Lewis Hamilton
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Deesee said:
My first reaction was "OOF" 
then i thought " that's just waisted torque coming out the tail pipes"
not sure when it happend but i got old
I think it's telling that this thread is running out of steam, even those that can't stand Hamilton are really struggling to find anything to bash him with now.
- Clearly exceptionally talented: check
- Almost entirely devoid of errors: check
- Work life balance that was controversial but clearly works perfectly for him: check
I found it interesting that the one tip that Hamilton gave Billy monger was to physically write notes after each session, balance, settings etc, get it all down in writing. He's done that since being a kid apparently.
- Clearly exceptionally talented: check
- Almost entirely devoid of errors: check
- Work life balance that was controversial but clearly works perfectly for him: check
I found it interesting that the one tip that Hamilton gave Billy monger was to physically write notes after each session, balance, settings etc, get it all down in writing. He's done that since being a kid apparently.
ukaskew said:
I think it's telling that this thread is running out of steam, even those that can't stand Hamilton are really struggling to find anything to bash him with now.
- Clearly exceptionally talented: check
- Almost entirely devoid of errors: check
- Work life balance that was controversial but clearly works perfectly for him: check
I found it interesting that the one tip that Hamilton gave Billy monger was to physically write notes after each session, balance, settings etc, get it all down in writing. He's done that since being a kid apparently.
Yup. They came with their claws out in the FIRST year Lewis made his appearance in F1, and have now slowly dispursed, one after the other. - Clearly exceptionally talented: check
- Almost entirely devoid of errors: check
- Work life balance that was controversial but clearly works perfectly for him: check
I found it interesting that the one tip that Hamilton gave Billy monger was to physically write notes after each session, balance, settings etc, get it all down in writing. He's done that since being a kid apparently.
It really was shocking and bizarre at the same time at the behaviour of motorsport fans (especially British) all those years ago during his debut season, which just continued season after season.
I do think Lewis has actually done quite well to stick to just the dumb s
t he's done, I can imagine most in the spotlight he's been under as an adult will have behaved FAR worse. Lannister902 said:
I do think Lewis has actually done quite well to stick to just the dumb st he's done, I can imagine most in the spotlight he's been under as an adult will have behaved FAR worse.
Example from pop involving F1 but not a current driver - Martin Brundle interviewing Ozzie Osbourne. Brundle noted something to the effect that he'd try to think of a question to which Ozzie's comment was the answer. Not sure anyone knew what Ozzie was saying especially Ozzie. Legend or leg end, ymmv..t he's done, I can imagine most in the spotlight he's been under as an adult will have behaved FAR worse. Lannister902 said:
Yup. They came with their claws out in the FIRST year Lewis made his appearance in F1, and have now slowly dispursed, one after the other.
When he first arrive he was arrogant, and seemed too involved in his fame and lifestyle. Now he has matured as a person his is nowhere near as arrogant, and his success and fame make the lifestyle he leads far more acceptable. He's actually worked for it now, put in the hours and earned his success. That's not to say he hadn't put the work in in lower categories, but so has every other driver on the grid.
Lannister902 said:
It really was shocking and bizarre at the same time at the behaviour of motorsport fans (especially British) all those years ago during his debut season, which just continued season after season.
I think a lot of the time people mistake attacks on Hamiltons fans for attacks on Hamilton himself. Way too many of them have no idea of the history of the sport or what other drivers have done to get where they are.There are d
heads on both sides of the fence for sure.I have never been a massive Hamilton fan, but to say he is anything other than one of the best drivers F1 has seen is to ignore the facts or be blinkered and blindfolded.
I also think that he has matured, he makes an effort to thank the team (he seemed to me to be one of the first to do this publicly - they now all do it). Would I want him as a dinner guest? No, I'd rather have Button or Brundle.
I also think that he has matured, he makes an effort to thank the team (he seemed to me to be one of the first to do this publicly - they now all do it). Would I want him as a dinner guest? No, I'd rather have Button or Brundle.
p1stonhead said:
I read today that Lewis has won 7.5% of all Grand Prix's ever. Put like that sounds insane.
and he's won something like 1/3 of all races he competed in, which is equally insane.A better record than Schumacher, although ironically that record is tainted by his 3 season Mercedes comeback.
LeoSayer said:
p1stonhead said:
I read today that Lewis has won 7.5% of all Grand Prix's ever. Put like that sounds insane.
and he's won something like 1/3 of all races he competed in, which is equally insane.A better record than Schumacher, although ironically that record is tainted by his 3 season Mercedes comeback.
ukaskew said:
- Clearly exceptionally talented: check
- Almost entirely devoid of errors: check
- Work life balance that was controversial but clearly works perfectly for him: check
- Best team management in Mercedes: check
- Most dominant hybrid era car: check
- Schooled by Ron Dennis and Mercedes: check
there's probably a few more...- Almost entirely devoid of errors: check
- Work life balance that was controversial but clearly works perfectly for him: check
- Best team management in Mercedes: check
- Most dominant hybrid era car: check
- Schooled by Ron Dennis and Mercedes: check
Deesee said:
Crazy that Hamilton isnt in the top 10 youngest to start a race any more even.36% pole position, 59% podium finishes and 4 wins in his rookie season also is just mental!
Edited by p1stonhead on Wednesday 17th April 15:27
p1stonhead said:
Deesee said:
Crazy that Hamilton isnt in the top 10 youngest to start a race any more even.Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff