Lewis Hamilton
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Sa Calobra said:
sparta6 said:
Interesting. I see it another way.
NR and LH slugged it out properly, and both got under each other's skin.
Once NR had achieved his objective of winning a WDC, he moved onto looking after his family and staying in one piece.
Agree that LH has been performing at his best in 2018. A calm and passive Bottas has possibly helped.
Rosberg spoke about it. He wasn't comfortable and was glad he was out. NR and LH slugged it out properly, and both got under each other's skin.
Once NR had achieved his objective of winning a WDC, he moved onto looking after his family and staying in one piece.
Agree that LH has been performing at his best in 2018. A calm and passive Bottas has possibly helped.
No wonder he knocked it on the head.
Nico was fast but to beat another good driver in the same car, he had to be able to race wheel to wheel and win.
Lewis mostly seemed to have the edge when it was a 50:50.
He was lucky to win in 2016 after Lewis had several mechanical issues but probably deserved 1 WDC out of the 5 Mercedes had available.
I can understand why he didn’t want to carry on.
Lewis mostly seemed to have the edge when it was a 50:50.
He was lucky to win in 2016 after Lewis had several mechanical issues but probably deserved 1 WDC out of the 5 Mercedes had available.
I can understand why he didn’t want to carry on.
paulguitar said:
Imagine how demoralizing it would be to be as committed as Nico had to be, in the gym and sim all the time, having sessions with sports psychologists, only for Lewis to waltz in from some fashion event or party and be as fast or faster.
The idea that Hamilton gallivants from holiday to holiday and flies in for FP1 on a race weekend is a popular myth, all of Hamilton's team mates comment on how hard he works. Indeed. The Beyond the Grid interview was fascinating in that he openly admitted that he's probably not 100% fit (in terms of tiredness) because of the lifestyle he chooses, but the mental gains more than make up for it. His discipline must be incredible as he appears to manage a lot of that on his own including his own fitness.
I found that to be a wonderfully honest and refreshing, I imagine more of a shock to places like the US where the work ethic is very much about being seen to be there.
I found that to be a wonderfully honest and refreshing, I imagine more of a shock to places like the US where the work ethic is very much about being seen to be there.
Seems to me that Hamilton has finally found (and been given the freedom to find) the sort of approach that works for him.
This is very bad news for his competitors because, as Rosberg knew, if he can be made to feel uncomfortable his performance suffers.
This is testament to Wolff and Lauda's enlightened management of genius.
This is very bad news for his competitors because, as Rosberg knew, if he can be made to feel uncomfortable his performance suffers.
This is testament to Wolff and Lauda's enlightened management of genius.
Hamilton spent some time riding motorcycles at a private trackday with the Pata Yamaha WSBK team at Jerez this past weekend. MotorcycleNews posted this story, and it was amusing to see people come out and call Hamilton (and Marc Marquez) a w
ker 
I think its a testament to how much Hamilton loves speed in all its forms, that a week after Abu Dhabi, Hamilton was in the Spanish heat in hot leathers, sweating, riding a motorbike around a circuit.
I've seen footage of him riding at Chuckawalla, in California a few months ago and seems like he's improved leaps and bounds since then, and body english-wise, looks almost as good as Alex Lowes
ker I think its a testament to how much Hamilton loves speed in all its forms, that a week after Abu Dhabi, Hamilton was in the Spanish heat in hot leathers, sweating, riding a motorbike around a circuit. I've seen footage of him riding at Chuckawalla, in California a few months ago and seems like he's improved leaps and bounds since then, and body english-wise, looks almost as good as Alex Lowes
Edited by BlackPrince on Thursday 6th December 01:33
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrari-would-have-w...
Ferrari would have won this year’s World title if Lewis Hamilton had been in the car; according to former president Luca di Montezemolo.
“This year Hamilton made the difference in his best season since his debut,” he told Italy’s RAI radio.
Ferrari would have won this year’s World title if Lewis Hamilton had been in the car; according to former president Luca di Montezemolo.
“This year Hamilton made the difference in his best season since his debut,” he told Italy’s RAI radio.
LDN said:
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrari-would-have-w...
Ferrari would have won this year’s World title if Lewis Hamilton had been in the car; according to former president Luca di Montezemolo.
“This year Hamilton made the difference in his best season since his debut,” he told Italy’s RAI radio.
Nice, that'll make Vettel feel a whole lot better Ferrari would have won this year’s World title if Lewis Hamilton had been in the car; according to former president Luca di Montezemolo.
“This year Hamilton made the difference in his best season since his debut,” he told Italy’s RAI radio.
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DELETED: Comment made by a member who's account has been deleted.But Vettel’s wobbles (plural) were where the championship was lost.
Luca is right.
cb1965 said:
LDN said:
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrari-would-have-w...
Ferrari would have won this year’s World title if Lewis Hamilton had been in the car; according to former president Luca di Montezemolo.
“This year Hamilton made the difference in his best season since his debut,” he told Italy’s RAI radio.
Nice, that'll make
Vettel feel a whole lot better Ferrari would have won this year’s World title if Lewis Hamilton had been in the car; according to former president Luca di Montezemolo.
“This year Hamilton made the difference in his best season since his debut,” he told Italy’s RAI radio.
BlackPrince said:
Hamilton spent some time riding motorcycles at a private trackday with the Pata Yamaha WSBK team at Jerez this past weekend. MotorcycleNews posted this story, and it was amusing to see people come out and call Hamilton (and Marc Marquez) a wker I think its a testament to how much Hamilton loves speed in all its forms, that a week after Abu Dhabi, Hamilton was in the Spanish heat in hot leathers, sweating, riding a motorbike around a circuit.
