FabSwingers.com forum: Lewis Hamilton

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation."

Absolute legend

But got to give a shout out to Lando too

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation.

Absolute legend

But got to give a shout out to Lando too

Poor Lando

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?"

Yup, comes across as a toss piece.

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By *ollybirdWoman
over a year ago

east Cork

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?"

This!

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

Bloody ace race. Gutted for Norris but it was inevitable in the last few laps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation.

Absolute legend

But got to give a shout out to Lando too

Poor Lando

I know right, thought he could do it, and I was willing in his first win, but that bloody wet stuff

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?"

GR is just as arrogant, in fact a complete bellend, just not a clothes horse, as you put it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bloody ace race. Gutted for Norris but it was inevitable in the last few laps. "

It was and sadly the wet stuff took toll

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

"Bloody ace race. Gutted for Norris but it was inevitable in the last few laps.

It was and sadly the wet stuff took toll

Great racing though

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By *asilyled1Man
over a year ago

ogmore valley

I’m not a big fan of Hamilton but the one thing he is is an absolute amazing driver.yes the car is quick but he drives it nearly perfectly every time. He’s no kimi tho!

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?"

I agree! His arrogance is deplorable …. On far too higher pedestal for his own good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Bloody ace race. Gutted for Norris but it was inevitable in the last few laps.

It was and sadly the wet stuff took toll

Great racing though

Phenomenal x this season has been the best in a few years imo

drive to survive should be interesting xx

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By *topthepressMan
over a year ago

MANCHESTER

Hamilton great driver yes but also a hypocrite talks of environmental issues but is sponsored by pretonas and fly's by private jet he talks on race issues but is an MBE and been Knighted

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By *acksparrow99Man
over a year ago

London

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation."

Fantastic driver. Not the brightest spark away from the steering wheel. Trying to cancel trademark owned by a watch company founded in 1892 because they are called Hamilton is one of the things that make him look a little less grand. Alleged tax dodging is another that comes to mind.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A great achievement but done in an era of 20+ races a season compared to around 10 in 50s/60s.

I don’t find him arrogant, he’s the best driver in F1 and knows it. Just like Ronaldo in football.

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By *arleyfatboy2019Couple
over a year ago

Devon

If he was a lollipop he’d lick himself

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By *zlakMan
over a year ago

Norwich

Gutted for Lando today but like him o hate him Lewis is one of the best F1 drivers ever.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?

I agree! His arrogance is deplorable …. On far too higher pedestal for his own good"

It's like he changed personality completely from when he first started out, I used to be proud to support him, now I am embarrassed by some of his behaviours.

For me Jenson was the exact opposite, I couldnt stand him for the first 5 years.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Lennox Lewis is one of the Goats in my opinion.

Just like Usyk.

Lewis Hamilton has polarised himself of late only because he used his platform. I prefer the older driver who flew by the seat of their pants. But there is no denying he has pulled off something special with his achievement.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation."

Why don't you think he gets the recognition he deserves? What does he deserve?

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By *eaAndBiscuit1989Man
over a year ago

Burnley

His personality was quite down to earth at McLaren, in recent years he has become quite the knob.

Respect that he is the best driver of his time and he has achieved a feat that no one else ever has.

Would I say he is the best of all time.....no. Comparing drivers of different eras is hard as they hace different technologies etc.

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By *Mr MercuryMan
over a year ago

Wirral

People forget how much of an arsehole the likes of Senna, Schumacher, Prost etc all were back in the day.

It's a championship, about racing drivers pushing their cars to the absolute limit. Who gives a fuck if out the car, the drivers a bit of an arse? If that's the sort of thing you're interested in, go watch The Kardashians!

When Lewis finally retires, people will look back and think wow, we were lucky to see someone as gifted as him compete so dominantly. And to do it flying out National Flag. Truly a time for British people to be so proud.

