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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3316   
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Legend.
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29th Oct 2018 6:04pm |
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| stanley Member Since: 18 Sep 2009 Location: Dorset /hampshire Posts: 1032 
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Agreed
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29th Oct 2018 6:17pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5192
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His brother doesn't seem to get much sponsor sadly, As I have seen him in the clios and a couple of races in the BTCC at croft. He hasn't won a race yet in the clios but he is working on it. Sometimes I wonder if he as the right car and team under him tbh. The btcc stint the car he drove wasn't all that up to scratch, and he had a few prangs with it. Which I think he blew his budget before the season final sadly. Shame he doesn't get looked after like his brother as I think he would go far too. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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29th Oct 2018 8:29pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3785  
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Lewis is obviously a very talented driver, but He's also had the best machinery under him, which is often the case when a driver wins a string of championships in whatever category.
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29th Oct 2018 8:55pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5192
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funny you say that pickles, colin turkington won the BTCC champion ship with out winning a single race this year. just been pure consistent. But the car has been heavily wound back sadly with the toca, so it wasn't the fastest car on the grid compared to others. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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29th Oct 2018 9:01pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6098 
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Shame he doesn't seem to be a sportsman on TV.... looks and acts like a right spoilt brat to me.... always crying when he's not in front.
you only need to look in the "get your hats & watches on" room after the races pre-podium.. every other driver ignores him and he makes no effort to chat to them. |
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29th Oct 2018 10:06pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1286 
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I've supported Lewis Hamilton from the start of his F1 career.
However I think "Legend" is over the top. My personal Legends never did - and don't now - get paid £40,000,000 a year. |
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29th Oct 2018 10:06pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3514 
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I find it hard to fathom that great teams of old, Williams, McLaren are struggling like mad with lack of investment and a lack of major sponsors. I follow F1 but it seems to be lacking something. Too much technology, too much reliance on pit stops, safety cars and the tyre rules bring nothing to the party. A bunch of competitive cars with a manual gear sticks would be a start. Drop all the DRS stuff and bring back the skill of the driver.
Not taking anything away from Lewis, he is very competent. It’s just he has a pretty good car and a team that communicate well. Are you listening Ferrari? 
I really can see Williams going out of F1 and that would be a sad day. It’s just every time the F1 roadshow try to make things more competitive, it just seems to get more expensive. A positive from this weekend, the red hatching was a good idea. It keeps cars on the track but penalises them if the hatching is crossed  |
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29th Oct 2018 10:33pm |
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| windy81 Member Since: 14 Mar 2018 Location: North Wales Posts: 311  
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The bit that's missing from F1 is...........risk.
All risk has been taken out of every equation. No risk.... no reward.....no entertainment. Last time i watched it properly was in the days of Nigel Mansell, who is to my mind a legend in the truest meaning of the word. He risked everything to win, absolutely everything. Amazing times, sadly, never to be again. To have such risk displayed so publically in this politically correct times would be like televising the bull fights on the BBC; viewer discretion is advised. |
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30th Oct 2018 7:54am |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829  
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Apparently Jackie Stewart's most important number is '57'. That's the number of fellow racers he knew who died during his career.
Monsieur Le Grenadier
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30th Oct 2018 8:17am |
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| WindyJ Member Since: 18 Oct 2018 Location: France Posts: 190 |
Legend is a bit strong. One of the best for sure but he never came close to winning anything unless sat in the very best car. Shuey went to crap Ferrari from dominant Benetton and took 2nd season there down to the last race against dominant Williams and McLaren....that’s legendary.
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30th Oct 2018 9:02am |
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| Ads90 Member Since: 16 Jun 2008 Location: Cots-on-the-Wolds Posts: 812
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I'm no particular fan of Lewis, and after many years following F1 I'm loosing interest as the races are now so so boring.
However, the best driver on the grid inevitably ends up in the best car - I'm pretty sure Lewis is the best driver today, and particularly of latter years now he has matured (a little). Also he (& other top-paid young sports/pop stars) live in a world we can't relate to, it's no surprise he struggles to appear grounded - he's not. Finally, re. safety - I only want to watch a sport that has a risk of accident/crashing, without the risk of serious injury/death. Thankfully, I think F1 now provides this. I sure Mansell et al would agree. |
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30th Oct 2018 9:47am |
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| MJN110 Member Since: 18 May 2015 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 380 
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I have always been a motor sport fan but over the last 10 years i have found F! to be boring and no longer follow it.
It seems to me it is like a big version of a play station game I will bet Lewis is very good on a playstation. F1 is seriously over rated if you want to see real talent you cant beat Rally driving and motor cycle racing Moto GP in particular it is far more entertaining to watch. 2016 Defender Landmark 90 2005 Defender CSW TD5 90XS |
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30th Oct 2018 12:41pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3316
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Funny you should mention Mansell. He was on the box yesterday saying he thinks Lewis will beat Schumacher 's record and be the best ever. Personally 'Best ever' will always be Senna for me and then Schuey but Lewis is up there. 5 titles earns legendary status in my book. Just as it did Fangio. Also a bit odd reading posts saying he only won because he had the best car when this year clearly he didn't.... |
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30th Oct 2018 4:06pm |
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