Lewis Hamilton
Discussion
C70R said:
Why in God's name should grown men form strong opinions about other grown men based on how they dress? What a strange way to live one's life...
Oh you don't need to have a strong opinion on this thread. A passing off the cuff comment, will get you labelled as having an intense hatred of all things Lewis (even if you were neutral or even positive about whatever you commented on).Anyway. The Lewis photo a few posts above is on a par with Beckham in a skirt.
swisstoni said:
Just for balance; a few ordinary lads on a night out
Neymar is 25 years old.That is bad enough but he is just young enough.
If anyone is young enough to wear that gear.
Each to their own.
Would love to try and go on a night out in Scotland with some of the gear they are wearing.
s. Red trousers? FML.Sa Calobra said:
I think they look like they care about what they wear. Should we all wear standard jeans and Ben Sherman shirts hanging out?
As a kid I used to wear red jeans, Yoji Yamamoto, Paul Smith floral shirts, pants with military red stripes down the sides etc etc.
Careful; the fashion police are out in force! As a kid I used to wear red jeans, Yoji Yamamoto, Paul Smith floral shirts, pants with military red stripes down the sides etc etc.
ELUSIVEJIM said:
Neymar is 25 years old.
That is bad enough but he is just young enough.
If anyone is young enough to wear that gear.
Each to their own.
Would love to try and go on a night out in Scotland with some of the gear they are wearing.
Heh. One of the columnists on the Herald was recounting her experience wearing a stylish new beret for the first time, in Glasgow of course. The 'Michelle of the Resistance' remarks were bad enough, but the Frank Spencer "ooh Betty" comment finally killed it for her...That is bad enough but he is just young enough.
If anyone is young enough to wear that gear.
Each to their own.
Would love to try and go on a night out in Scotland with some of the gear they are wearing.
williamp said:
What we want is lewis to be more british...more stiff upper lip, just like graham hill. You never saw him dress or do anything contraversal did you....
Is the subtle distinction that Graham was doing it as a joke and, as far as we know, Lewis is taking himself seriously?Either way getting wound up over it is silly.
I do find it odd that Lewis seems to polarise opinion so much.
For my 10c, there's only one driver on the grid who thinks he's more important than the sport itself, and it's Seb Vettel. The constant moaning and hand-waving, calling for "Charlie", ordering around his teammates, and hurrying-up the safety car all paint a picture of a man whose ego is vastly overextending itself.
In spite of that, I absolutely respect him as a fantastic driver, and his personality doesn't taint my overall view.
For my 10c, there's only one driver on the grid who thinks he's more important than the sport itself, and it's Seb Vettel. The constant moaning and hand-waving, calling for "Charlie", ordering around his teammates, and hurrying-up the safety car all paint a picture of a man whose ego is vastly overextending itself.
In spite of that, I absolutely respect him as a fantastic driver, and his personality doesn't taint my overall view.
C70R said:
I do find it odd that Lewis seems to polarise opinion so much.
For my 10c, there's only one driver on the grid who thinks he's more important than the sport itself, and it's Seb Vettel. The constant moaning and hand-waving, calling for "Charlie", ordering around his teammates, and hurrying-up the safety car all paint a picture of a man whose ego is vastly overextending itself.
In spite of that, I absolutely respect him as a fantastic driver, and his personality doesn't taint my overall view.
For my 10c, there's only one driver on the grid who thinks he's more important than the sport itself, and it's Seb Vettel. The constant moaning and hand-waving, calling for "Charlie", ordering around his teammates, and hurrying-up the safety car all paint a picture of a man whose ego is vastly overextending itself.
In spite of that, I absolutely respect him as a fantastic driver, and his personality doesn't taint my overall view.
It seems odd to pick out the hurrying up the safety car trait, it's something they'd all do, (if they're leading of course which somewhat limits the opportunity for most of them!) and Lewis has done his fair share of it too.
REALIST123 said:
C70R said:
I do find it odd that Lewis seems to polarise opinion so much.
For my 10c, there's only one driver on the grid who thinks he's more important than the sport itself, and it's Seb Vettel. The constant moaning and hand-waving, calling for "Charlie", ordering around his teammates, and hurrying-up the safety car all paint a picture of a man whose ego is vastly overextending itself.
In spite of that, I absolutely respect him as a fantastic driver, and his personality doesn't taint my overall view.
For my 10c, there's only one driver on the grid who thinks he's more important than the sport itself, and it's Seb Vettel. The constant moaning and hand-waving, calling for "Charlie", ordering around his teammates, and hurrying-up the safety car all paint a picture of a man whose ego is vastly overextending itself.
In spite of that, I absolutely respect him as a fantastic driver, and his personality doesn't taint my overall view.
It seems odd to pick out the hurrying up the safety car trait, it's something they'd all do, (if they're leading of course which somewhat limits the opportunity for most of them!) and Lewis has done his fair share of it too.
To put another spin on the conversation...
If I am a teenage sport or car lover, and I decide that I want to find out more about drivers away from the track, who should I follow on social media?
Should I look to Mark Webber or Jenson Button (my two personal favourite 'personalities' away from the track), and see them sharing various snippets of a somewhat-alien middle-class lifestyle (triathlons, expensive holidays, cycling etc.)?
Or should I look for someone who fits in better with my lifestyle and aspirations, who hangs around with the kind of people who reflect my views?
Should we accept that the current crop of F1 drivers (Hamilton aside) are not really relevant to the VAST majority of young people?
Do we want this 'type' as a supporter in F1?
If I am a teenage sport or car lover, and I decide that I want to find out more about drivers away from the track, who should I follow on social media?
Should I look to Mark Webber or Jenson Button (my two personal favourite 'personalities' away from the track), and see them sharing various snippets of a somewhat-alien middle-class lifestyle (triathlons, expensive holidays, cycling etc.)?
Or should I look for someone who fits in better with my lifestyle and aspirations, who hangs around with the kind of people who reflect my views?
Should we accept that the current crop of F1 drivers (Hamilton aside) are not really relevant to the VAST majority of young people?
Do we want this 'type' as a supporter in F1?
C70R said:
I do find it odd that Lewis seems to polarise opinion so much.
For my 10c, there's only one driver on the grid who thinks he's more important than the sport itself, and it's Seb Vettel. The constant moaning and hand-waving, calling for "Charlie", ordering around his teammates, and hurrying-up the safety car all paint a picture of a man whose ego is vastly overextending itself.
In spite of that, I absolutely respect him as a fantastic driver, and his personality doesn't taint my overall view.
I agree; Vettel is a special kind of 'spoilt' with regard F1. But he gets a pass for some reason. Never the less; great driver.For my 10c, there's only one driver on the grid who thinks he's more important than the sport itself, and it's Seb Vettel. The constant moaning and hand-waving, calling for "Charlie", ordering around his teammates, and hurrying-up the safety car all paint a picture of a man whose ego is vastly overextending itself.
In spite of that, I absolutely respect him as a fantastic driver, and his personality doesn't taint my overall view.
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