Lewis Hamilton booed

Matesrates

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During his interview after winning pole. What is it about this guy that’s not likeable? I can’t work it out, but he just doesn’t come across well.
 
Mainly Dutch again who blaming him for Red Bull making another error in letting him get out first in final qualifying.
 
Red Bull have a lot to answer for, Horner and Marko need to shut the fuck up, instead of instigating hatred.

None of this is Hamilton’s doing.
Yep, little failed driver Horner needs to stop spouting his boss's rubbish who's still bitter about Hamilton signing for Mercedes and not his sugary drink team.

Every time they whinge about the last race now Hamilton just grows even more in confidence, he didn't look remotely arsed about the booing either.

Red Bull have tried to bully everyone over the years but going after Hamilton is a huge error, Lewis is a master at mind games, ask Alonso.

They should have spent their time explaining to Verstappen how turning in on a 50/50 against the most successful driver of all time when you're 33 points ahead in the Championship is a stupid thing to do.
 
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Those Red Bull whoppers want to listen to what Johnny Herbert had to say yesterday(ex head race official) on Sky that Silverstone was just a racing incident nothing more instead of still moaning about it and the fans booing Lewis.

Personally I thought Verstappen's driving was unacceptable and the main cause of the crash, across the whole lap he was moving around wildly and essentially saying stay behind me or I will crash into you, I think the commentators should've looked much more closely at that.
 
I’m guessing it’s because he’s very opinionated and uses his position in Sport to elevate his opinions and ensure he’s heard?

He’s also a rank hypocrite on subjects like the environment which works against him when he becomes a bit “preachy”

Sports men and women should talk about sports and stop telling everyone how to live. Being part of F1 doesn't give you the right to lecture anyone about saving the planet or feeding the hungry.
 
Sports men and women should talk about sports and stop telling everyone how to live. Being part of F1 doesn't give you the right to lecture anyone about saving the planet or feeding the hungry.
It's not a sport, with that in mind he can say what he likes. By the way I don't agree with your take, politicians jump on sport when it suits them.
 
It's not a sport, with that in mind he can say what he likes. By the way I don't agree with your take, politicians jump on sport when it suits them.

Sportsmen lecturing on politics and politicians lecturing on sport are equally wrong, but the hedonists involved in Formula One are the worst possible example to real life people.
 
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Sports men and women should talk about sports and stop telling everyone how to live. Being part of F1 doesn't give you the right to lecture anyone about saving the planet or feeding the hungry.
What does give you that right then. If politicians did their job instead of feathering their own nests maybe sports people wouldn’t need to do it for them.
Personally I applaud anyone in the spotlight who uses their fame for good.
 
Absolute garbage.

I suppose you also think Marcus Rashford shouldn’t help to feed hungry kids because our government are incapable.

What's Hamilton's lack of popularity got to do with Marcus Rashford? Is Rashford a tax exile? Does he earn £10m a year and tell everyone how they should live? Does he travel around the world with the F1 circus polluting the planet?
 
He doesn't help himself with his views on racism, equality and past history. Whilst being paid by the companies that made lots of money from a shady past.
Also racing in countries with appealing human rights recognised records.
This complaint can also be leveled at footballers going to play in the next world Cup. It seems it is OK to have a social concern about lots of things and use your high profile position to make it widely known. Unless that is of course it will affect your earnings.
This is only my opinion and Lewis Hamilton along with many other high profile celebs probably do more for charity than I will ever know or be aware of. So they aren't necessarily bad people, just a bit annoying at times.
 
Winners are always not likeable. I always used to say he looks like Theo Walcott. Not sure about that now.
 
He was criticising new legislation in Hungary earlier this week that stops under 18's having gender reassignment procedures. I think this was one of a number of reasons why he got the bird from the locals.

He'd be much more preferable if he just drove his motorcar and stopped trying to stick his beak into every issue trying to show himself to be right on.
 
His actions on the podium summed his character up for me plain dull and a poor loser.
3rd place looked like he just didn’t want to be there didn't join in with the celebrations with the other two drivers which is the norm.
In his defence he says he’s had long Covid all season really? as it didn’t stop him celebrating earlier races that he won.
 
