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Maza1987
05-10-2011, 21:42
Japanese GP this weekend.:)

Usually a good race at Suzuka. I remember Raikkonen winning from 17th back in '05?

xenon21
05-10-2011, 22:50
Jenson commits future to Mclaren wooooooo! :D

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/formula_one/15182437.stm)

Maza1987
06-10-2011, 13:14
^Yeh, a natural choice. They have a harmonious relationship.

AllyB
06-10-2011, 16:57
How many more years will the golden boy stay as his team-mate if things don't improve re him/ the car?

Maza1987
06-10-2011, 18:53
How many more years will the golden boy stay as his team-mate if things don't improve re him/ the car?

Well he's got nowhere to go. Red Bull has tied down Seb for a few more years. My team, Ferrari, won't want him as Alonso will ensure it doesn't happen + it would be silly to pair them up again. He's best off staying at Mclaren.

AllyB
06-10-2011, 19:09
Well he's got nowhere to go. Red Bull has tied down Seb for a few more years. My team, Ferrari, won't want him as Alonso will ensure it doesn't happen + it would be silly to pair them up again. He's best off staying at Mclaren.

You think he wouldn't fancy Webber's seat?

Maza1987
06-10-2011, 19:47
You think he wouldn't fancy Webber's seat?

No, what I meant was with Seb being there, it's highly unlikely that the RB management would want to rock the boat. It's always better, in my opinion, to have one 'alpha male' in each team paired with a driver who is, by consensus, regarded less fast. I.e. Barrichello, Irvine, Coulthard, Massa, Webber. That's my take.

AllyB
06-10-2011, 20:20
No, what I meant was with Seb being there, it's highly unlikely that the RB management would want to rock the boat. It's always better, in my opinion, to have one 'alpha male' in each team paired with a driver who is, by consensus, regarded less fast. I.e. Barrichello, Irvine, Coulthard, Massa, Webber. That's my take.

Fair assessment, although not sure who is the alpha male in McLaren. Lewis would definitely like to be but the wise old head is leading the brave young warrior so far.

Maza1987
06-10-2011, 21:07
Fair assessment, although not sure who is the alpha male in McLaren. Lewis would definitely like to be but the wise old head is leading the brave young warrior so far.

Yes. Lewis has outqualified Jenson the majority of the time this year, but has not had the racecraft of Jenson to be ahead of him in the standings.

greatunclebulgaria
07-10-2011, 21:52
I like Lewis and Jenson in the same team so leave him be :lol::lol:

actually I'm with the majority on this on

Alonsos team mate again? never going to happen, not in a million years regardless of what team either of them may be at

shumi? Mercedes aren't strong enough to attract Lewis at the moment

Red Bull? haven't got the bottle to pair Lewis and Seb, look what has happened in the past when Mark had the brass neck to fight for the same piece of track with Seb? Seb was the golden boy always Mark's fault if they collided
only way Lewis is going to Red Bull for the next few year is if Seb and Red Bull have a major fall out and Seb moves on

as for Renault? they are no better than Force India, Sauber etc. etc. etc.

Maza1987
08-10-2011, 12:03
Seb on pole again.
Maccas seen quick though.
Massa finally outqualifies Alonso.

Race at 7am tomorrow.

xenon21
09-10-2011, 08:38
Well done Jense for winning the race! Seb finished 3rd and huge well done on him for winning the World Championship! :clap: Well deserved!

Sallydaisy
09-10-2011, 10:47
Woo hoo! British winners all round in Japan this week!!!

Congratulations to Jenson Button (and of course the Murrays).

JAMES4578
09-10-2011, 10:57
Well done Jenson, was concentrating on the tennis but glad we had another winner!

Maza1987
09-10-2011, 12:06
I was working but watching bit on the net.
Seemed exciting. Well done Seb, fully deserved champ. Jenson drove great today.

Maza1987
14-10-2011, 21:53
Korean GP this weekend. The davis cup equivalent of a dead rubber. But I think that will probably just increase the excitement as, hopefully, they throw caution to the win.
Qualy 6am UK time Sat.
Race 7am UK time Sun.

Maza1987
15-10-2011, 06:26
Hamilton, Vettel, Button, Webber, Massa, Alonso grid for tomorrow.

Maza1987
16-10-2011, 12:55
Somebody tell Seb the championship is over. He can ease up now. :laugh:

Maza1987
16-10-2011, 23:54
Not F1, but saw Dan Wheldon was killed today in a horrific pile up in IndyCar.
http://espn.go.com/racing/indycar/story/_/id/7111712/dan-wheldon-dies-following-indycar-crash-vegas

Very sad. Dan was probably (along with Dario Franchitti) the best British export we had in Indycar. I remember when he won the IRL crown a few years ago.

:(

AllyB
17-10-2011, 10:23
Very sad indeed. Don't really follow Indy other than Dario.

Linda
17-10-2011, 21:29
Oh, I'm really sad to hear that :sad:

karanga
18-10-2011, 17:26
Very sad news about Dan Wheldon. His family, friends and colleagues must be devastated.

May Dan rest in peace.

Hawkeye
23-10-2011, 10:25
Another motorsport death today as Marco Simoncelli is killed at the Malaysian MotoGP.

Linda
23-10-2011, 12:04
Oh, that's awful :sad:

JAMES4578
23-10-2011, 12:10
yes so sad:crying:

Maza1987
23-10-2011, 13:17
I was watching this live. I saw the helmet fly off and then they showed him on the track lying still with no helmet. Then the cameras cut to the pits. I knew it was a bad one when to see the helmet fly off. Very sad news indeed.

Raven
23-10-2011, 16:00
So gutted :sad:
Marco was really a special boy, always so nice and funny, I really don't know anyone who didn't like him :sad:
24 years old: way too young to die, but I hope his family can take solace knowing he died doing what he loved most. RIP, Marco :sad:

VamosVixs
23-10-2011, 17:28
So sad. :sad:

AllyB
30-10-2011, 12:14
Another dominant win for Vettel. Another strong 2nd for Jenson! Hopefully the other teams will be more of a challenge to Seb next season - take nothing away from his ability but it doesn't make for the most exciting races.

Not sure if the stewards were mindful of the anti-Lewis press but thought the accident should probably just have gone down as a racing incident - can't see where Massa was at fault.

In the post-race interview Lewis just seemed so fed up - not motivation there at all.

Maza1987
30-10-2011, 13:48
"Grand Chalem" today for Seb. Pole, win, fastest lap and led every lap. Seldom is this achieved.

And yes, I thought the Felipe (although I am a Ferrari fan) incident should have passed without any penalties. Lewis was not far enough ahead (he was not ahead at all) to call the apex his, and Felipe needed to be mindful that Lewis was at least there and that he could not simply disappear. But because of the history the stewards felt they needed to do something and, I believe, they did not want to be accused of being in the 'anti-Hamilton' brigade so they gave it to the driver whom they felt was most at fault. But I believe it was just a motor racing incident. When you put your car down the inside like that, you always risk contact.

