Hamilton gets his penalty from Melbourne
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If it had been Mark Webber rather than Lewis, would he even have been charged - I think not.
The cost of the case must hugely outweigh the fine - a completely silly piece of policing and public prosecuting. No-one was hurt, no damage was done - some miserable kill-joy has applied the law to "get one over on the Pom" - hope they are proud of themselves.
The cost of the case must hugely outweigh the fine - a completely silly piece of policing and public prosecuting. No-one was hurt, no damage was done - some miserable kill-joy has applied the law to "get one over on the Pom" - hope they are proud of themselves.
Porky said:
If it had been Mark Webber rather than Lewis, would he even have been charged - I think not.
The cost of the case must hugely outweigh the fine - a completely silly piece of policing and public prosecuting. No-one was hurt, no damage was done - some miserable kill-joy has applied the law to "get one over on the Pom" - hope they are proud of themselves.
I doubt his nationality had anything to do with it. Remember the over zealous nature of the Police during the Rally of Wales in 2002/03? Stupid policing - yes. Xenophobia - no.The cost of the case must hugely outweigh the fine - a completely silly piece of policing and public prosecuting. No-one was hurt, no damage was done - some miserable kill-joy has applied the law to "get one over on the Pom" - hope they are proud of themselves.
hornetrider said:
andygo said:
The fine was a bit more than the £280 or so. The Merc they impounded (allegedly worth £50k) was sold at a charity auction. What a great advert for Australia. Makes this country look good!
Really? I'm going to need a link I'm afraid. Was it a massive PR stunt?Evangelion said:
No sympathy, it was a stupid thing to do on a public road and he obviously thought he would get away with it because of who he is.
Isn't it a bit akin to David Beckham playing a bit of football on a pavement - not a great idea but if anyone could control a ball and ensure it wouldn't hit a passing car it would be him. Similarly, if anyone could control a car whilst pleasing a crowd with a bit of wheelspin it would be Lewis (or any other F1 driver). It can be argued he shouldn't have done it, but it probably pleased many people around and did no harm.It's the notion that a bit of wheelspin is automatically a danger that irks me more than anything about this. The mentality behind this is that if you chirp your tyres in front of the Police, you're more likely to drive like a loon when the Police aren't there, so we'd better do you for what we can see. It's such nonsense.
I disagree with the earlier posters point regarding the cost of the case vs the fine though; as a vehicle for making a point, setting an example, dissuading this behaviour in the population etc this case has probably been a massive success for the Police.
They're still w
kers though.
I disagree with the earlier posters point regarding the cost of the case vs the fine though; as a vehicle for making a point, setting an example, dissuading this behaviour in the population etc this case has probably been a massive success for the Police.
They're still w
kers though.What made me chuckle was the state governer suggesting that Hammy should make some anti hooning statewments to the local population.
Personally, If I was Hammy I'd e tempted to say what a crock of poo it all is over there. And refuse to drive anything but his F1 car whilst there just to be safe from 'attention'. But as he drives for McLaren, he can't do that,
Does my head in all this nonsense. Its like driving with a moby. Forget all the stats etc, what it really does to most people is reduce their driving ability to that of an old person, who, by and large seem immune from prosecution as they are 'old',
Personally, If I was Hammy I'd e tempted to say what a crock of poo it all is over there. And refuse to drive anything but his F1 car whilst there just to be safe from 'attention'. But as he drives for McLaren, he can't do that,
Does my head in all this nonsense. Its like driving with a moby. Forget all the stats etc, what it really does to most people is reduce their driving ability to that of an old person, who, by and large seem immune from prosecution as they are 'old',
VladD said:
Evangelion said:
No sympathy, it was a stupid thing to do on a public road and he obviously thought he would get away with it because of who he is.
I'd suggest you never go to Le Mans.
true.What a treat it must have been for the F1 fans about to leave the track. To see Lewis leave in his Merc wheel spinning for the crowds. I bet every one was cheering him on, what personality. Just what F1 needs. Can you imagine some moaning sissy complaining at the time, the crowds may have well shouted STFU!!
Last month at the Goodwood FOS the crowds were waiting for him to preform and cheering lewis. Every one knew he was going to show boat with doughnuts, he did not let us down.
andygo said:
He probably thought that no one would be bothered more like and was just showing off for a bit to the fans...
Imagine the Aussie plod seeing Gronholm driving his 3 wheel rally car on a public road..
They would have had wombats!
Well our Boys in Blue didn't exactly help him, did they ?Imagine the Aussie plod seeing Gronholm driving his 3 wheel rally car on a public road..
They would have had wombats!
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