Lewis Hamilton
Discussion
paulguitar said:
PanicBuyingBogRoll said:
Anyone seen Sparta since qualifying? 
PanicBuyingBogRoll said:
vdn said:
OzzyR1 said:
A few years ago, I followed and supported Lewis, was pleased when he won.
In the last couple of years, not so much. The racing driver he was seems to be overtaken by his desire to also be a celebrity mouthpiece, someone we should take notice of just because he is famous.
I equate it to JK Rowling - unknown until she wrote a series of very successful books. Fair play to her, but now she is asked for her views on everything; gender issues, racism, sexuality, politics, global warming etc.as if she has a vast and all encompassing knowledge.
She is still the same person she was before she wrote the Potter books - are we expected to take her word on any subject as gospel now just because she is famous?
If Lewis wasn't as successful as he is, and was coming in at the bottom of the F1 grid, would he still be the same person. I'd say probably not, as he wouldn't have the fame that his success has afforded.
I try to like him, and then i read stuff like this:
https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/07/lewis-hamilton-reve...
If LH wants to live a lifestyle - fair play & crack on. Forcing that on your pets, particularly if they are naturally carnivorous is poor form.
I would happily place a bet, if I turned up with a nut roast in one hand and a steak in the other, I know which one the "vegan" Roscoe would go for.
Lewis won't shed any tears, but I can't bring myself to cheer him on anymore.
In the last couple of years, not so much. The racing driver he was seems to be overtaken by his desire to also be a celebrity mouthpiece, someone we should take notice of just because he is famous.
I equate it to JK Rowling - unknown until she wrote a series of very successful books. Fair play to her, but now she is asked for her views on everything; gender issues, racism, sexuality, politics, global warming etc.as if she has a vast and all encompassing knowledge.
She is still the same person she was before she wrote the Potter books - are we expected to take her word on any subject as gospel now just because she is famous?
If Lewis wasn't as successful as he is, and was coming in at the bottom of the F1 grid, would he still be the same person. I'd say probably not, as he wouldn't have the fame that his success has afforded.
I try to like him, and then i read stuff like this:
https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/07/lewis-hamilton-reve...
If LH wants to live a lifestyle - fair play & crack on. Forcing that on your pets, particularly if they are naturally carnivorous is poor form.
I would happily place a bet, if I turned up with a nut roast in one hand and a steak in the other, I know which one the "vegan" Roscoe would go for.
Lewis won't shed any tears, but I can't bring myself to cheer him on anymore.
triggered much?Do you think he cried whan ripping all the Lewis posters off his bedroom wall?
p1stonhead said:
How on Earth did he win a race in those dark McLaren days after his championship?!
Mental.
The 2009 Mclaren started the year as a dog, but they managed to drastically improve it, and Lewis was able to win with it twice.Mental.
Truly incredible to have won every year since 2007.
paulguitar said:
The 2009 Mclaren started the year as a dog, but they managed to drastically improve it, and Lewis was able to win with it twice.
Truly incredible to have won every year since 2007.
Every year he has driven in F1, should really have another two championships on pace too.Truly incredible to have won every year since 2007.
KevinCamaroSS said:
Would I be correct in thinking he also scored a pole in all those 14 seasons as well?
Yup, quite a staggering result.Was just looking at another stat. Michael Schumacher had 91 wins from 255 starts (up to his retirement in 2006). Lewis has 85 wins and is on 252 race starts. Meaning even if he wins the next 6 in a row, he still goes over Schumacher's record of 255 starts by 3 races.
I honestly thought that that record would have been crushed this year but it looks like that won't happen.
p1stonhead said:
M5-911 said:
How on Earth did he win a race in those dark McLaren days after his championship?!Mental.
Schermerhorn said:
KevinCamaroSS said:
Would I be correct in thinking he also scored a pole in all those 14 seasons as well?
Yup, quite a staggering result.Was just looking at another stat. Michael Schumacher had 91 wins from 255 starts (up to his retirement in 2006). Lewis has 85 wins and is on 252 race starts. Meaning even if he wins the next 6 in a row, he still goes over Schumacher's record of 255 starts by 3 races.
I honestly thought that that record would have been crushed this year but it looks like that won't happen.
Schumacher had a compliant team mate.
How many wins have Bottas and Niko taken off Lewis ?
Niko 23 wins
Bottas 8 Wins
Edited by Exige77 on Monday 13th July 12:43
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