Is Lewis Losing the Plot? - Page 2

FAS33 · 18 Mar 2016, 11:01 (Ref:3623831)

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Originally Posted by MGDavid

he was quicker than you in P1; quicker than everyone in fact.

Still an idiot though lol

Paradise City · 18 Mar 2016, 11:29 (Ref:3623837)

Wanting them to have more character is in a different category than saying partying and so on will corrode a given drivers edge.

I don't want to give an easy answer here but it's down to the person involved. Some lose focus, partying, others don't. Hamilton is of the latter category - although that may change as the years progress and he gets older and perhaps more tired of the sport.

I think Hamilton tries to be the lad, tries a bit too hard to be a Hunt 2.0 but doesn't quite pull it off without occasionally looking silly. But what he has succeeded at, is collecting a bunch of titles and his "brand" and so on, pleases sponsors despite the occasional antics.

In short, Hamilton has nothing serious to worry about,.

**bella** · 18 Mar 2016, 12:18 (Ref:3623844)

i don't think a racer needs to "try" to be a lad. it's very easy to be a lad. he just needs to take his pick from the stunning young women who make themselves available to him during the course of his daily life...

ps. i like his sense of style. his stylist, whoever it is, is having fun with him and it shows.

MGDavid · 18 Mar 2016, 15:00 (Ref:3623874)

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Originally Posted by FAS33

Still an idiot though lol

like Lewis worries about your opinion - or mine for that matter ROFLMAO

ASCII Man · 18 Mar 2016, 15:10 (Ref:3623876)

It's one thing to have a glamorous lifestyle (which I don't really fault him for), but it's quite another thing to act like a complete idiot.
Lewis apparently has been, and continues to do a lot of the latter.

At the very least, his sense of style, or lack thereof rather, never fails to make me laugh.

Bakemono · 18 Mar 2016, 16:53 (Ref:3623903)

It seemed to work out for James Hunt, why not Lewis? Personally, I cant stand Lewis and I hope youre right but I wouldnt get too worked up about him living the life and having a little fun during the offseason.

Mike Harte · 18 Mar 2016, 16:58 (Ref:3623904)

Maybe of far greater importance is the fact that, although Hamilton is often critical of new rules and regulations, he fails to attend many of the meetings that the FIA arrange to discuss sporting and technical matters. Charlie Whiting reports that he was invited as a driver's representative to be at a meeting that was held in Barcelona during the testing weeks earlier this year, but that he didn't turn up.

I feel certain that Mercedes could have easily dispensed with his services so that he could attend, especially as the meeting took place whilst the track was closed at the end of the day.

Matt · 18 Mar 2016, 17:16 (Ref:3623909)

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Originally Posted by ASCII Man

It's one thing to have a glamorous lifestyle (which I don't really fault him for), but it's quite another thing to act like a complete idiot.
Lewis apparently has been, and continues to do a lot of the latter.

At the very least, his sense of style, or lack thereof rather, never fails to make me laugh.

...and what credentials do you posses to be able to accurately judge someones style?

Dude dresses better than all of us.

fredd1 · 18 Mar 2016, 18:10 (Ref:3623925)

Style encompasses more then dress sense....class would have been a better choice of word.

fredd1 · 18 Mar 2016, 18:13 (Ref:3623927)

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Originally Posted by Mike Harte

Maybe of far greater importance is the fact that, although Hamilton is often critical of new rules and regulations, he fails to attend many of the meetings that the FIA arrange to discuss sporting and technical matters. Charlie Whiting reports that he was invited as a driver's representative to be at a meeting that was held in Barcelona during the testing weeks earlier this year, but that he didn't turn up.

I feel certain that Mercedes could have easily dispensed with his services so that he could attend, especially as the meeting took place whilst the track was closed at the end of the day.

Fair call. BUT, Whiting's indulging in snake talk. The mind is made up before he goes into talkies, so no matter what is raised he will push Bernies bidding.
Critical of Lewis on many fronts but can't fault him for this.

Mike Harte · 18 Mar 2016, 18:44 (Ref:3623941)

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Originally Posted by fredd1

Fair call. BUT, Whiting's indulging in snake talk. The mind is made up before he goes into talkies, so no matter what is raised he will push Bernies bidding.
Critical of Lewis on many fronts but can't fault him for this.

