Relax.. My post wasn't aimed at posters on this forum.. just Ham haters in general.. I see it every weekend from all corners of the internet.
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Relax.. My post wasn't aimed at posters on this forum.. just Ham haters in general.. I see it every weekend from all corners of the internet.
Oh come on.
Lewis has faced racism for his whole racing career, both direct and indirect, from both inside the sport and from fans.
I'm not saying all of his detractors are racists, but his race is certainly a factor in at least some of the criticism he receives.
DarkestHour
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For some reason the race isnt broadcast here in the States until now so I have been avoiding this thread. I turned the TV to NBCSN to watch and sure enough the ticker is showing who won. No surprise now! Bah!
Hopefully it is at least an interesting race so I will watch a little.
Hopefully it is at least an interesting race so I will watch a little.
Waldo Lydecker
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Okay, sounds reasonable, thanks! Well anyway, good for the championship. I just want a true racer with guts to win the championship, like Hamilton. I still think he is one of the best racers out there regardless of the car (with Alonso and maybe... Vettel?). On the other hand, Rosberg is not.
It was a fun race!!
Please use sarcasm tags the next time, because I actually did report you to a mod.
Formula 1 Fans really love their conspiracy theories, eh?
It was broadcast on regular NBC. I believe Canada and the US gp will be as well.
oh no he didn't. Besides, racism doesn't exist anymore. True story.
Anyways, now I'm considering going to the next GP. Good stuff for the championship as far as I'm concerned.
Call the people out who you think are racists or don't call people racists for disliking someone on this forum. It's really that simple.
Jesus.. some of you need to get out more.. It's not possibly that fucking serious..
Let me go back and add my sarcasm tags.
DarkestHour
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Good to know, thank you. I wasn't minding local stations.
I always hated the way McLaren chewed up and spit out Checo. Did much more harm to his career than if he'd had a steady climb to a top team. He can drive.
Button should have been gone a while ago.
I think he has said since that he wasn't ready for a top tier (at the time) car/team. Too much too soon kind of thing. Amazing drive by him today!
RaySpencer
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I love Lewis, he's been my favourite driver since he started... but I wish he got second today, I really wanted Danny to get this one, he was killing it all weekend.
Danny for 1st in Canada!
Danny for 1st in Canada!
brotkasten
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The issue is that the F1GAF community has been called racist a bunch of time over the years, because hating Lewis and his lifestyle is apparently racist, much like making fun of Eddie Jordan's shitty shirts, his wig and lifestyle, DJ Alguersuari back then and any other thing that is "out of line" for this so called "gentlemen sport" and "pinnacle of motorsport".
The way I see it is posts like that can be toxic for a community and we actually lost a bunch of great members over the years, because you just can't have a good discussion in here anymore for reasons like that and more. It gets harder to look at the justified complains about the racism towards Lewis, when you have people honestly shouting "conspiracy!" at the same time, because Lewis got really shit luck in the first couple of races. E: Just to be clear, the other side of people hating on Lewis for whatever he does in his private life, are just as responsible.
If you, or anyone else for that matter, honestly think people in here are being racist, call them out, report them and a mod will come in and bring out the trash. I know it, because I did exactly that in the past.
Arrivabene's gone at the end of the season, isn't he?
Canada's Merc's to lose.
I don't know if it's a leadership problem at this point. Throwing the team into another huge shakeup at the top so quickly could easily do more harm than good.
Canada is real hard on brakes, and Rosberg was having break issues in Monaco. If that's a hidden issue that doesn't get solved by the next race, we could easily see one or both cars have issues.
You know what, you're right.. while my post was not directed specifically at posters on this forum.. I can see how/why it could lead to a toxic derail of a good conversation.. my fault.
RaySpencer
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Yeah for sure, Hamilton's specifically, since he's so god damn good here. I love it!