At the time, Schumacher was loathed. But now he's seen as a god. The same will happen here

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

Such a shame Lando didn't win

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?

Yup, comes across as a toss piece.

I have met him three times through his promo duties and can confirm the accuracy of your statements. I am not a fan of the sport but I had colleagues who are and that saying about meeting your heroes was never more true. The first year I thought Lewis was unlucky not to receive a BJ and rimming from very straight grown men. The next year he clearly had the hump. The third year diagnosed with needing his head to be extracted from his arse by several medically unqualified F1 fans.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best drive of the day was max verstappen from last to second.

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By *alentedOneMan
over a year ago

Birmingham/London

95% of millionaires are arrogant arseholes. And given the racism and all the other things he's endured being the only black man in F1 I'm surprised he's not more of a c**t.

Let the facts speak for themselves and do it like they do the NFL records...

Lewis Hamilton best ever in the "Modern" F1 era

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton

I'm still gonna nick his Mercedes when I come down to see you

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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Not an F1 fan but understand that in some areas of life, sport being one, a big ego and self confidence is needed to win consistently. Doesn’t mean I like them as people but hey.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation.

Why don't you think he gets the recognition he deserves? What does he deserve?"

Read the replies to the thread. The public recognition as quite possibly the greatest F1 driver in F1 history. Definitely British history.

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By *etsplay7Man
over a year ago

wirral

Fantastic driver but also a bit of a cock

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

"Fantastic driver but also a bit of a cock "

Perfect description

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Fantastic driver but also a bit of a cock "

What you meant was very quietly " fantastic driver"

Then "BUT HE'S A FUCKING CUNT"

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By *imbobaMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Fantastic driver but also a bit of a cock

What you meant was very quietly " fantastic driver"

Then "BUT HE'S A FUCKING CUNT""

As per my comment. He needs the boosted ego to do what he does. Like all the cunty footballer players etc. Goes with the job description.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?"

He WOULD get much more respect from the British people if his skin was a paler colour...

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By *eeBee67Man
over a year ago

Masked and Distant

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?

He WOULD get much more respect from the British people if his skin was a paler colour..."

Nothing to do with his skin colour for me. It's his attitude that prevents me from liking him now. I still respect his skill as a driver.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like him.

I also like that he makes certain people uncomfortable with some of the things he says.

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By *AYENCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Lewis Hamilton = absolute legend.

He's always quick to thank his team and those that have turned out to watch the race.

He's maintains his composure and dignity whilst those that watch and judge him from a distance, lose theirs.

As a republican I hate our national anthem, but it's always a joy to hear it with Lewis standing in front of the British flag.

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By *r.MorningstarMan
over a year ago

Melton Mowbray

I'm not a Hamilton fan at all he's a huge hypocrit in my eyes and will only do what he thinks makes him look good.

However I cannot deny that he is currently one of the best drivers in the world, I'll be interested to see just how well Russel does against him next year, I think he will have a rival there!

Poor lando though! He deserved that race, one bad call and it was all over for his first ever F1 win

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?

He WOULD get much more respect from the British people if his skin was a paler colour..."

I don't think its the skin colour, maybe for some. Its just most British people don't like someone who doesn't tug their forelocks.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?

He WOULD get much more respect from the British people if his skin was a paler colour...

I don't think its the skin colour, maybe for some. Its just most British people don't like someone who doesn't tug their forelocks. "

I think there's some truth in that. We're not big on confident people.

I like him.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?

He WOULD get much more respect from the British people if his skin was a paler colour...

Nothing to do with his skin colour for me. It's his attitude that prevents me from liking him now. I still respect his skill as a driver."

I've never seen the attitude that people go on about, I think he very much wears his heart on his sleeve and says exactly what he feels. He is always the first to thank/praise his team, and to take the blame for his own mistake.

I've always found that his rivals (Max and Vettle previously) have always been the whiney ones but it's Lewis that gets called for it.