The point that Charlie Whiting is making is that it's all very well Hamilton criticising all the new things, but if he can't be *rsed to go to meetings to put his ideas forth and attempt to mould the future of F1, then he shouldn't complain. I hold the same point of view about people who constantly moan about their politicians and laws that are passed by them, but never bother to actually vote in any elections.

ASCII Man · 18 Mar 2016, 21:45 (Ref:3624003)

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Originally Posted by Matt

...and what credentials do you posses to be able to accurately judge someones style?

Dude dresses better than all of us.

Are you serious?!

FAS33 · 18 Mar 2016, 22:34 (Ref:3624018)

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Originally Posted by MGDavid

like Lewis worries about your opinion - or mine for that matter ROFLMAO

The sookiest of all F1 drivers on the grid. He's a cry baby when things don't go his way.

FAS33 · 18 Mar 2016, 22:37 (Ref:3624021)

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Originally Posted by ASCII Man

Are you serious?!

WHAT ARE THOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSE!!!!?????

**Adam43** · 18 Mar 2016, 22:39 (Ref:3624024)

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Originally Posted by FAS33

The sookiest of all F1 drivers on the grid. He's a cry baby when things don't go his way.

I know fans like that.

FAS33 · 18 Mar 2016, 22:42 (Ref:3624026)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

I know fans like that.

Yup. Liverpool fans. I hear ya brother LMAO!

Akrapovic · 18 Mar 2016, 23:08 (Ref:3624031)

MC Hammer as the stylist.

Anyway, Mike makes a brilliant point about the meetings. But I suppose meetings and talking wouldn't be rebellious enough. It's far cooler to moan on Twitter afterwards. #rebel #selfie

**Adam43** · 18 Mar 2016, 23:19 (Ref:3624035)

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Originally Posted by FAS33

Yup. Liverpool fans. I hear ya brother LMAO!

I'd assumed you were an Everton fan

fergus_r · 18 Mar 2016, 23:33 (Ref:3624038)

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Originally Posted by Matt

Dude dresses better than all of us.

Thanks for the laugh!

wnut · 18 Mar 2016, 23:56 (Ref:3624040)

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Originally Posted by ASCII Man

Are you serious?!

This dude's guide dog bit the bloke who sold him these threads!

wnut · 19 Mar 2016, 00:24 (Ref:3624043)

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Originally Posted by Mike Harte

Maybe of far greater importance is the fact that, although Hamilton is often critical of new rules and regulations, he fails to attend many of the meetings that the FIA arrange to discuss sporting and technical matters. Charlie Whiting reports that he was invited as a driver's representative to be at a meeting that was held in Barcelona during the testing weeks earlier this year, but that he didn't turn up.

I feel certain that Mercedes could have easily dispensed with his services so that he could attend, especially as the meeting took place whilst the track was closed at the end of the day.

Attending a meeting with a predetermined outcome, that you are just there to legitimise and have no input into and not allowed to talk about or criticise publically, seems to be the definition of a pointless waste of time.
Not surprised Lewis couldn't be bothered!

FAS33 · 19 Mar 2016, 00:46 (Ref:3624048)

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Originally Posted by Adam43

I'd assumed you were an Everton fan

Barcelona baby!

fredd1 · 19 Mar 2016, 04:34 (Ref:3624091)

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Originally Posted by Mike Harte

The point that Charlie Whiting is making is that it's all very well Hamilton criticising all the new things, but if he can't be *rsed to go to meetings to put his ideas forth and attempt to mould the future of F1, then he shouldn't complain. I hold the same point of view about people who constantly moan about their politicians and laws that are passed by them, but never bother to actually vote in any elections.

Nope. Too simplistic.

fredd1 · 19 Mar 2016, 04:35 (Ref:3624092)

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Originally Posted by wnut

Attending a meeting with a predetermined outcome, that you are just there to legitimise and have no input into and not allowed to talk about or criticise publically, seems to be the definition of a pointless waste of time.
Not surprised Lewis couldn't be bothered!

Absolutely.

SJA · 19 Mar 2016, 08:21 (Ref:3624148)

Are the eye glasses real, or "decorative"? If they're fake that's the last nail on the coffin for me. Pure ****!

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