It's kinda crazy to think that this is really possible. Ferrari have been doing pretty well. They have been fighting for the championship multiple times over the last years. Even when you are doing a good job, it would be insane to expect you to lead the field with mathematical certainty given how competitive F1 is. Just look at other high-budget teams.
What Ferrari really needs is stability. Even the Todt-Brawn-Schumacher dream team did have a lot of rough times.
can't even be mad anymore, there is nothing left inside of me. sixth race and ferrari is on maximum choke.
I think that he could be sacked after summer break, if they will still go backwards
Big boss will surely demand answers if they fail in Canada
just don't have any expectations and your all good, thats what made last year so great as a Ferrari fan.
brotkasten
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I'm just glad that I got my point across well enough, because I didn't want it to sound like it's not an issue in general. It definitely is, but I like to think that this shit is not being tolerated in this community.
It wouldn't surprise me, but it wouldn't accomplish anything.
Ferrari seems to have a deeply rooted issue in terms of car development and I'd love to know what it is. They can't be firing people all the time and poach great engineers and designers from other teams, only to start with a decent car and get zero results over the season.
I know it's not literally just one man designing an entire (race winning) F1 car, but when you fire your Engineering Director after a couple of rough seasons, only for him to switch to a different team and build them a championship winning car, when you have to realize that you're the problem.
Business
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Pirelli should work on making the tires really different. It's a bit ridiculous teams get three kinds of dry tires and without the colors it would have been impossible to tell which is which, all performed and lasted equally.
On Hamilton I believe he gained advantage from cutting the chicanne. I think as he tries to defend he brakes with part on his car out of the dry line and goes long, cuts and gains advantage. The block on the exit is harsh but oh well. Lucky because another day somebody wrecks you for that.
On Hamilton I believe he gained advantage from cutting the chicanne. I think as he tries to defend he brakes with part on his car out of the dry line and goes long, cuts and gains advantage. The block on the exit is harsh but oh well. Lucky because another day somebody wrecks you for that.
Gareth Bale
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Rosberg was saying he was told to let Lewis through cause he didn't have the pace.
I hope Lewis would have done the same but to be honest I'm not so sure he would have done it without a fight
I hope Lewis would have done the same but to be honest I'm not so sure he would have done it without a fight
Really puts things in perspective. He lost nothing by being kicked out.
Vettel sounds very frustrated this season. Last year he was content with that third podium spot in most races and then a couple of wins. But this season should have been step forward, but even getting to the podium looks much harder for Ferrari.
Having seen the video a few times, it looks as if Hamilton did leave enough room in his fight with Ricciardo, but it's Monaco and Ricciardo was wise not to trust him and quickly back out of that situation.
Having seen the video a few times, it looks as if Hamilton did leave enough room in his fight with Ricciardo, but it's Monaco and Ricciardo was wise not to trust him and quickly back out of that situation.
Highlight of the race:
https://streamable.com/tjpr
https://streamable.com/tjpr
Myoclonic Jerk
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lol... stupid mistake. he could've done well.. considering
Great race overall.. Hamilton on the right track finally..
He can't because he's talking through his arse. Not everything comes down to race ffs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJFwv7PuYpY
Looks to me like Rosberg just got a bit sleepy at the last corner.
Yagami_Sama
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I missed almost the entire race, due to the joys of work in a Sunday morning, due to some technical issues.
Anyway, I just watched the end of the last lap, when the television was showing Alonso running alone on the track, after almost I had a heart attack, I thought Did Alonso win this thing? and then he completed the lap and finished the race on 5th, and since it is Alonso favorite spot, it is like a win.
I will read this thread later, in order to avoid spoilers, and there will be a reprise in about 02 hours.
Anyway, I just watched the end of the last lap, when the television was showing Alonso running alone on the track, after almost I had a heart attack, I thought Did Alonso win this thing? and then he completed the lap and finished the race on 5th, and since it is Alonso favorite spot, it is like a win.
I will read this thread later, in order to avoid spoilers, and there will be a reprise in about 02 hours.
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