Damon Hill lambasts Max Mosley

[John Turner]

The issue for me is not the difference of opinion on the FIA and how it is run between Mosley and Stewart; they are both entitled to hold their positions on that. What is unacceptable is the fact that Mosley brought it down to a personal level with his extremely public and abusive remarks about Stewart. He is either chosing to ignore, or alternatively (and surprisingly for a man of his intelligence!) he really hasn't yet twigged the fact that what has caused the outrage in support of Jackie is the insult, which is totally unacceptable. As Damon Hill says, he should apologise for that, whether or not he wishes to continue the war of words of the running of the FIA.

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Gt_R

However, reading many things Jackie says, one has to wonder if he really analyze things before criticising FIA/Max. For example, implying that it is wrong for the FIA to act and appoint a scrutineer for Mclaren without understanding the need for doing so and who is chiefly responsible for such action, and accounting for Stewart's soft spot for Hamilton.

Well there is at least a debate on whether it is the correct thing to do. I've seen one round here. In another thread.

Originally Posted by John Turner

The issue for me is not the difference of opinion on the FIA and how it is run between Mosley and Stewart; they are both entitled to hold their positions on that. What is unacceptable is the fact that Mosley brought it down to a personal level with his extremely public and abusive remarks about Stewart.

Quite. What Damon is saying is the problem is nothing to do with any situation in F1. It is about Max calling Jackie a halfwit. That is the problem, and it seems that Max has missed that.

[Alan Raine]

Originally Posted by John Turner

What is unacceptable is the fact that Mosley brought it down to a personal level with his extremely public and abusive remarks about Stewart. He is either chosing to ignore, or alternatively (and surprisingly for a man of his intelligence!) he really hasn't yet twigged the fact that what has caused the outrage in support of Jackie is the insult, which is totally unacceptable.

Correct: The outrage is the insult. It doesn't really matter what it was about. It was the way he said it.

His complaint (amongst other things) was that perhaps JYS wasn't totally up to date with his facts. Fair enough, but a man in Max's position should be able state his case and make his point without the resort to personal petty slander.

[davyboy]

Originally Posted by John Turner

The issue for me is not the difference of opinion on the FIA and how it is run between Mosley and Stewart; they are both entitled to hold their positions on that. What is unacceptable is the fact that Mosley brought it down to a personal level with his extremely public and abusive remarks about Stewart. He is either chosing to ignore, or alternatively (and surprisingly for a man of his intelligence!) he really hasn't yet twigged the fact that what has caused the outrage in support of Jackie is the insult, which is totally unacceptable. As Damon Hill says, he should apologise for that, whether or not he wishes to continue the war of words of the running of the FIA.

Absolutely on the money John. I still find it incredible that Max hasn't yet apologized for the abusive remarks he made, while commenting in his FIA role no less, about Stewart personally. Can you imagine if the president of a commercial organization, say a public company or something, had relegated themselves to such tactics ?

[Nicholosophy]

Originally Posted by Gt_R

For example, implying that it is wrong for the FIA to act and appoint a scrutineer for Mclaren without understanding the need for doing so and who is chiefly responsible for such action, and accounting for Stewart's soft
spot for Hamilton.

It's terrible that someone should give their opinion in regards to something... oh wait.

[Gt_R]

It is not wrong to give an opinion. But fact is that people, casual fans, spectators, tend to take Jackie's word for it because of his past achievements. And as a result, it is perhaps suitable that Jackie has been more tactful and responsible with his opinions. Not just sings the tunes of the less informed, claiming conspiracy and just pin the blame on FIA for actions that doesn't fit his own.


It's always good to read the quotes of a ex-champion and great driver, but it'd be sorry if these statements which people trust as truths are built on poor foundations of knowledge. essentially that's the point i'm trying to drive across.

And this criticism is only with regards to how Stewart's has spoken out, and is not to detract from the respect that he deserve as a great driver, and quite a team owner too.

And it doesn't mean Max is right in doing what he did. It's wrong, it's sad, it's disgraceful... basically i'm just disagreeing with the general views here where it seems like a "one is perfectly right, the other is outright wrong" view. If Max is doing the wrong thing (which is highly probable), Jackie doesn't have to worsen it when he can use his position to make things better.

[foreversideways]

Jackie may be wrong, or he may be right. It's his opinion, he is entitled to express it and we can believe whatever we choose to from either side of the argument. The complaint is about the way Max responded to Jackie's views by attacking him personally and publicly. There can be no excuse for that.
Still perhaps it's all a publicity stunt (like sacking Loius Walsh on the X Factor, then bringing him back again. Oh and by the way he says he has quit again) to sell some more copies of Jackie's autobiography.

[MrTTraces]

Originally Posted by foreversideways

Still perhaps it's all a publicity stunt (like sacking Loius Walsh on the X Factor, then bringing him back again. Oh and by the way he says he has quit again) to sell some more copies of Jackie's autobiography.

Louis has quit the X Factor to sell more copies of Jackie's Autobiography?

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Gt_R

It is not wrong to give an opinion. But fact is that people, casual fans, spectators, tend to take Jackie's word for it because of his past achievements.

Just like people will take the FIA president's word for it.

Well known people saying things? Quick stop famous people speaking. OTT, but I don't get your point in the context of this thread (or at all).

And as a result, it is perhaps suitable that Jackie has been more tactful and responsible with his opinions. Not just sings the tunes of the less informed, claiming conspiracy and just pin the blame on FIA for actions that doesn't fit his own.

Jackie can give his opinion, some will blindly accept it, some will blindly dismiss it. Just because stupid people can't take it doesn't mean he shouldn't say it.

It stops being acceptable when someone resorts to childish name-calling.

[foreversideways]

Originally Posted by MrTTraces

Louis has quit the X Factor to sell more copies of Jackie's Autobiography?

Nice one Mr TT , of course as i am sure you understood, i was making a comparison with Louis Walsh and the X Factor shenanigans, not suggesting that the esteemed pop impresario was in any way connected with the sales of Jackie's autobiography