Good to see my man Schumi having a strong race from 11th. :)

Hawkeye
30-10-2011, 22:02
dull, dull, dull.

karanga
13-11-2011, 15:52
Congratulations to Lewis. He badly needed this win. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer::trophy:

Well done Jenson finishing third in spite of technical problems. :clap:

patmoren
13-11-2011, 15:56
Well done Lewis, you were due a win, my granddaughter would have preferred Jenson to win!!

Linda
13-11-2011, 16:21
:cheer: :cheer: :trophy:

AllyB
13-11-2011, 16:31
Faultless drive from Lewis, hope this brings back his confidence.

xenon21
13-11-2011, 18:44
Wahey! Well done Lewis! Am so happy for him after everything he has gone through!
Well done to Jense too! Pity he didn't finish 2nd ahead of Alonso to secure 2nd place in the championship but hopefully next race. He is certain to finish ahead of Lewis though

karanga
17-11-2011, 00:05
Future of Kubica.

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/kubica-and-ferrari/

Ace!
17-11-2011, 16:35
Future of Kubica.

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/kubica-and-ferrari/

If Kubica can show he is his normal self, i think Ferrari should buy out Massa's contact and get Kubica, even a 50% Kubica is better then 100% felipe massa.

karanga
17-11-2011, 16:45
I agree with you Ace. I hope Kubica will return the sport in good form. Definitely he would be better than Massa who seemed to spend most of this year getting tangled up with Lewis. Kubica like Massa would just be another mobile chicane. :shades:

AllyB
17-11-2011, 18:21
Might work for a season, but if Kubica is back to anything like his old form I can't see him being happy as a No.2 and to treat drivers equally would be a big change for Ferrari.

karanga
21-11-2011, 16:39
HRT announced on Monday that Pedro de la Rosa has signed a two-year contract to race for them starting next season.

http://www.sportinglife.com/formula1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=formula1/11/11/21/manual_160848.html&BID=669

karanga
23-11-2011, 23:01
Robert Kubica has told the Lotus Renault GP team he will not be fit enough to start the 2012 season.

http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2011/11/23/kubica-comeback-delayed-97319-29827515/

Ace!
24-11-2011, 19:44
Robert Kubica has told the Lotus Renault GP team he will not be fit enough to start the 2012 season.

http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/national/2011/11/23/kubica-comeback-delayed-97319-29827515/

Yeah, there's no point rushing back, also Ferrari have put their foot down and told Massa he has to prove him self next year, if he wants to be at the team be on 2012.

karanga
24-11-2011, 20:06
Yeah, there's no point rushing back, also Ferrari have put their foot down and told Massa he has to prove him self next year, if he wants to be at the team be on 2012.

Saw a headline saying that Lewis may drive alongside Alonso for Ferrari. Wonder how true that headline is as surely Lewis is committed to McLaren. Who knows what may happen in 2013 if Massa performs poorly next year?

Ace!
24-11-2011, 20:43
Saw a headline saying that Lewis may drive alongside Alonso for Ferrari. Wonder how true that headline is as surely Lewis is committed to McLaren. Who knows what may happen in 2013 if Massa performs poorly next year?


I can't make my mind up, Lewis driving for Ferrari? it would be nice to see, especially after Alonso said those nice things about Lewis!! and that hug they gave each other at the end of the last race, but and it's a BIG but..... Lewis has McLaren running through his veins, "it would be the biggest betrayal ever in F1"

Linda
25-11-2011, 19:42
I thought Lewis & Alonso didn't get on? :confused:

Ace!
26-11-2011, 11:00
I thought Lewis & Alonso didn't get on? :confused:

You would be right to say that Linda, but recently there's been a turn around, headed by Alonso! basically the F1 media have be going on and on about Lewis's poor driving this year (crashing into Massa loads of times and other things)

In an interview with the media at the last race, Alonso was asked about Lewis, expecting him to say negative things because of their past, but, i'm sure to their shock, Alonso had nothing but positive comments about Lewis! one of them being that Lewis could win the F1 title in not the fastest car on the grid.

Lewis was told what Alonso had said, and was left speechless at first, then had some kind words for Alonso too. Now they have this high respect for each other.

AllyB
26-11-2011, 12:03
Can't see either of them playing No.2 to the other, nor can I see Ferrari treating both drivers equally. I've been wrong before though.

karanga
26-11-2011, 16:01
Can't see either of them playing No.2 to the other, nor can I see Ferrari treating both drivers equally. I've been wrong before though.

No I can't see either Lewis or Alonso playing #2 as they are both strong characters or Ferrari treating them equally. But who knows? It might work; we don't know what goes on behind the scenes. It'd be a shame not to have the two Brits driving for McLarens. It'll be interesting to see who takes over from Lewis if he does go to Ferrari. Mark Webber?

Ace!
27-11-2011, 05:55
The last race of 2011, hope it goes out with a bang, as they are forcasting rain!

karanga
27-11-2011, 10:08
Hope the 2011 season will go out with a bang for either Lewis or Jenson. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

xenon21
27-11-2011, 19:29
Well done Webber for winning the final race! Poor Lewis! Lovely overtake by Jenson finishing 2nd in the championship!

Was watching the F1 forum and suddenly when it was getting good and they had reached Jenson it went off! Gutting end to the forum! :( :( Any idea if that is the last F1 forum now? Even more sad at the end then

Ace!
01-12-2011, 19:39
Well done Webber for winning the final race! Poor Lewis! Lovely overtake by Jenson finishing 2nd in the championship!

Was watching the F1 forum and suddenly when it was getting good and they had reached Jenson it went off! Gutting end to the forum! :( :( Any idea if that is the last F1 forum now? Even more sad at the end then

They will have the F1 forum for only the 10 Live races the BBC are showing next year, I'm still angry about this stupid deal the BBC did with SKY! WHY?, why not go to ITV and keep F1 free to air!!! like it should always be.

AllyB
01-12-2011, 23:25
They will have the F1 forum for only the 10 Live races the BBC are showing next year, I'm still angry about this stupid deal the BBC did with SKY! WHY?, why not go to ITV and keep F1 free to air!!! like it should always be.

Why?

xenon21
09-12-2011, 14:23
Yeah! The BBC F1 dream team (IMO) of DC, Jake and EJ will be back for the new season! Phew! Would be awful to split them up!


