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Post by schumi on Sept 30, 2007 13:16:23 GMT
I've been pondering, amongst other things, what it is about Lewis because, whilst I do agree he's an excellent talent, there's still something about him. Perhaps it's his voice in interviews because with the rest of the drivers you can pin down certain characterists - it seems you can't have your license if you don't say "fer sure" every few sentences. Lewis is just so boring and monotone I find myself thinking about anthing else BUT what he's talking about. Still, great drive in the wet, and the championship all but in the bag.
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Post by Genghis on Sept 30, 2007 13:25:31 GMT
I've been pondering, amongst other things, what it is about Lewis because, whilst I do agree he's an excellent talent, there's still something about him. Perhaps it's his voice in interviews because with the rest of the drivers you can pin down certain characterists - it seems you can't have your license if you don't say "fer sure" every few sentences. Lewis is just so boring and monotone I find myself thinking about anthing else BUT what he's talking about. Still, great drive in the wet, and the championship all but in the bag. Schumi - come on, he's got more personailty than Raikonnen and Alonso put together. So if someone speaks in an English accent, they're boring. It's fascinating listening to Lewis. He speaks in a very confident manner, and it's noticable how carefully he picks his words. Given the way he cleverly went around the fastest line today (which wasn't necessarily the usual racing line), I am reminded of a former McLaren driver. I've tried to resist comparisons up to now, but such an intelligent drive in the rain reminds me of a certain Mr. Senna. Meanwhile, Raikonnen's all-out charging drive in the wet reminded me of Schumacher. Raikonnen - who has grown as the year has gone on - and Ferrari could be a tough package to beat in 2008...
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Post by schumi on Sept 30, 2007 13:35:24 GMT
Schumi - come on, he's got more personailty than Raikonnen and Alonso put together. So if someone speaks in an English accent, they're boring. No, but they are if they drone on. Get some balls, man. Say what you really think. (Lewis, not you - no danger of you holding back is there. ;D) Meanwhile, Raikonnen's all-out charging drive in the wet reminded me of Schumacher. Raikonnen - who has grown as the year has gone on - and Ferrari could be a tough package to beat in 2008... Proud of you Genghis. I though Raikkonen was damned exciting today. And I like a bit of excitement. By the way, for someone so astute I would have thought you'd have noticed the mistake you made in your signature by now.
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Post by Genghis on Sept 30, 2007 13:40:28 GMT
By the way, for someone so astute I would have thought you'd have noticed the mistake you made in your signature by now. I assume a certain 800-year-old Mongol has been playing silly beggars with my sig again ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2007 18:04:59 GMT
Seems the only interesting GPs this year have been the wet ones. Perhaps they could all be made more interesting by dousing the track with fire hoses before the start. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2007 19:18:34 GMT
Interesting statement from the ITV commentary team (if I heard it correctly).
Plan was to prepare to run behind the safety car for 75% of the race and call a result, but when one car (can't remember who) was waved past the safety car to unlap himself, the officials looked at the speed he caught up the car train and decided to bring the safety car in.
Could have been a very different race.... or parade....
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Post by donsking on Sept 30, 2007 20:17:57 GMT
Interesting statement from the ITV commentary team (if I heard it correctly). Plan was to prepare to run behind the safety car for 75% of the race and call a result, but when one car (can't remember who) was waved past the safety car to unlap himself, the officials looked at the speed he caught up the car train and decided to bring the safety car in. Could have been a very different race.... or parade.... It was Liuzzi who started from the pit lane, but I'm not sure the race would've gone that way; although they can declare the race after 75% has been completed, running behind the safety car they aren't technically racing, because obviously you can't overtake. I suppose they could've gone NASCAR stylee and all pitted at once, but I'm not sure the regulations allow for an entire race run under yellows.
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Post by donsking on Sept 30, 2007 23:42:44 GMT
Given the way he cleverly went around the fastest line today (which wasn't necessarily the usual racing line), I am reminded of a former McLaren driver. I've tried to resist comparisons up to now, but such an intelligent drive in the rain reminds me of a certain Mr. Senna. I think Hamilton's got the edge, he's got a better head than Senna. If Senna had been spun in that position, he'd have got the red mist and looked on the wragged edge until he got where he wanted to be, Hamilton didn't show any sign of that today, he just plugged away, kept it smooth and on the island and won it, no fuss, no drama. There are valid comparisons with Senna, but Hamilton's better (and bear in mind I have the utmost respect for Senna). My major concern with Lewis, given his comments about the direction he wants his career to go, is that he will end up like Jim Clark and not fulfill his true potential because of misplaced loyalty.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2007 10:20:33 GMT
Plan was to prepare to run behind the safety car for 75% of the race and call a result Could have been a very different race.... or parade.... Would it have any different to what we're normally subjected to?
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Post by Genghis on Oct 1, 2007 11:59:55 GMT
There are valid comparisons with Senna, but Hamilton's better (and bear in mind I have the utmost respect for Senna). DonsKing, Hmmm, he's got a long way to go yet, but we'll see
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Post by donsking on Oct 1, 2007 22:01:23 GMT
There are valid comparisons with Senna, but Hamilton's better (and bear in mind I have the utmost respect for Senna). DonsKing, Hmmm, he's got a long way to go yet, but we'll see As I've said, I'm not convinced he's ruthless enough about his career choices to be as dominate as Senna, but he is the more complete package, he doesn't have any Latin temperament to overcome.
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Post by schumi on Oct 4, 2007 11:17:56 GMT
Formula One officials are investigating Lewis Hamilton's victory in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix following complaints about erratic driving. Red Bull's Mark Webber has accused the Englishman of doing a "bad job" behind the safety car after being knocked out of the race while following Hamilton.
Hamilton's win at Fuji gave him a 12-point lead and put him on the verge of winning the world championship.
If he is found guilty, he could have his points from Japan erased.
From the BBC
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Post by Genghis on Oct 4, 2007 12:30:36 GMT
Formula One officials are investigating Lewis Hamilton's victory in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix following complaints about erratic driving. Red Bull's Mark Webber has accused the Englishman of doing a "bad job" behind the safety car after being knocked out of the race while following Hamilton. Hamilton's win at Fuji gave him a 12-point lead and put him on the verge of winning the world championship. If he is found guilty, he could have his points from Japan erased. From the BBC What a bunch of sour grapes from Webber. If Lewis's points are deducted, then the sport will become even more of a farce.
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