Thread: Was Hamilton's "sorrow" a little exagerated in Monaco?
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Old 1 Jun 2015, 09:29 (Ref:3543706)   #69
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Originally Posted by Biscuits In A Red Bull View Post
Last time I checked, Nico Hulkenberg, as an independent, had a pretty streamlined way to the top.

And of course there's Max Verstappen.
Let's face it very few drivers get in to Formula 1 on pure merit, and I agree that many are 'streamlined', however, I would still maintain that Lewis had it pretty much on a plate from a very early age.
I am not saying that it was necessarily easy, he must have worked hard to deserve the chance, and proved a well worthwhile investment for McLaren at the end of the day, but it was all laid on for him from day one.

Clearly having a famous Dad has helped a few people along, Nico, Max, today and Damon Hill and Jacques Villenueve yesteryear. Whether it be the name, money, or contacts it does make life easier.


Jenson has always been a mystery to me in that respect, he did not win the British F3 Championship, but still went straight in to F1 and is still there.

I am not aware of any big backers, and his Dad was never 'famous', although he was always totally supportive.

Then! What do I know?

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