It's not a big-budget effort, but you get the message. From EJ, DC and I...thanks for your support in 2011..! #bbcf1 http://yfrog.com/khbbmctj



Glad you all enjoyed the pic. Spent all afternoon at DC's flat & the 3 of us are well up for #bbcf1 in 2012. Got the makings an epic season

karanga
09-12-2011, 15:57
That's great news. :clap:

karanga
13-12-2011, 18:56
There are serious doubts whether the 27-year-old , Robert Kubica, will drive for Lotus-Renault again as rumours in the paddock suggest he has signed a contract with Ferrari for the 2013 season.

http://www.sportinglife.com/formula1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=formula1/11/12/12/manual_110158.html&BID=669

lankster2003
13-12-2011, 20:40
There are serious doubts whether the 27-year-old , Robert Kubica, will drive for Lotus-Renault again as rumours in the paddock suggest he has signed a contract with Ferrari for the 2013 season.

http://www.sportinglife.com/formula1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=formula1/11/12/12/manual_110158.html&BID=669

Personally I have real doubts he'll ever be back in F1. I don't think he has recovered full use in his hands. He needs to concentrate on his recovery before even thinking about signing pre-contracts.

karanga
13-01-2012, 02:03
Robert Kubica's recovery from serious injury has suffered a setback after he fell on ice while out walking near his home, Italian news agency ANSA reports.

Kubica was taken to a local hospital for X-rays on his right leg after the fall in Pietrasanta, northern Italy. :sad:


http://www.sportinglife.com/formula1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=formula1/12/01/11/AUTO_Kubica.html&BID=669

xenon21
24-01-2012, 16:19
Awesome interview with Jake Humphrey at Autosport here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfnht28iuvE&feature=player_embedded#!). Including Jake's AMAZING eddie Jordan impressions!

Ace!
26-01-2012, 13:06
Take a look at the new front wing of F1 CARS 2012 :shocked::shocked: http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/polopoly_fs/aj_6bthcaaaju_g_jpg_large_1_1187047!image/2745503802.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_490/2745503802.jpg




Old front wing http://www.flagworld.com/photos/d/541102-2/2011-05-21+-+Team+Lotus+-+Spain+-+Jarno+Trulli+06.jpg

Maza1987
26-01-2012, 19:24
Sad to hear about kubica.
He's going to struggle to find a top seat even when he is fully fit.

rondun
29-01-2012, 18:23
About 2 hours left in the Daytona 24 hours - it's good stuff!

.. well it was good stuff when Alan Macnish was scrapping for the lead. But at least we had brit ex F1 driver Justin Wilson in the winning team.
The "dream team" including Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti, JP Montoya and Andy's super-sized American Brother, Jamie McMurray had gearbox problems during the night and ended up in 4th

rondun
01-02-2012, 21:39
Guess Lewis won't be going round to Sutil's (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-2095093/Lewis-Hamilton-coward-says-Adrian-Sutil.html) for Christmas dinner this year.

Linda
01-02-2012, 21:56
Didn't know that he was back with his gf, that's good news.

A pity that he's given XIX his custom. :red devil:

-J-
01-02-2012, 21:57
Didn't know that he was back with his gf, that's good news.

A pity that he's given XIX his custom. :red devil::eek:

AllyB
01-02-2012, 21:59
Liking the McLaren, having seen the Caterham last week I was worried they would all have the Fiat Multipla style nose!

Ace!
01-02-2012, 22:30
Yeah, this looks like it can do some real damage!!! COME ON LEWIS


http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Yjpc_eruYBo/TUwZtb-pL_I/AAAAAAAAKM4/guYro5cgsUE/s640/8625.jpg


Cool Sexy design, so glad it's not like Caterham's

karanga
03-02-2012, 01:01
Love it. :excited: Hope it will do some damage to the Red Bulls. :)

Let's go, Lewis and Jenson. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

karanga
03-02-2012, 01:23
Rumours of Robert Kubica's potential move to Ferrari - should he return to F1 - refuse to die down with the latest reports claiming Ferrari will aid his comeback.

Kubica has been sidelined since his a rally accident last February when he suffered broken bones on the right side of his body and an almost severed right hand.

And despite a minor setback, the result of a slip and fall on ice earlier this month, the Pole's recovery is reportedly progressing well.


http://www.sportinglife.com/formula1/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=formula1/12/01/30/manual_101723.html&BID=669

rondun
03-02-2012, 19:53
Interesting explanation of why things are they way they are here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/16864721) ... gotta love the pen and paper!
Will be good to hear his input throughout the year.

Ace!
04-02-2012, 04:16
Interesting explanation of why things are they way they are here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/16864721) ... gotta love the pen and paper!
Will be good to hear his input throughout the year.


:surprised: Wow, that guy has just trashed McLaren's MP4-27!!, I'm very worried now!

I did think McLaren's exhaust, looked a bit basic too, when i first saw it, even more so now, when compared to Ferrari's

(Liked the pen and paper!) Going by the drawing and explanation of the front wing to get as much air between the wheels, ground and front body for down force!
I hope McLaren haven't messed up??

Testing going to be Interesting!

rondun
04-02-2012, 04:38
But remember thats the MP4-27-A.
These are just launch cars, and could change significantly between now and the 1st race

Maza1987
05-02-2012, 21:40
My Ferrari boys have unveiled their new car.
http://www.formula1.com/gallery/launches
Although I do agree with them that the new rules meant the nose is “not aesthetically pleasing”. However, the majority of this year's cars will have that nose due to the new regulations. The Lotus team (Renault last year) have also revealed their new car today, and is sporting the same nose.

I don't really mind though, as long as we're fast.:)

Maza1987
07-02-2012, 14:47
First day of testing today.

Ace!
17-02-2012, 14:29
:yikes:
3D simulation of the crash of Robert Kubica


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t-Q2MFkiaj8


Very very lucky boy, that Guard Rail could of gone right through him!!

Take a look at the crashed car

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1354867/Robert-Kubicas-rally-car-crash-barrier-left-critically-injured.html

karanga
17-02-2012, 16:48
:shocked: That looks horrendous. Robert is very lucky to have survived that and it is no wonder that he has been out of the sport for a year. :sad:

This brings home the full horror of the crash as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfF3A6I5f6g&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Did he have a co-driver and what happened to him?

davech
19-02-2012, 12:19
Yikes! :shocked:

karanga
24-02-2012, 13:47
This makes you wonder about Lewis and his alleged chats with Ferrari bosses last summer.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/lewishamilton/9102007/Lewis-Hamilton-on-brink-of-McLaren-move.html

rondun
24-02-2012, 16:35
This is the most interesting bit:


Ecclestone last year labelled Hamilton’s association with Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment a “disaster” and he was once again dismissive of the job Fuller is doing for him.

Maza1987
17-03-2012, 11:23
The grid looks to have been shaken up this year.
Ferrari better pick it up--quick.
Great to see Mercedes and my old fav Schumi doing well (though the Merc could be protested against for design reasons--it would not be the start of the F1 season if there wasn't an appeal, would it? lol).

Also, wow @ Lotus. This is a great storyline. Kimi had a scruffy lap, but he will be up there for the forthcoming races. Well done to Grosjean on qualifying third. He never got to show his real abilities the first time round in F1.

Ace!
17-03-2012, 13:55
I can't wait for the race to start! hoping for Lewis to do well. I watched qualifying live on a stream, hope it works for the race too.
Ferrari look a real mess, a school boy error from Alonso and Massa as usual nowhere, he really needs to up his game if he wants to stay in F1.