Those Red Bull whoppers want to listen to what Johnny Herbert had to say yesterday(ex head race official) on Sky that Silverstone was just a racing incident nothing more instead of still moaning about it and the fans booing Lewis.

Perhaps what Johnny Herbert thinks about it differs from others with as much experience as him ?
 
Perhaps what Johnny Herbert thinks about it differs from others with as much experience as him ?
No, except for the Red Bull employees Coulthard and Webber, literally every single other current or former F1 driver when asked said it was a racing incident.

Brilliant race today, Verstropen losing the lead of the Championship, great little battle between Lewis and Alonso and a worthy winner, nice to see Vettel up there again as well.
 
He was criticising new legislation in Hungary earlier this week that stops under 18's having gender reassignment procedures. I think this was one of a number of reasons why he got the bird from the locals.

He'd be much more preferable if he just drove his motorcar and stopped trying to stick his beak into every issue trying to show himself to be right on.

They are having a democratic referendum in Hungary on the issues.

I guess Hamilton is entitled to his views on matters but might be an idea to keep his nose out and leave it to the people of Hungary to decide.

To be fair to Hamilton, he wasn't the only non Hungarian driver sticking his nose in.
 
No, except for the Red Bull employees Coulthard and Webber, literally every single other current or former F1 driver when asked said it was a racing incident.

Brilliant race today, Verstropen losing the lead of the Championship, great little battle between Lewis and Alonso and a worthy winner, nice to see Vettel up there again as well.

I'm still struggling to see why Red Bull should listen to the views of Johnny Herbert ?

Unless of course, we should listen to Johhny Herbert because he backs Hamilton over the incident ?
 
Perhaps what Johnny Herbert thinks about it differs from others with as much experience as him ?
Only thing wrong with that post if Herbert had been the head official at Silverstone which he's qualified for and done many many times in the past nothing would have happened to Lewis is he more wrong than a pundit who has never officiated at Grand Prix races?
 
Only thing wrong with that post if Herbert had been the head official at Silverstone which he's qualified for and done many many times in the past nothing would have happened to Lewis is he more wrong than a pundit who has never officiated at Grand Prix races?

I don't know how a pundit who has never officiated at Grand Prix races comes into it ?

If you are referring to me, then it is very true that I have never officiated at a Grand Prix race but I have not offered an opinion on the Hamilton incident at the British GP.

I have absolutely no doubt that Johnny Herbert is everything that you say but I'm equally sure that the Red Bull team is full of experienced racing professionals.

The opinion of the professionals may differ from those of Johnny Herbert, that doesn't mean that they are right and that Herbert is wrong but even if you think Herbert is right on the matter, when did it become a crime for a team to back their own man and especially if they believe that he was wronged ?

In summary, Johnny Herbert is an experienced racing professional but his views on matters are not definitive.
 
I don't know how a pundit who has never officiated at Grand Prix races comes into it ?

If you are referring to me, then it is very true that I have never officiated at a Grand Prix race but I have not offered an opinion on the Hamilton incident at the British GP.

I have absolutely no doubt that Johnny Herbert is everything that you say but I'm equally sure that the Red Bull team is full of experienced racing professionals.

The opinion of the professionals may differ from those of Johnny Herbert, that doesn't mean that they are right and that Herbert is wrong but even if you think Herbert is right on the matter, when did it become a crime for a team to back their own man and especially if they believe that he was wronged ?

In summary, Johnny Herbert is an experienced racing professional but his views on matters are not definitive.
Absolutely bloody missing the point with a load of long winded waffle.
FFS he's been the referee before who has made the descions not just an ex driver.
 
Absolutely bloody missing the point with a load of long winded waffle.
FFS he's been the referee before who has made the descions not just an ex driver.

poolseasider

It might be an idea for you to calm down a little.

I am not missing the point in the slightest but it would appear that's exactly what you are doing yourself.

I made it perfectly clear, that I agreed with you in that Johnny Herbert is a very experienced and professional motor racing person.

I also explained that although he is an experienced and professional individual, that it does not mean that his opinion on this incident - or on anything else - is definitive.