He gets criticised for living in Monaco, but nobody criticised Coultard or Button for doing the same... or any other famous brit for their similar money saving tactics.

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation."

He is the best but would he have won 100 without the total domination of merc the answer would be no.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation.

He is the best but would he have won 100 without the total domination of merc the answer would be no. "

Then again, no grand prix winner would have won any of the races that they did if they had been in a different car that day.

It's also worth remembering that in every team there are two drivers driving identical cars, if it was all about the car then it would always be a 1-2 followed by 2 of each... but that's not how it happens.

Personally, I think that Hamilton has several equals on the grid, but he is certainly one of the best there has ever been, and indisputably the most successful of all time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not an F1 fan tbh but obviously he's a great driver.

He dated "schamazing" Nicole for 5 years though must be a bona fide twat.

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?

He WOULD get much more respect from the British people if his skin was a paler colour...

I don't think its the skin colour, maybe for some. Its just most British people don't like someone who doesn't tug their forelocks. "

I used to love him for years, but now I'm quite disappointed in him, in that time I'm pretty sure his skin colour hasn't changed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do rate him as one of the all time 5 greats, maybe even top 3 or even the best.

I do have mixed views on his character, I like that's he's professional, humble, hard working, honest, and has done a handful of things to try and help the community and support admirable causes. But that is at odds with his playboy, poser, jet setter lifestyle, music and fashion wannabe, tax evasion, religion, some questionable endorsements, etc. He seems to preach and sometimes do the right things, as long as it doesn't conflict with being a super celeb.

But he's definitely a great driver and champion. Not a bad guy per say, but I preferred the younger Lewis.

Others raise valid points that other driver have said it done questionable things on or off track too. It's not unique to him. Xx

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By *dd_soxMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

I think you have to accept that with 100 F1 wins - he is the greatest driver of all time. There is no current driver anywhere close in terms wins with a chance to emulate him. Seb has no chance to make up the difference.

If he wins an 8th title - it's game over for all future records. And probably all F1 interest.

But this might be Max's year - if only he can curb his 'get out of my way' attitude. He is skilful and fast enough to play the percentages (Imola was his if he had waited until after that chicane)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think you have to accept that with 100 F1 wins - he is the greatest driver of all time. There is no current driver anywhere close in terms wins with a chance to emulate him. Seb has no chance to make up the difference.

If he wins an 8th title - it's game over for all future records. And probably all F1 interest.

But this might be Max's year - if only he can curb his 'get out of my way' attitude. He is skilful and fast enough to play the percentages (Imola was his if he had waited until after that chicane)"

Max can threaten Lewis's records. He's only 23, already has 7 seasons of experience, and is probably the fastest current driver and has become very consistent in the past 2-3 seasons. If he has a competitive car then he has 13 years to catch Lewis up before he's the same age, and already has more than 10 wins. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Although thinking on it Norris, Charles, and Russell are also about the same age. So if any one of them or Max ends up with a dominant car then Lewis's records could get broken by anyone of them. However if Ferrari, McLaren, Merc, and RB are all competitive then it'll make the record's harder to break as they'll all be sharing wins and titles xx

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation."

Not sure that's especially true.. just because Frank does Xmas pantos and lives in the UK and appears in the sun more. Lennox has pretty much disappeared and lives in miami....and doesn't play widow twanky and doesn't do panel comedy shows. Doesn't have as may column inches in the great British media. Why would he? He's a retired great.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"He might get more respect if he didn't cone across as so arrogant, and wasn't a such as a clothes horse and designer label merchant.

I respect his talent, and enjoy it when he wins, but root more for the other Brits, especially George Russell.

Let's see what happens when Lewis has to compete against Russell. Or will he retire if he wins 8 titles?"
How in hell can you race in Formula one without a bit of pazazz!

Boring Joe hasn't done 200mph yet!!

I may have my speeds wrong as I'm no driver!

I may also have my spelling wrong about pazazz?