I like Grosjean, he had the biggest smile coming out the car, and so he should............ Kimi who??

Rosberg should get past the Redbull drivers going by his pace!

diamond gal1
17-03-2012, 19:02
Go go Lewis go ! So hyped for this weekend

rondun
17-03-2012, 22:16
The grid looks to have been shaken up this year.
Ferrari better pick it up--quick.They're going to have to go back and find where they dropped it first!, lol
It's ok though Bernie will quietly bung them a few million to sort it out.

Can't wait for the race either - looking forward to seeing kimi blasting through the field until it starts to rain or his car packs in and he heads back to the pits for an ice cream.
And it's weird seeing a Senna back in a blue and white Williams Renault.

david1610
18-03-2012, 00:10
always interesting to see how the cars perform in the first race. Hope Lewis and Jensen have good cars this year!

RFS
18-03-2012, 08:19
aha - I found the Sky sports F1 HD channel hidden on the 2nd page... sneaky....
Great result for the first race - onto Malaysia!

Ace!
18-03-2012, 08:35
aha - I found the Sky sports F1 HD channel hidden on the 2nd page... sneaky....
Great result for the first race - onto Malaysia!

2nd page? of what

RFS
18-03-2012, 08:37
2nd page? of what
2nd page of channel listings...

Ace!
18-03-2012, 08:55
Not a great result for me RFS, Lewis 3rd, Grosjean crashed out, Rosberg down in 12th, but at least Sergio Perez finished 8th, so some good gaining places points for my F1 dreamteam.

RFS
18-03-2012, 09:21
Not a great result for me RFS, Lewis 3rd, Grosjean crashed out, Rosberg down in 12th, but at least Sergio Perez finished 8th, so some good gaining places points for my F1 dreamteam.
Aww soz for that. I wish I hadn't been so blurry eyed - I LITERALLY just woke up before the start of the race... and if I hadn't paged down - I would have probably gone back to sleep.
Instead I watched the first half of the race wishing that I had brought the netbook in to my room so as to maybe get some Journo School match reporting practice in something other than footy!

Then again - if I become a journo - I wonder if I can afford the whole Sky + HD bells and whistles package...

I am a little undecided about F1s in race commentary although I like listening to Brundle... and their post race format is awfully similar to the Beeb.
I had to chuckle because Sky Sports just can't help themselves with the interactive analysis TV thingy (as you can see, it's a highly technical term/description)...

Hope your dream team has a better run next time.

-J-
18-03-2012, 09:38
Aww soz for that. I wish I hadn't been so blurry eyed - I LITERALLY just woke up before the start of the race... and if I hadn't paged down - I would have probably gone back to sleep.
Instead I watched the first half of the race wishing that I had brought the netbook in to my room so as to maybe get some Journo School match reporting practice in something other than footy!

Then again - if I become a journo - I wonder if I can afford the whole Sky + HD bells and whistles package...

I am a little undecided about F1s in race commentary although I like listening to Brundle... and their post race format is awfully similar to the Beeb.
I had to chuckle because Sky Sports just can't help themselves with the interactive analysis TV thingy (as you can see, it's a highly technical term/description)...

Hope your dream team has a better run next time.wouldnt it be tax deductible ?

RFS
18-03-2012, 09:56
wouldnt it be tax deductible ?
Heh - if I get a if I got a job as a freelance reporter with Sky Sports, maybe!

Mind you - I JUST scraped a pass in my Media Law mock 59% .. so it's a timely reminder that I have a ways to go yet!

AllyB
18-03-2012, 11:12
Interesting explanation of why things are they way they are here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/16864721) ... gotta love the pen and paper!
Will be good to hear his input throughout the year.

Does he really know what he's talking about? They looked fast enough today.

Maza1987
18-03-2012, 14:07
Red bull looked better in race trim than in Qualy. The inverse for Mercedes.
Williams look quick this year as well. Maldonado was right behind Alonso until he smashed in the wall.

The midfield seems a bit tighter this year as well.

karanga
19-03-2012, 00:51
Congratulations to Jenson. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:

davech
24-03-2012, 09:14
McLaren have done well again in qualifying - a front row lock-out for Lewis and Jenson. The times are pretty close, though: 0.4s between the top 5.

Elenive
24-03-2012, 09:19
Bet the Red Bulls aren't happy- Definitely clear that McLaren have the car to beat.
Nice to see Schumacher in 3rd :)

Maza1987
24-03-2012, 09:48
^^Agreed about Schumi. Great to see him right up there and with the speed of the Mercedes in a straight line, he will be menacing at the start of the race.
As I predicted, when Kimi is seriously quick, even though he will be demoted 5 places.
Vettel has gone another direction on tyre strategy, will start on hards. Will be intrersting to see how it all plays out.

AllyB
24-03-2012, 13:17
Could see the same result as last week. Don't think Jenson will get the jump on Lewis from the start this time but Lewis looks sorer on his tyres.

rondun
25-03-2012, 07:34
^^Agreed about Schumi. Great to see him right up there and with the speed of the Mercedes in a straight line, he will be menacing at the start of the race.Can't wait - although Schumi won't have the benefit of DRS off the line but he's always been known as a good starter. Plus he's on the clean side of the grid.
With the same engine & KERS it should be more down to the driver and I think Lewis had his nose knocked out of joint last race so it'll be interesting to see if the red mist descends into the 1st corner & also who can save the most amount of boost until turn 15 which is another overtaking opportunity.
So the 1st lap should be a great start to a fascinating face and it might get really interesting if Bernie hits the rain button!

Elenive
25-03-2012, 16:13
Good win for Alonso and 2nd place for Perez!!
Exciting season this is shaping out to be.

Ace!
15-04-2012, 00:25
Five place grid penalty for Lewis for changing gearbox, annoying rule! robs us all for the race.

Pole for Rosberg! destroyed everyone with the perfect lap, but Mercedes have been rubbish on race day, so far this season.

Maza1987
16-04-2012, 20:20
So looks like Mercedes were one of the only ones who were able to 2 stop despite being the ones who 'chewed' their tyres up.
Shame the mechanic made the mistake with Schumi.:{

karanga
13-05-2012, 14:20
Congratulations to Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado :cheer::cheer: :cheer: :trophy: who took his first race victory in the Spanish Grand Prix and Williams' first since 2004 in a strategic battle with Ferrari's Fernando Alonso. Nice belated 70th birthday present.

Alonso survived a late charge from Lotus's Kimi Raikkonen, who took third.