Some will agree with him and some won't.
 
poolseasider

It might be an idea for you to calm down a little.

I am not missing the point in the slightest but it would appear that's exactly what you are doing yourself.

I made it perfectly clear, that I agreed with you in that Johnny Herbert is a very experienced and professional motor racing person.

I also explained that although he is an experienced and professional individual, that it does not mean that his opinion on this incident - or on anything else - is definitive.

Some will agree with him and some won't.
Every single person who has ever driven an F1 car round that corner in a Grand Prix agrees with him, except those employed by Red Bull.

Try and find a quote from a driver who doesn't.
 
Every single person who has ever driven an F1 car round that corner in a Grand Prix agrees with him, except those employed by Red Bull.

Try and find a quote from a driver who doesn't.

Lytham

A quote from Giedo van der Garde on the incident:

The analyst remembers well from his days as a Formula One driver that Verstappen's reaction was logical. "The first thing you do when you crash is feel if you are completely okay. Is everything still there? Legs okay? And then out and away." Van der Garde argues that there was only one person at fault in the incident. "My opinion is that Hamilton was the culprit."
 
Lytham

A quote from Giedo van der Garde on the incident:

The analyst remembers well from his days as a Formula One driver that Verstappen's reaction was logical. "The first thing you do when you crash is feel if you are completely okay. Is everything still there? Legs okay? And then out and away." Van der Garde argues that there was only one person at fault in the incident. "My opinion is that Hamilton was the culprit."
Blimey, you did have a google. He's Dutch anyway so doesn't count.
 
Blimey, you did have a google. He's Dutch anyway so doesn't count.

Of course I did and it came up straight away.

I'm not disagreeing - or agreeing - with you over the incident, I'm just stating the blatantly obvious in saying that Johnny Herbert's opinion on the incident is not definitive.

That is not saying that Johnny Herbert isn't an experienced professional racing person or suggesting that his opinion should not be respected.

No doubt some drivers with a better driving career than Herbert will disagree with him but that wouldn't mean that they were correct in the same way that Herbert's word is not worth any more than those at Red Bull who may not have driven in a Grand Prix.
 
What's Verstappen's excuse today? Was it Hamilton's fault again?

And Hamilton upgraded to 2nd after Vettel disqualified
 
I'm thinking it's time we added Hamilton to the list of AVFTT untouchables who should not be criticised under any circumstances.

I propose that Sir Lewis Hamilton of Monte Carlo, Monaco be added, do we have anybody willing to second my proposal ?

Current members include:

Marcus Rashford

Gareth Southgate

Simon Sadler

FSA
 
Every single person who has ever driven an F1 car round that corner in a Grand Prix agrees with him, except those employed by Red Bull.

Try and find a quote from a driver who doesn't.

That's utter bollocks as you well know.

If you are talking about the British media then yes. And as you know no driver will make a comment about it either due to cementing their existence. And Nico Rosberg has made it clear he thought Hamilton was to blame. And he's a Merc guy.
 
That's utter bollocks as you well know.

If you are talking about the British media then yes. And as you know no driver will make a comment about it either due to cementing their existence. And Nico Rosberg has made it clear he thought Hamilton was to blame. And he's a Merc guy.
If you want to talk about 'utter bollocks' and then just make things up you're going to look silly.

Rosberg was among those who felt it was too difficult to call either way.

"It's not a 100 per cent obvious one," said the 2016 world champion of the collision.

"It was a close-fought battle throughout all the corners after the start. Then there it was just a little bit over the edge and they touched.

"That's why there are different opinions and I like to call it a racing incident as well.

 
None of us are professionals in the sport, but we do have opinions, and mine is that Hamilton wasn’t at fault, nevertheless, even though he’s “one of our own” and massively successful, he’s not likeable for some reason.
 
Well the crowd gave a hugh roar of approval every time he passed another driver whilst fighting back from 14th place. And if Alonso hadn't held him up for 4 or 5 laps he would have probably won that race through brilliant driving on a circiut that is difficult to pass on.
Sour grapes from Red Bull and their supporters on what was genuine racing at the previous race.
I don't particularity like Hamilton as a person, but on this he has handled himself both professionally and with aplomb
 
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