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"Although thinking on it Norris, Charles, and Russell are also about the same age. So if any one of them or Max ends up with a dominant car then Lewis's records could get broken by anyone of them. However if Ferrari, McLaren, Merc, and RB are all competitive then it'll make the record's harder to break as they'll all be sharing wins and titles xx"

I was about to comment on your previous errr comment. I don't think Max will be able to dominate like Lewis has. As you rightly say, Norris, Russell, Leclerc are all extremely talented racers & the 2022 rule changes should hopefully help too.

It's going to be an exciting few years i think (hope!).

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

I've never understood the fascination with motor racing, let alone the need for the spectating public to feel vicariously proud of any sports personality on behalf of the country/flag.

Not having a telly greatly assists my lack of interest.

I wouldn't know Hamilton, or the tennis girl, if I met them in the jacuzzi!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've never understood the fascination with motor racing, let alone the need for the spectating public to feel vicariously proud of any sports personality on behalf of the country/flag.

Not having a telly greatly assists my lack of interest.

I wouldn't know Hamilton, or the tennis girl, if I met them in the jacuzzi!"

I never understand peoples need,to contribute to a thread about a subject, that they don't have any interest or knowledge off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've never been much of a fan of F1 really but the documentaries on Netflix are excellent - sucked us right into it.

Also taught me that Geri Halliwell married a right twat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've never been much of a fan of F1 really but the documentaries on Netflix are excellent - sucked us right into it.

Also taught me that Geri Halliwell married a right twat."

lol xx

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I've never been much of a fan of F1 really but the documentaries on Netflix are excellent - sucked us right into it.

Also taught me that Geri Halliwell married a right twat."

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

I never understand peoples need,to contribute to a thread about a subject, that they don't have any interest or knowledge off.

Why not?

It gets a bit one-sided otherwise!

Lack of interest in subject doesn't always imply a lack of knowledge about it.

However, the more I know about Lewis Hamilton, the less I am interested in him!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I never understand peoples need,to contribute to a thread about a subject, that they don't have any interest or knowledge off.

Lack of interest in subject doesn't always imply a lack of knowledge about it.

Mostly it does.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I never understand peoples need,to contribute to a thread about a subject, that they don't have any interest or knowledge off.

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Why not?

It gets a bit one-sided otherwise!

Lack of interest in subject doesn't always imply a lack of knowledge about it.

However, the more I know about Lewis Hamilton, the less I am interested in him!"

To be fair, your comment brought nothing to the discussion in the slightest, more suggesting that people shouldn't be having the discussion in the first place...

Cal

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By *licecdTV/TS
over a year ago

Hatfield

An obnoxious turd and a lying turd at that. The lies about he was brought nip in a slum area in Stevenage is 100% lies he was brought up in a five bedroom two garages house just outside Stevenage in an area called Walkern most properties there are 1/3 million .Once he started getting noticed in go kart racing and got sponsors he shit on his father who had funded him from day one . Within the racing car world very few of the other drivers actually like him and do not socially have anything to do with him. He is a major hypocrite as he goes in about racial hatred to him so driving for a company that helped the nazis murder millions is ok wearing clothes made by Boss a German company who supplied clothes to the nazis is ok talk about two faced . Then the taking the knee crap supporting a women beating drug taking thieving serial criminal is ok then . Hamilton is not a nice person

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Fair play to him for wearing a rainbow helmet in Qatar. Using his profile to tell some uncomfortable truths about how the LGBTQ community is treated in the Middle East.

The Qatar social media world this morning is well and truly ruffled.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fair play to him for wearing a rainbow helmet in Qatar. Using his profile to tell some uncomfortable truths about how the LGBTQ community is treated in the Middle East.

The Qatar social media world this morning is well and truly ruffled. "

That wont help the rumours

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Fair play to him for wearing a rainbow helmet in Qatar. Using his profile to tell some uncomfortable truths about how the LGBTQ community is treated in the Middle East.

