70m
Sebastian Vettel &45m
Nico Rosberg $30m
Seb and Nico less than expected.
From that Lewis' next move needs to be to Ferrari.Michael Schumacher $780m
Fernando Alonso $220m
Kimi Raikkonen $180m
Eddie Irvine $180m
Lewis Hamilton $110m
Jenson Button $100m
Alan Prost $70m
Davis Coulthard $70m
Sebastian Vettel &45m
Nico Rosberg $30m
Seb and Nico less than expected.
Can expect Seb to move up in that list as well.
Muzzer79 said:
Eric Mc said:
The idea of allocating the Number "1" to the reigning world champion was only introduced in the 1980s.
Do I recall wrongly Lauda being a allocated number 1 in '76 and Hunt in '77?First one I can find where the reigning champ didn't run #1 was 1974, Stewart was champion in '73 but Peterson ran #1, Stewart having retired of course. Seems it was actually 1973 that the changes happened, a little bit of info here: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/111651
A bit earlier than I thought - but still relatively modern (to my eyes - since the World Championship began in 1950).
Interesting that they allocated 1 to Peterson in 1974. I think the modern approach would be not to allocate it if the reigning champion was not racing in the following season - as happened in 1994.
Numbers are a bit academic these days as they have little significance due to their relativelt tiny size. They just don't become as associated with drivers as they once did.
Interesting that they allocated 1 to Peterson in 1974. I think the modern approach would be not to allocate it if the reigning champion was not racing in the following season - as happened in 1994.
Numbers are a bit academic these days as they have little significance due to their relativelt tiny size. They just don't become as associated with drivers as they once did.
slipstream 1985 said:
shalon said:
He's trying to emulate the Valentino Rossi instantly recognisable 46 with his own number which will take a while to catch on as its a new thing
No he's not it's his old karting number.
3 different classes, cadet, yamaha and jica.
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