Lewis Hamilton
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HighwayStar said:
Oh dear... it was a joke, a very poor one granted. "That's what Ali G says" kinda gives it away.
To be accurate
"The McLaren driver later apologised to the stewards for what he described as "a bit of a joke, which wasn't funny at the time". He said his emotions had been running high after another frustrating afternoon in which he had to suffer two drive-through penalties before finishing sixth while Sebastian Vettel moved closer to his second world title with another victory."
Context...
As Eddie Murphy might say, can't a black man make a joke?
Good, so we are agreed he said it. To be accurate
"The McLaren driver later apologised to the stewards for what he described as "a bit of a joke, which wasn't funny at the time". He said his emotions had been running high after another frustrating afternoon in which he had to suffer two drive-through penalties before finishing sixth while Sebastian Vettel moved closer to his second world title with another victory."
Context...
As Eddie Murphy might say, can't a black man make a joke?
As I said, I think he's much more comfortable with himself these days. That was an angry year for him and one of his most flawed on track.
I have no issue with Lewis, I think he is a genius driver.
Vocal Minority said:
Hairy Ben - I seem to remember dimly that you are a kiwi?
Jelly is antipdeon vernacular I believe?
Moaning about why he hasn't typed envy instead of jelly or jealous, and then using the 'this actively pisses me off' emoticon is equally PH
Jelly is antipdeon vernacular I believe?
Moaning about why he hasn't typed envy instead of jelly or jealous, and then using the 'this actively pisses me off' emoticon is equally PH
A thoroughly British vintage of bog Irish, sicilian peasant and other stuff besides I'll have you know. Although mrs. Hairys aussie so theres no shortage of down under culture...
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Jelly for all those needing their eyes dried is simply jealous with the bite removed, to indicate these thing dont *actually* bother me lest some petty minded twit try to make an issue of it. That worked well huh. Now isnt there a new shirtless picture of hamilton your repressed emotions should be compelling you to express your disgust and disaproval over?
Hamilton on Indy Car drivers
http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/lewis-hamilton-doesn...
After watching the whole race for the first time I have more respect for any driver deciding to race at Indy.
http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/lewis-hamilton-doesn...
After watching the whole race for the first time I have more respect for any driver deciding to race at Indy.
ZX10R NIN said:
Do you think Lewis would go there & clean up? The devil is in the detail Sato has spent a long time out there learning how to get the best from his car (he'd been doing well on the street circuits) on the Ovals.
I think anyone of Alonso or Hamilton's calibre could do well out there. Mansell won it at his first attempt (the championship not Indy) and was surprisingly good on the ovals.I would like to see Lewis and Alonso do it for a couple of seasons together.... it would certainly get the rest of the world watching!
He won the Cart series a very different thing to what they drive now as well as the depth of drivers they now have, in F1 Sato was quick in the equipment he had but he's not come close to winning a championship in Indycars.
Now I'm not saying Sato is as good as Lewis/Fernando but I don't think they'd win a championship in their rookie season
Now I'm not saying Sato is as good as Lewis/Fernando but I don't think they'd win a championship in their rookie season
ZX10R NIN said:
He won the Cart series a very different thing to what they drive now as well as the depth of drivers they now have, in F1 Sato was quick in the equipment he had but he's not come close to winning a championship in Indycars.
Now I'm not saying Sato is as good as Lewis/Fernando but I don't think they'd win a championship in their rookie season
Yes, but bear in mind Lewis almost won the F1 WDC in his rookie year and I am sure Alonso might have done likewise had he had the equipment. These are two of the best there have ever been. I wouldn't bet against one of them taking the championship at their first attempt if things fell into place.Now I'm not saying Sato is as good as Lewis/Fernando but I don't think they'd win a championship in their rookie season
cb1965 said:
Yes, but bear in mind Lewis almost won the F1 WDC in his rookie year and I am sure Alonso might have done likewise had he had the equipment. These are two of the best there have ever been. I wouldn't bet against one of them taking the championship at their first attempt if things fell into place.
I'd say there are a few F1 drivers who could take the title over there in year one - Hamilton, Vettel, Alonso, Ricciardo. I'd even put a few quid on Kimi. If Button gave it a punt, I'd back him, too - I reckon his smoothness could be a big factor on the ovals.Crafty_ said:
To be fair when 30 odd of them can't beat Sato and Chilton was close to winning, he might have a point...
LOL.Honestly???
You really think Sato and Chilton were not good drivers?
Anyone who thinks the Indy 500 is easy should do an Alonso and give it a go.
Not many in F1 would put their legacy on the line and give it a go.
Vaud said:
Now Lewis to Indy for a year I would like to see.
It does seem that the older racers can remain competitive (?) so he has 10 years to consider it?
The reason the older drivers can still race is due to the less G Forces.It does seem that the older racers can remain competitive (?) so he has 10 years to consider it?
But travelling at 230 mph however fit you are takes huge bouncy balls.
Totally different to F1.
sparta6 said:
Vaud said:
Now Lewis to Indy for a year I would like to see.
It does seem that the older racers can remain competitive (?) so he has 10 years to consider it?
Lewis will only do Indy if he's in the best car. No value in breaking his tried and tested strategy in F1It does seem that the older racers can remain competitive (?) so he has 10 years to consider it?
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