Lewis Hamilton finished 8th from the back of the grid while Jenson finished 9th. Feel for Lewis who but for a bad mistake on his team's part would surely have won the race. :grrr:

Linda
13-05-2012, 14:31
I'd never even heard of Maldonado before but well done to him! The race was certainly more entertaining that the ladies' final in Madrid. Lewis did very well to get from last place to 8th - he was 4th at one point but his team made another error in the pits :rolleyes:

karanga
11-06-2012, 21:21
Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton on his victory in the Canadian Grand Prix - a brilliant drive. Hope he keeps it going. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:

It is good to have such a competitive F! this year. :)

rondun
16-06-2012, 12:51
Le Mans 24 hours about to start... live on Eurosport

rondun
21-06-2012, 09:19
I'm glad Ant Davidson is doing OK (https://twitter.com/antdavidson/status/214764104072695810/photo/1) - he's a lucky boy...
(.. I wonder if this means Georgie will be working the fancy TV by herself for the next few GP's!)


http://youtu.be/NOPOkcLeLRU

It's a shame neither Toyota finished, they were bringing it to the Audi's for a while so we did have a bit more of a race than expected after Peugeot pulled out.
Nissan won't be happy either - something like 14 nissan engined cars and they still didn't win anything!

Sad to see what happened to the Deltawing too with their driver trying for 2 hours at the side of the track (http://youtu.be/NJylUpzQ-iQ) to fix the car after Nakajima was up to his old tricks again.
The mechanics aren't allowed past the fence and they had to bring in a translator to help explain to him what to do. :(

rondun
04-07-2012, 08:24
OK, I will post something cheery next, I promise...

But a horrible crash for the Marussia test driver - hope she's going to be OK.

Sallydaisy
29-07-2012, 14:24
Congratulations Lewis Hamilton on winning the Hungarian Grand Prix.
He stayed ahead from start to finish ahead of Lotus's Kimi Raikkonen.

karanga
30-07-2012, 00:55
Congratulations to Lewis on his victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix - brilliant drive. Hope he enjoys the break. :cheer: :cheer: :trophy:

Sallydaisy
11-09-2012, 09:42
Lewis Hamilton won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza at the weekend!!!
:trophy:

Report on the BBC here. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19532044)

Sallydaisy
23-09-2012, 12:57
Lewis Hamilton out of the Malaysian Grand Prix after gear box failure at Lap 23.

Vettel currently in the lead with Button 3secs behind.
BBC live text here (and video link if you really want to watch)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19688318

LAP 24Lewis Hamilton's race engineer: "We have a gearbox failure. I'm sorry, we did everything we could yesterday."

Sallydaisy
28-09-2012, 09:27
Lewis Hamilton quits McLaren and moves to Mercedes for next season. McLaren have signed Sergio Perez (from Sauber) to replace him; Schumacher has been pushed out of Mercedes.
Full BBC report here. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19755236)

AllyB
28-09-2012, 11:22
Not surprised really. Other than attracting sponsorship, Schumi hasn't had the most successfull phase 2 of his career.

I wouldn't mind betting that Perez will have more success with McLaren than Hamilton will have with Mercedes.

Di Resta to Ferrari now? I thought that might be Perez' destination.

How long will Rosberg be happy as a no.2?

Elenive
28-10-2012, 10:47
All the best to the Mclaren boys today, 3rd and 4th on grid, push those Red Bulls back down the grid (and put Vettel behind Alonso... just because it's fun :thumbup:!!)

karanga
10-11-2012, 20:40
Good news about Robert Kubica.

Poland's Robert Kubica, whose Formula One career was put on hold after a near-fatal rally accident, will drive a Citroën rally car in two events in France and Italy during November.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/nov/05/robert-kubica-citroen-formula-one

karanga
17-11-2012, 11:48
Kubica is targetting a return to Formula One.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/robert-kubica-eager-to-return-after-injury/305788-5-24.html

AllyB
18-11-2012, 18:08
Bizarrely Ferrari have had to work on Massa's gearbox. The resulting 5 place penalty sees Alonso promoted to 7th on the grid - and onto the clean side of the track. #coincidence

Elenive
24-11-2012, 08:25
All the best to Alonso in the qualifying in Brazil today, hopefully he can top Vettel. Hope Hamilton gets pole too after lasts weeks great win, would be lovely to see him win another one for Mclaren :)

AllyB
25-11-2012, 15:32
Looking forward to this afternoons race.

Be nice for Hamilton to leave McLaren with a win, although i'm more of a Jenson fan so wouldn't be too upset if he won instead.

For all I think Alonso is a better driver than Vettel, it has always been a team sport, so you can't really argue that the Seb/RBR package probably deserve to win the title but we'll see.

Sallydaisy
25-11-2012, 17:53
http://www.1000smilies.com/animated/checkeredflag.gif

CHEQUERED FLAG
JENSON BUTTON WINS THE BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX

CHAMPAGNE MOMENT
SEBASTIAN VETTEL WINS THE 2012 FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

AllyB
25-11-2012, 18:01
Great win for Jenson, although Lewis was unlucky to get taken out.

Alonso just couldn't do enough on the day - great driving to come so close in a much poorer car.

Interesting to hear the Sky commies commenting that Vettel overtook under waved yellow flags early in the race - might there be more to come?

xenon21
26-11-2012, 17:17
Really felt for Lewis there! Nice win for Jenson to end on. And well done Seb!

I did cry at the end with Jake leaving. No longer the three amigos :( Initially was gutted Jenson wouldn't get interviewed by Jake at the end as they get on so wellbut cheered when Jenson came back! So sweet! You could tell they were a bit choked up! Will miss jake on BBC F1. He was brilliant!

Maza1987
26-11-2012, 17:38
congrats to seb

karanga
27-11-2012, 02:52
Congrats to Jenson. :clap: :trophy:

Shame that Lewis was forced out. Sad that he is leaving McLaren but good luck to him with Mercedes. :sad:

Congrats to Seb. :clap:

rouges
27-11-2012, 20:17
Congrats to Seb but just can't get too excited about the Red Bull, they just don't do it for me. But if it was Ferrari, McLaren or Williams , it just would feel more exciting. Seb is a very good driver but just wished he would join a more illustrious and excitin team.

AllyB
24-03-2013, 13:40
Vettel must think everyone zips up the back! Arrogant swine!

Sallydaisy
14-04-2013, 10:35
CHINA GRAND PRIX RESULTS

1. Alonso
2. Raikkonen
3. Hamilton
4. Vettel
5. Button
6. Massa
7. Ricciardo
8. Di Mesta
9. Grosjean
10.Hulkenberg
17. Chilton

GOAT
24-05-2013, 14:00
Who do you think will win this weekend ?

AllyB
24-05-2013, 22:28
Rosberg if the Mercedes doesn't blow its tyres too quick. Alonso if they do.

Elenive
26-05-2013, 13:22
Rosberg is still leading and we are quite a distance over the half way point now. Lewis has sunk back to 4th though :sad:

karanga
26-05-2013, 20:56
Well done Nico - shame Lewis had a bad pit stop that stopped him being second. :sad:

AllyB
26-05-2013, 21:40
Think he was just unfortunate that they had to stack for dropping under the safety car.

AllyB
28-07-2013, 21:12
Not surprised really. Other than attracting sponsorship, Schumi hasn't had the most successfull phase 2 of his career.

I wouldn't mind betting that Perez will have more success with McLaren than Hamilton will have with Mercedes.