The Qatar social media world this morning is well and truly ruffled.

That wont help the rumours

Why should his sexuallity even be a question?

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"100 grand prix victories. What a driver.

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis.

While lesser talented ones like Bruno and Hill get the adulation."

Bruno and Hill had massive fan bases that were, perhaps, not proportional to their overal talent, that’s why.

Maybe they had personalities that were just more likeable, who knows?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fair play to him for wearing a rainbow helmet in Qatar. Using his profile to tell some uncomfortable truths about how the LGBTQ community is treated in the Middle East.

The Qatar social media world this morning is well and truly ruffled.

That wont help the rumours

Why should his sexuallity even be a question? "

Calm down. It's a joke

I couldnt care less if liked to put his dick in a packet of ham

Hes still bit of a prick.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You cannot really compare them like that imo. Different cars, different tech ect ect.

That's like trying to compare Fangio to Senna or Prost.

Each have been great for their time

Until I see Hamilton drive and perform well in other formulas that require different skill sets. Like Alonso has with Indy and Endurance. I dont personally think you can say he is the best overall driver

You have people in F1 that have payed there way in while better drivers move to GT3/DTM racing just to get a drive.

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By *ittleRed18Woman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"Fair play to him for wearing a rainbow helmet in Qatar. Using his profile to tell some uncomfortable truths about how the LGBTQ community is treated in the Middle East.

The Qatar social media world this morning is well and truly ruffled. "

Surely he'll get in trouble for it like Seb did? Pretty clear they aren't allowed to make political statements when racing.

Also agree with most here Lewis is a grade A wanker who needs to be accountable for his own actions and not blame everyone else.

Also how adorable are wee Georgie and Lando

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I am not sure if Hamilton is the best ever but you can't deny how good he is but these days with the tech available where alot of the previous skills necessary to be a top driver are taken away I think consistency is key delivery the same performance every time.

Of course he's going to be a big head it's all part of being the best arrogance and self belief.

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By *uminsiderMKMan
over a year ago

St Austell

"Surely he'll get in trouble for it like Seb did? Pretty clear they aren't allowed to make political statements when racing.

Also agree with most here Lewis is a grade A wanker who needs to be accountable for his own actions and not blame everyone else.

He's continually got away with wearing BLM and similar T-shirts for the pre-race 'gesture', when the other drivers have all worn the F1-supplied 'We Race As One' ones - but then he'd scream 'racism' if the FIA dared try to any action against him for it...

....saw the interview about his helmet during the pre-quali show - clearly just another publicity-grabbing "aren't I wonderful" stunt on his part...

I'm another who started off liking him, but now loathe him...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good driver...shame he is abit of a bell end and a tax Dodger

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another great British sportsman that never gets the recognition he deserves. Just like Lennox Lewis."

If there is a British sportsman that never gets recognised, for motorsport atleast is Jonathan Rea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Surely he'll get in trouble for it like Seb did? Pretty clear they aren't allowed to make political statements when racing.

Also agree with most here Lewis is a grade A wanker who needs to be accountable for his own actions and not blame everyone else.

....saw the interview about his helmet during the pre-quali show - clearly just another publicity-grabbing "aren't I wonderful" stunt on his part...

I'm another who started off liking him, but now loathe him..."

A friend was told by Silverstone staff that Lewis is an arrogant that, he treats others as unimportant and trivial.

From seeing a young Lewis in the blue Peter garden controlling a scale buggy many years ago its obvious this guy has not grown emotionally and his interviews post race in the formula 1 shows his character flaws, yes he's whiney self absorbed and trivialised everything. He has skill but the major advantage he has is the Mercedes team and f1 using him to promote the support. It's Lewis that is the modern day black sl@ve but his self absorption and immature emotions blind him to this.

He kicks off when others disagree but can never objectively argue? Because of immaturity.