I've seen footage of him riding at Chuckawalla, in California a few months ago and seems like he's improved leaps and bounds since then, and body english-wise, looks almost as good as Alex Lowes
I like that he does genuinely seem to love speed and extreme sports. ker I think its a testament to how much Hamilton loves speed in all its forms, that a week after Abu Dhabi, Hamilton was in the Spanish heat in hot leathers, sweating, riding a motorbike around a circuit. I've seen footage of him riding at Chuckawalla, in California a few months ago and seems like he's improved leaps and bounds since then, and body english-wise, looks almost as good as Alex Lowes
Edited by BlackPrince on Thursday 6th December 01:33
His car collection from what I understand is quite something a lot of it bought as well. As opposed to gifted from sponsors etc.
I follow him on facebook I think he is sponsored by Can-Am as he always seems to be driving there buggies and stuff round the desert in the US. Nice to know he is a proper petrolhead living the dream!
ntiz said:
Nice to know he is a proper petrolhead living the dream!
No doubt about it IMO, just find the video on YouTube of him having a go in the old Malborough McLaren MP4/6 or similar. He was like a kid in a sweet shop. A friend of mine who isn't into F1 has suggested that both of us, by Christmas, compile lists of our five best F1 drivers and our five favourite F1 drivers. There has been a lot of talk about where Hamilton sits in the pantheon of all time greats since he wrapped up his fifth. A lot of people tend to mark down modern era drivers as they don't have to deal with deathtrap cars with manual gearboxes and unassisted everything which were hard to drive. Hamilton is one of those who I reckon would've excelled in any period.
ntiz said:
I like that he does genuinely seem to love speed and extreme sports.
His car collection from what I understand is quite something a lot of it bought as well. As opposed to gifted from sponsors etc.
I follow him on facebook I think he is sponsored by Can-Am as he always seems to be driving there buggies and stuff round the desert in the US. Nice to know he is a proper petrolhead living the dream!
Yes all the other drivers just seem to have stuff from the manufacturer they are racing for, like Alonso with 650S etc., but Hamilton is as far as I know, the only non-Ferrari driver that has a Ferrari (LaF of course). And his manual Zonda 760 is the stuff of Legend. I'm not sure what cars I'd get if I won EuroMillions but I would definitely get one of those. His car collection from what I understand is quite something a lot of it bought as well. As opposed to gifted from sponsors etc.
I follow him on facebook I think he is sponsored by Can-Am as he always seems to be driving there buggies and stuff round the desert in the US. Nice to know he is a proper petrolhead living the dream!
I think he mentioned he even got his boating license and diving license as well
HustleRussell said:
No doubt about it IMO, just find the video on YouTube of him having a go in the old Malborough McLaren MP4/6 or similar. He was like a kid in a sweet shop.
A friend of mine who isn't into F1 has suggested that both of us, by Christmas, compile lists of our five best F1 drivers and our five favourite F1 drivers. There has been a lot of talk about where Hamilton sits in the pantheon of all time greats since he wrapped up his fifth. A lot of people tend to mark down modern era drivers as they don't have to deal with deathtrap cars with manual gearboxes and unassisted everything which were hard to drive. Hamilton is one of those who I reckon would've excelled in any period.
IIRC, that was from that beautiful piece in Top Gear about Senna (promoting the Senna biodoc). And yes I agree that Hamilton would have excelled in the lethal 50s and 60s whereas someone like Rosberg (as good of a driver as he is) may not have A friend of mine who isn't into F1 has suggested that both of us, by Christmas, compile lists of our five best F1 drivers and our five favourite F1 drivers. There has been a lot of talk about where Hamilton sits in the pantheon of all time greats since he wrapped up his fifth. A lot of people tend to mark down modern era drivers as they don't have to deal with deathtrap cars with manual gearboxes and unassisted everything which were hard to drive. Hamilton is one of those who I reckon would've excelled in any period.
dr_gn said:
“I wouldn’t be up here without this incredible team, I’m just really a in the chain,” Hamilton said.
Interesting.
ETA my god it’s actually been censored.
Shirley that should be "link" in the chain? Mixed metaphors, "ch-ink in his armour" and "link in the chain" innit. in the chain,” Hamilton said.Interesting.
ETA my god it’s actually been censored.
Edited by dr_gn on Sunday 9th December 13:38
Grrrrr.
Rumblestripe said:
dr_gn said:
“I wouldn’t be up here without this incredible team, I’m just really a in the chain,” Hamilton said.
Interesting.
ETA my god it’s actually been censored.
Shirley that should be "link" in the chain? Mixed metaphors, "ch-ink in his armour" and "link in the chain" innit. in the chain,” Hamilton said.Interesting.
ETA my god it’s actually been censored.
Edited by dr_gn on Sunday 9th December 13:38
Grrrrr.
Apparently it’s a thing.
But not a good thing.
dr_gn said:
Rumblestripe said:
dr_gn said:
“I wouldn’t be up here without this incredible team, I’m just really a in the chain,” Hamilton said.
Interesting.
ETA my god it’s actually been censored.
Shirley that should be "link" in the chain? Mixed metaphors, "ch-ink iin his armour" and "link in the chain" innit. in the chain,” Hamilton said.Interesting.
ETA my god it’s actually been censored.
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 9th December 13:38
Grrrrr.
Apparently it’s a thing.
But not a good thing.
IN THE CHAIN”when a friend or family member constantly f
ks things up for you no matter what they do. Used to describe someone who ruins the natural patterns that happen in life.”
Is that how he sees himself? Very strange.........
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