Di Resta to Ferrari now? I thought that might be Perez' destination.

How long will Rosberg be happy as a no.2?

Thank goodness I ignored my own advice!

david1610
28-07-2013, 22:41
Thank goodness I ignored my own advice!
I thought Hamilton drove a very mature race today. Definitely a win for the driver and not the car, if you see what I mean!

karanga
29-07-2013, 14:48
Well done Lewis. Great to see him top of the rostrum again! Yep thought too that he gave a mature performance. Hope he will have a successful second half. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy: :GBflag:

Elenive
29-07-2013, 17:26
Lovely to see Hamilton get his first win with Mercedes!!

AllyB
29-07-2013, 18:35
Absolutely agree. As far as my original post went, in no way did I think Perez is a better driver than Lewis, but I have been surprised by the relative improvement in the Mercedes and the abysmal performance of McLaren this year.

Elenive
30-07-2013, 21:16
Yeah, although I guess the main news and banter for the minute is who Red Bull is going to pinch for their replacement of Mark Webber. I have a feeling it could be Kimi Raikkonen, although Alonso is possible. However, I would love to see Massa in a Red Bull!

Elenive
26-08-2013, 09:13
Anyone catch the Belgium Grand Prix? Wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be, and Vettel winning isn't all that exciting either :sad: Hamilton did well to get third though :)

AllyB
21-09-2013, 21:55
Not quite sure why, but PdR continuing his cunning plan to make sure he isn't linked with a top drive!

karanga
22-09-2013, 17:36
Great to have some news of Robert Kubica. He is being considered for a WRC drive with Citroen in 2014 after a successful debut year in WRC2 this year.

Doesn't sound as if he will make a comeback in F! which is a shame.

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/story/120189.html

AllyB
08-10-2016, 18:25
Whilst I've always admired his driving I've never been won over by Lewis Hamilton the person.

Seems I've been proved right by his petty childish behaviour with the press this weekend.

jagmad
08-10-2016, 20:02
Whilst I've always admired his driving I've never been won over by Lewis Hamilton the person.

Seems I've been proved right by his petty childish behaviour with the press this weekend.

Sorry but I have to disagree. Firstly I have met the guy and I have an equal respect for Lewis
as I do for Andy. As with both of them I have had to say to the people who criticise, you need
to do your home work before passing judgement.
Both are very misunderstood by the naysayers and the uneducated.
Lewis was trying to make a point, I believe. A poignant one too.
I haven't watched an F1 presser for ages because they are the same old same old.
Lewis I believe cares for and is more aware and connected to his fans that most drivers.
The time he spent signing autographs at Silverstone this year was 10 fold compared to
any other driver I saw. He's passionate about his sport in a very similar way to Andy.
Quote from link below:
"They [fans] can just go on my Instagram, I put all my feelings on there," he said. "If you see my post, you see how passionate I am about this team."

I have people saying to me all the time that they don't agree with some of Andy's
antics on court. (swearing,cursing etc)
My reply is always the same, he's passionate, he cares and he's exciting, not boring.
Funny they normally reply but he is boring, to which I reply make your mind up, not
many boring people swear and curse on TV and have the capability to reach the top
echelons of their chosen profession.

No I'm sorry but in this instance the end could justify the means. For once.
When huge amounts of money get into sport the fan gets drowned out.
We all know about that, ie Davis cup changes and tennis in general.

As for being disrespectful, well he poked fun at himself firstly/too.


http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/10606874/media-snap-back-at-lewis-hamilton-after-distracted-press-conference

AllyB
08-10-2016, 20:18
Admittedly I haven't met him but his behaviour this weekend is very childish and disrespectful to those that fund his obscenely high wage bill.

jagmad
08-10-2016, 22:52
Admittedly I haven't met him but his behaviour this weekend is very childish and disrespectful to those that fund his obscenely high wage bill.

Sorry but when did the Press fund his wage?
He was just trying to say that it's time for change in the press interviews. imo.
He has never been disrespectful to his team, ever.
It's his team that pay his wages. Yes his wage inevitably is performance related in the end.
Just as in any sport no boss is going to pay more than a persons worth.
As for obscenely high wage well that's all relative isn't it?
Is any top flight sports man worth more or less than they are being paid?
I would suggest if they are, it will in the main be adjusted in time, either way.
Talent will be spotted and rewarded on the whole just as lack of it will be too.
And the income go up or down with it.
No I think you will find he was trying to point something out in his own way.
As I keep saying to people if someone says / does something and it upsets/
offends another the most important thing is was upset/offence intended.
If not then the problem is only with the offended not the perceived offender.
Just as in this case right here. We both have an opinion just not the same one.
Remember nobody can hurt/offend you without your permission.
I'm not certain I'm right but I believe given time Lewis will explain if he feels
he needs to and it won't be anything like the press are saying.
More like they felt offended by him pointing out that the of the same old
questions again and again, are an insult to the general public.

AllyB
09-10-2016, 08:10
The press don't fund his wages, but through them is how stars communicate with the public, without whom there would be no sport.

The earnings of all top flight sports stars are obscene, not just Lewis, which is why they are expected to follow certain protocols regardless of their feelings.

Is it a coincidence that Lewis feels that now (only the second time in his career he's been close to second best in his own team) is the time to spit the dummy?

jagmad
10-10-2016, 21:36
The press don't fund his wages, but through them is how stars communicate with the public, without whom there would be no sport.

The earnings of all top flight sports stars are obscene, not just Lewis, which is why they are expected to follow certain protocols regardless of their feelings.

Is it a coincidence that Lewis feels that now (only the second time in his career he's been close to second best in his own team) is the time to spit the dummy?

1 That's right the press don't fund his wages, and yes through them is just one way they communicate with their public.
As I said before the press interviews are getting very boring and he's not on his own in thinking this. He is one of the leaders
in using social media to reach his fans.

2. Saying his or any ones earnings are obscene is immaterial to the discussion. As imo capping earnings will never work.
Worth is such an ambiguous line to have to draw in the sand. What are any of us worth?
NB. I wonder what Jules Bianchi's Family and friends think he was worth?

3. As for it being a coincidence? Could it also be that it coincides with the New order/boss/owner.
Who might just listen to the belief that it's time for change? Instead of the same old protocol.
"Here's your nasty medicine now drink up, there's good boy's"
As for dummy spitting he was smiling/jokey/happy when he did what he did.
Didn't see/hear Carlos getting upset about it either.
Those who want to see it as Lewis being childish will. No matter what.
Just as all those who judged Andy all those years ago when he joked
in front of the camera with Tim about who he would be supporting in the
World Cup.
And just like Andy I know he adores his fans. No F1 driver spends more time with them
or appreciates them more imho. Maybe you not feeling like you can be a fan of him on
a personal level is the reason why you thought how you did.
In the words of Paul Simon
"All lies and jest, still a man hears what he want's to hear and disregards the rest. Hmmmm"

So there you go, I could be wrong, and so could you.
Sure it will all come out in the wash.