Even Schumacher's family member (forgot his name) offered a racing helmet on behalf of Lewis's achievement and the tension between them was absolutely vivid. Lewis cannot grasp humility.

Probably the cause of nearly killing Verstappen at Silverstone.

How Lewis was not seriously reprimanded for that incident when other drivers including former champions layed the fault at his feet shows contempt from hamilton, Mercedes and F1 in general.

As for Lewis again whinging over a minor incident when him and verstappen came together with verstappen hitting his halo protection system proves Hamiltons immaturity and failings of judgement.

He's a twat.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I find it really bizarre how different people view celebrities.

I personally have always see L-H as honest, gracious, and genuinely grateful. Certainly he seems to possess less of the "negative traits" listed on this thread than many others (such as Max) display. He is Certainly the first point out that all his achievements are only possible because of how good his team is. He often comments on how well his competitors and team mates have driven and is complimentary about how much better the sport is due to the closer racing that we are currently seeing.

He was also very vocal about the debacle that saw the Belgian race scrapped with zero racing... and how unfair it was that the fans were not being refunded (due to the laps behind the safety car).

It makes loads of sense that he should speak out against racism, it would be weird if he didn't... and to extend that line to cover all discrimination seems a sensible thing to do too.

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By *uminsiderMKMan
over a year ago

St Austell

A few days before the British Grand Prix - held after Covid restrictions had been lifted - Hamilton pleaded (begged, as some reports put it) with fans to make "a small sacrifice and wear a mask"...

....I thought it highly amusing when the cameras swept across the Silverstone grandstands during both quali and the race itself, and showed that virtually no-one was wearing one - that's how much influence he actually has on the great British public...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Everyone has a point about Lewis, they see what they wish.

Unfortunately close racing has not occurred this season yet again as per reasons for the future rule changes to rein back the absurd advantages the top teams have. The big problem with Lewis's behaviour is when he tries to disagree with racers such as jackey Stewart and Niki lauda, its quite obvious he fails to grasp the intent and instead responds quite rudely, once more emphasising his immaturity.

As for this BLM campaign of his, when he has been openly quizzed for his reasons his answers were very opaque and damned uncomplicated as though he had no grasp again of the complexity of the issue!

He even chose to chastise fellow racers for not taking the knee even though ALL racing drivers were actually showing their respect for others!

This is yet another example showing Lewis's immaturity and his belief that the sport revolves around himself.

On social media Lewis has not shown either an understanding or on track support verbally for the outrageous treatment of black Americans who actually started this public realisation of racial crimes and injustices.

Lewis only ever wants to claim attention for himself, unfortunate but true.

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By *akie32Man
over a year ago

winchester

makes me laugh all these people slagging him off, i know him, worked with him and his brother, i bet most of you havent even been to a race, of course he comes across as a prick, thats part of the job, to polorise opinions, nobody can deny he is a very gifted driver, possably the best we have ever seen, and yes he dresses like a idiot, but its his brand hes promotine, well he has to look to the future. as to norris, i also worked with him, hes good, also worked with lando, who in the junior formulas at least shone more, i wish them both the best, and we will see where things go.

Back to lewis tho, behind the scenes he is a very genuine nice guy, but ive never met a driver on a race weekend whos nice, its against the job discription, but get to know someone and its very different.

its very esy to critisize someone from your armchair, these guys are under huge pressure from all sides, the people you see arent the real people, cant people just respect his acheivments and let him get on with it, as to will he retire at the end of the year, im not sure, maybe in the off season he will decide to, but i know he relishes racing with norris, and norris is smart enough to hopefully learn from lewis, the fight is still there, but maybe he will retire, nobody but him know that, but i personaly think he wants to atleast see what the next years reg changes bring, and him and norris would be n qwsome team, hope we see it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A few days before the British Grand Prix - held after Covid restrictions had been lifted - Hamilton pleaded (begged, as some reports put it) with fans to make "a small sacrifice and wear a mask"...

Lol yeh he's so self absorbed.