But make no mistakes the similarities in the "He's just misunderstood camp" are huge.

karanga
14-05-2017, 19:22
Congratulations to Lewis on a great win over Vettel.


Good race to watch.

Silverdee
15-05-2017, 09:36
Good PR from Ferari locating the little boy who burst into tears when Kimi went out of the race and giving him 5star treatment!

rimarli
15-05-2017, 11:17
That was great.

rimarli
15-05-2017, 11:18
Have just watched the recording. Great race. Hamilton really is a super driver. Such quick reaction to make the overtake.

karanga
16-05-2017, 18:34
Well done Lewis. A great race following by a great winning speech in which his first thoughts were to thank the crowd for their support that he he has always had in Barcelona since he first competed there.

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy: :GBflag:

karanga
16-07-2017, 14:01
Congratulations to Lewis on a brilliant drive to win his 5th British Grand Prix. Only one point between him and Vettel now. :boogie: :bravo: :trophy: :GBflag:

Great crowds at Silverstone and as usual Lewis acknowledged their support.

rimarli
16-07-2017, 14:41
Great drive Lewis. As has been said he always acknowledges the crowd.

jagmad
16-07-2017, 15:32
I noticed most of the comms were in agreement with the Press camp of "Lewis should'ave turned up at the London gig" before the emphatic win.:rolleyes:
Then in the words of EJ (the biggest critic) "looks like he knew what he was doing all along, he concentrated on the job in hand, and that is possibly the most comprehensive F1 weekend I've ever seen.
He blew them all away" That's right E J he did and he still kept his fans up to date via his social media.

So to all Lewis hating press, the nay sayers and Bumper car Seb.
I say, "T-A-K-E T-H-A-T." :raspberry:-:fingersear:

Oh and Lewis,, top job mate,:thumbup: just let your driving do the talking would be my advise. Then there is less chance of being misunderstood by those who don't do their homework,
(But not in the same way as your nearest rival eh?)

karanga
27-08-2017, 21:48
Some good news to cheer us up.

Lewis Hamilton won his 200th grand prix in Belgium today pole to flag - an amazing achievement.

Congratulations to Lewis and best of luck for the rest of the season. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy: :GBflag:

karanga
27-08-2017, 21:54
Mick, 18 year old son of Michael Schumacher, is competing in the European Formula 3 series. Before the main race he drove a demonstration run in one of his father's old cars.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41059921

jagmad
29-08-2017, 02:44
Some good news to cheer us up.

Lewis Hamilton won his 200th grand prix in Belgium today pole to flag - an amazing achievement.

Congratulations to Lewis and best of luck for the rest of the season. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :trophy: :GBflag:

Agreed although his driving was just edged out by his teams rolling pit stop, I was gob smacked.:faint::worship:
Did you see it?

karanga
02-09-2017, 14:29
No I didn't see it, jagmad, but recorded it hoping to watch it soon. :sad:

jagmad
02-09-2017, 20:53
No I didn't see it, jagmad, but recorded it hoping to watch it soon. :sad:

You mean you haven't watched the Belgian GP yet?

jagmad
02-09-2017, 21:04
Oh and congratulations Lewis on breaking the career poles record.
:yahoo::bravo:

Now just make our weekend and nick the championship lead from that mardy bottomed German.

karanga
03-09-2017, 14:15
Congratulations to Lewis. :bravo: :trophy: :GBflag:

3 points ahead of Vettel now. Really hope he will keep this going now. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Alis
03-09-2017, 14:52
Well done, Lewis - great news!:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

AllyB
17-09-2017, 08:49
Good luck Seb this afternoon.

After Lewis's comments on how eating red meat is bad for the planet (pretty ironic from someone paid millions to fly everywhere in a private jet and rev the **** out of a 900hp engine) I couldn't care less if he never won another race in his life.

I don't have a problem with any dietary regime he chooses to follow but using his celebrity status to try and influence others is bang out of order imo.

Linda
17-09-2017, 09:56
But it's true about the production of red meat being bad for the planet - we should all try to reduce our consumption of it.

RosieBear
17-09-2017, 10:17
Good luck Seb this afternoon.

After Lewis's comments on how eating red meat is bad for the planet (pretty ironic from someone paid millions to fly everywhere in a private jet and rev the **** out of a 900hp engine) I couldn't care less if he never won another race in his life.

I don't have a problem with any dietary regime he chooses to follow but using his celebrity status to try and influence others is bang out of order imo.

Straight from the Leonardo DiCaprio school of do as I say, not as I do. Counterproductive blowhards. Celebrity "ambasssadors" do my head in :grrr:

AllyB
17-09-2017, 12:10
Looks like the Ferraris have contrived to hand Lewis another win.

AllyB
17-09-2017, 12:11
But it's true about the production of red meat being bad for the planet - we should all try to reduce our consumption of it.

True? Depends what "experts" you choose to believe!

Josephine
17-09-2017, 12:32
Well it's certainly bad for your health! Many studies show healthiest diets include no red meat.

karanga
17-09-2017, 21:25
Well done Lewis!!! Keep it going. :bravo: :trophy: :GBflag:

jagmad
18-09-2017, 00:04
Good luck Seb this afternoon.

After Lewis's comments on how eating red meat is bad for the planet (pretty ironic from someone paid millions to fly everywhere in a private jet and rev the **** out of a 900hp engine) I couldn't care less if he never won another race in his life.

I don't have a problem with any dietary regime he chooses to follow but using his celebrity status to try and influence others is bang out of order imo.

Luck didn't enter into it for once it was purely Sebs desire to bully Max that was his and the whole of Ferrari's undoing.
Actually that's not strictly true, He's lucky he didn't get a penalty. (according to all the C4 interviews)
Also looking at the replay from on board Lewis's car he was close to taking Lewis out.
It was only because Lewis saw him coming and him hitting the brakes, letting Seb go that allowed Lewis to brilliantly take the win. Imo.

As far as the Vegan point think I must have read a different article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41296229

He's just voicing his opinion and telling his fans the truth on how he feels.
I don't see any preaching or using of celebrity status or trying to influence anyone.
He's certainly had an effect on me though......
Now i'm off to scoff my supper:
Full mixed grill with extra sausage should suffice.

NB. You've not been reading the daily fail again have you?
;);)

Top job Lewis you so deserved this I'm truly made up for you. Diet and all.
"If it works when it works then Blood I ripper........."
:bravo::GBflag::trophy::shelebrate:

jagmad
18-09-2017, 00:13
Well it's certainly bad for your health! Many studies show healthiest diets include no red meat.

Absoutely but as with everything in life it's a trade off and if it's not for you then so be it.
We all do or don't do stuff that would prolong and give us a healthier life, but what's the use of living until you're 90 million and being miserable.
There's a reason the brightest stars burn out fastest.
But I agree it's food for thought. (snigger)

karanga
19-09-2017, 21:31
Officials from The Vegan Society say they hope that the three-time world champion’s decision will encourage some of millions of fans around the globe to pursue a similar path.

Read more at: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/vegans-hope-lewis-hamilton-will-inspire-fans-to-give-up-meat-1-8760714

From this Lewis is just talking abut his change to a vegan diet. It doesn't come across to me as lecturing. We've been told for years that red meat is not good for health.


http://lebuzz.eurosport.co.uk/viral/lewis-hamilton-reveals-strict-new-diet-going-real-test-31934/

jagmad
19-09-2017, 22:51
Officials from The Vegan Society say they hope that the three-time world champion’s decision will encourage some of millions of fans around the globe to pursue a similar path.

Read more at: http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/vegans-hope-lewis-hamilton-will-inspire-fans-to-give-up-meat-1-8760714

From this Lewis is just talking abut his change to a vegan diet. It doesn't come across to me as lecturing. We've been told for years that red meat is not good for health.


http://lebuzz.eurosport.co.uk/viral/lewis-hamilton-reveals-strict-new-diet-going-real-test-31934/

The line below from the lebuzz link:
"Hamilton will hope that the diet has the effect on his driving that it did on Novak Djokovic’s tennis when the Serb famously switched to the approach back in 2010."

I take it never came out of his mouth?

Lewis! crowed surfing is far enough, please, please, please don't start boob thrusting.
I just couldn't stand it.
:whistle::facepalm:

Alis
20-09-2017, 07:12
I thought Djoko followed a gluten free diet - I didn't realise he was vegan.

Josephine
20-09-2017, 08:11
He opened a vegan restaurant in Monte Carlo. Andy went to opening I think.

Josephine
20-09-2017, 08:15
Absoutely but as with everything in life it's a trade off and if it's not for you then so be it.
We all do or don't do stuff that would prolong and give us a healthier life, but what's the use of living until you're 90 million and being miserable.
There's a reason the brightest stars burn out fastest.
But I agree it's food for thought. (snigger)

I am not advocating that anyone should or should not eat red meat. I am saying it is far better for your health to eat as little as possible. I eat very little red meat and don't feel miserable at all as I love trying lots of different tasty recipes.

jagmad
20-09-2017, 11:49
I am not advocating that anyone should or should not eat red meat. I am saying it is far better for your health to eat as little as possible. I eat very little red meat and don't feel miserable at all as I love trying lots of different tasty recipes.

Just so as you know I was agreeing with you, hence the starting with Absolutely.....
And I'm in full agreement again.

Although..........?

I do hope you're not using your celebrity status on the AMFF to try and influence others as that would be bang out of order imo. (Joke)

;)

Linda
20-09-2017, 18:43
Although I said that we should all eat less red meat, it seems that athletes may need it. Djoko's form has been off since he went vegan. Rafa had always been advised not to eat it, but when Moya joined his team he got Rafa eating it again - and look how his form has improved.

jagmad
20-09-2017, 18:55
Although I said that we should all eat less red meat, it seems that athletes may need it. Djoko's form has been off since he went vegan. Rafa had always been advised not to eat it, but when Moya joined his team he got Rafa eating it again - and look how his form has improved.

Hmmm?
My form at work has been going down hill recently.
"Lynne? Add more steak to that click and collect, we may be on to something"

But I thought that the Singapore GP was the most gruelling?
Can't be right if a vegan can win.
;)
:laugh:

karanga
02-10-2017, 14:09
Well done Lewis - finishing 2nd to Verstappen and extending his lead over Vettel in the Championship Race.
:thumbup:

http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/359110/hamilton-accepts-red-bull-had-upper-hand/

karanga
30-10-2017, 01:15
Well done Lewis on clinching his 4th World Championship title today. :bravo: :GBflag:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41797604

AllyB
08-07-2018, 14:51
Enjoyable British GP this afternoon. Lewis was unlucky to get tagged early on but fought back to second. Just a pity for the fans that he spat the dummy and shunned the on track interviews.

karanga
13-10-2018, 21:50
19 year old Mick Schumacher, the son of seven-time Formula One world champion Michael, has won the Formula 3 European title.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/45851176

karanga
30-03-2020, 22:54
A breathing aid that helps keep Covid-19 patients out of intensive care has been created by mechanical designers, doctors, and the Mercedes F1 group.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-coronavirus-news-mercedes-f1-making-a-significant-impact-in-helping-coronavirus-patients/

The Formula 1 season badly hit by Coronavirus could be extended into January.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/52078793

Lewis Hamlton compares coronavirus quarantee to the life of a caged animal

https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-lewis-hamilton-compares-coronavirus-quarantine-to-lives-of-caged-animal/:

Lewis Hamilton may have to find another seat at the end of 2020 :sad:

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1262302/Lewis-Hamilton-Seat-At-Risk-Mercedes-Advised-To-Sell-F1-Team-2020-Season-Ends-News

karanga
10-05-2020, 23:12
Formula 1 bosses are in talks with the UK government as to whether new measures to control coronavirus affect plans to re-start the season.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday that air travellers into the UK would soon be forced to self-isolate for a 14-day period after arrival.
On paper, that could scupper F1's plans to hold two races in Austria and two at Silverstone on consecutive weekends.
But F1 has detailed plans to ensure its activities will be coronavirus-safe.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/52608727


Lewis Hamilton says he is "enjoying" some aspects of Formula 1's enforced break because it has given him time to refresh and revitalise himself.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/52600050

Sebastian Vettel is to leave Ferrari at end of the year

https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/formula-one-sebastian-vettel-to-leave-ferrari-at-end-of-the-year-as-talks-fail-1.71452423

Sallydaisy
28-03-2021, 16:42
Lewis Hamilton kicks off 2021 with a win at the Bahrain GP.
Held off Verstappen, despite the Mercedes driver taking the lead briefly.

suttontennis
29-03-2021, 11:44
Lewis Hamilton kicks off 2021 with a win at the Bahrain GP.
Held off Verstappen, despite the Mercedes driver taking the lead briefly.

Plus ca change

Sallydaisy
18-04-2021, 15:20
Imola Classic Grand Prix

1. Max Verstappen
:trophy:
2. Lewis Hamilton GBR
3. Lando Norris GBR
:GBflag:

Sallydaisy
18-04-2021, 15:27
Also, Florida will host an F1 event from 2022 per article on the BBC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/56792549

Miami will hold its first Grand Prix in 2022 after Formula 1 secured a 10-year deal for a race in the Florida city.

karanga
03-08-2021, 00:11
:sad::sad::sad:


https://www.givemesport.com/1731503-lewis-hamiltons-postrace-interview-at-hungarian-gp-was-concerning

Sallydaisy
05-12-2021, 19:45
Hamilton just won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
:trophy::GBflag::cheers:

Takes the Championship year end title down to the wire ...
... puts him and Verstappen level on points but the Dutchman is ahead on race wins.
I don't actually watch the races but the live reporting on the BBC makes lively reading!!!
:battle: