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[Omiee]

Nope, ALO fastest in FP1.

I thought they only look at pole, lead the race and fastest lap.

 

[NHale]

And to think that if he had retired after his near death in Hungary he would be seen as a great driver, an almost champion and a very fast promising talent.

But he did come back, he´s not the same and it´s viewed as less than dog poop these days.

The sport is brutal, but anyone can agree that his days should be over. He´ll never be the same. Should retire and enjoy his family and money. No point on keeping him for Ferrari. If they want some quiet guy that won´t bother Alonso, they can get a bunch of young drivers for a change.

I'm actually a little surprised he even wants to stay at Ferrari, considering he's just being crushed by his teammate and even his own team. Like you said by now everyone only remembers him as the slow driver that makes silly mistakes and is always behind Alonso, when in fact he was 2 corners away from being a World Champion after driving a great season for Ferrari.

Even Barrichello had an higher self-esteem and left Ferrari when he was getting destroyed by Schumacher and his own team.

 

[brotkasten]

I'm actually a little surprised he even wants to stay at Ferrari, considering he's just being crushed by his teammate and even his own team. Like you said by now everyone only remembers him as the slow driver that makes silly mistakes and is always behind Alonso, when in fact he was 2 corners away from being a World Champion after driving a great season for Ferrari.

Even Barrichello had an higher self-esteem and left Ferrari when he was getting destroyed by Schumacher and his own team.

I don't blame Massa at all for staying at Ferrari, even as a #2 clown. He's still getting 6 million this year. Less than the previous years, but still not bad, considering his performance. That's twice the sum Kimi gets from Lotus.

 

[olore]

I do think Kimi as a character is overrated. Yes, some of his comments are funny and whatever, but his attitude is really getting on my nerves. As funny as his comments during the race might be at first, it's really disrespectful towards his race engineer and whoever else he's talking to.

Buy maybe it's just me.

No, I agree with you. I like a rebel but he is just coming across as someone who lacks manners.

 

[ClassyPenguin]

No. I like a rebel but he is just coming across as someone who lacks manners.

So he's just Northern European?

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It's a joke people

 

[KillerMan91]

No, I agree with you. I like a rebel but he is just coming across as someone who lacks manners.

What I have read from Finnish papers about the people that has met him and had chat with him he actually seems to be pretty nice guy. Just couple of weeks ago read story about disabled athlete that met him and Kimi promised to buy him some equipment that will help him to get better and even said ''promise me that you will use it a lot!''.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Here's a picture he posted on Instagram.

Are you still surprised at the reactions?

No one else in the sports is characterized by their hobbies as much as Lewis. I'm not gonna beat around the bush and say this hip-hop thing is mostly played up because he's black. Seriously. Webber is far more passionate about his cycling and stuff than Lewis is about his music, but you don't hear cycling references bandied around every other day regarding Webber. I assume other drivers have other hobbies that are publicly known too, but don't have it slapped on them as a label.

There is no surprise here, for me. I assume people think along racial lines, whether they're aware of it or not. This seems obvious when it pertains to Lewis. I've talked more about the guy than maybe 75% of the F1 fanbase, and I can honestly say I've never once made mention of his interest in hip-hop, except in posts like this where I try to point out the awkwardness of it.

tl;dr It comes up a disproportionate amount given the relative lack of public activity he displays on the genre. Far more than any other drivers' hobbies, that's for certain. If it makes anyone uncomfortable to think about, I guess I've done my job. PEACE.

 

[Psychotext]

I've seen Webber's cycling discussed loads, same goes for Button's triathalons and Kimi's motorcross and ice racing.

That said, none of them seem to be publicity whores, so perhaps the reason their activities seem to be discussed less is that they're less interested in people discussing them.

 

[Dead Man]

No one else in the sports is characterized by their hobbies as much as Lewis. I'm not gonna beat around the bush and say this hip-hop thing is mostly played up because he's black. Seriously. Webber is far more passionate about his cycling and stuff than Lewis is about his music, but you don't hear cycling references bandied around every other day regarding Webber. I assume other drivers have other hobbies that are publicly known too, but don't have it slapped on them as a label.

There is no surprise here, for me. I assume people think along racial lines, whether they're aware of it or not. This seems obvious when it pertains to Lewis. I've talked more about the guy than maybe 75% of the F1 fanbase, and I can honestly say I've never once made mention of his interest in hip-hop, except in posts like this where I try to point out the awkwardness of it.

tl;dr It comes up a disproportionate amount given the relative lack of public activity he displays on the genre. Far more than any other drivers' hobbies, that's for certain. If it makes anyone uncomfortable to think about, I guess I've done my job. PEACE.

The hip hop thing is not even a thing I was aware of until I read he was doing a... hip hop album. He just comes across as rich kid trying to be working class.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

I've seen Webber's cycling discussed loads, same goes for Button's triathalons and Kimi's motorcross and ice racing.

That said, none of them seem to be publicity whores, so perhaps the reason their activities seem to be discussed less is that they're less interested in people discussing them.

Additionally...

Jaime Alguersuari + DJ'ing, Tiger Woods + fucking, Shane Warne + poker, Andrew Flintoff + drinking, Chris Eubank + being a mentalist, Jonathan Edwards + physics, Jarno Trulli + his vineyard, Lance Armstrong + charity/lies

Not hard to think of some. And Lewis' infatuation with hip hop is barely mentioned relative to his on/off relationship with Nicole and his dog, despite the fact that Lewis describes himself as "Formula 1 driver, Artist, singer/songwriter/musician."

I assume people think along racial lines, whether they're aware of it or not.

You're certainly adept at it.

 

[DrM]

Hard to keep track of it, but they're together again now right?

That's two full rotations isn't it?

I think that they are not together (yet). He is still full of religious stuff on Twitter

At least he can turn into a preacher when he is done with racing #godbless

 

[Hammer24]

I've seen Webber's cycling discussed loads, same goes for Button's triathalons and Kimi's motorcross and ice racing.

That said, none of them seem to be publicity whores, so perhaps the reason their activities seem to be discussed less is that they're less interested in people discussing them.

I´d say that's a tiny bit unfair assessment. As a rule of thumb I´d say, the higher the driver placed in the championship, the bigger the magnifying glass he lives under.
And of course, activities nonrelated to sports give bigger headlines as well.

 

[Psychotext]

Jaime Alguersuari + DJ'ing

Forgot about that. Funny thing is that he's supposed to be quite good (at least he's had the balls to release some of his stuff).

I´d say that's a tiny bit unfair assessment. As a rule of thumb I´d say, the higher the driver placed in the championship, the bigger the magnifying glass he lives under.
And of course, activities nonrelated to sports give bigger headlines as well.

How much do you hear about Vettel's private life? Next to nothing, because he wants it that way.

 

[mrklaw]

No one else in the sports is characterized by their hobbies as much as Lewis. I'm not gonna beat around the bush and say this hip-hop thing is mostly played up because he's black. Seriously. Webber is far more passionate about his cycling and stuff than Lewis is about his music, but you don't hear cycling references bandied around every other day regarding Webber. I assume other drivers have other hobbies that are publicly known too, but don't have it slapped on them as a label.

There is no surprise here, for me. I assume people think along racial lines, whether they're aware of it or not. This seems obvious when it pertains to Lewis. I've talked more about the guy than maybe 75% of the F1 fanbase, and I can honestly say I've never once made mention of his interest in hip-hop, except in posts like this where I try to point out the awkwardness of it.

tl;dr It comes up a disproportionate amount given the relative lack of public activity he displays on the genre. Far more than any other drivers' hobbies, that's for certain. If it makes anyone uncomfortable to think about, I guess I've done my job. PEACE.

couldn't it simply be because music and entertainment are more interesting news than Mark Webber riding a bike? Plus the celebrity value?

 

[Psychotext]

So the sun says that Lewis has been told to fuck off by Shirtslinger. Off again, lol.

 

[DrM]

So the sun says that Lewis has been told to fuck off by Shirtslinger. Off again, lol.

More twits ending with #godbless #godisgreatest incoming

 

[Shaneus]

couldn't it simply be because music and entertainment are more interesting news than Mark Webber riding a bike? Plus the celebrity value?

 

[Dutch Gronk]

 

[dubc35]

Button didn't reply, at least publicly, to the tweet.

 

[TylerD]

Jessica is so fit.

 

[Shaneus]

Button didn't reply, at least publicly, to the tweet.

Ah, he wouldn't have needed to. They're good enough mates to not have a laugh about it IRL.

 

[Kepler]

hmm, Alonso is saying he has big news coming

Retirement? Move to Red Bull? Nothing important?

http://twitter.com/alo_oficial/status/374252709324800000

 

[Addnan]

hmm, Alonso is saying he has big news coming

Retirement? Move to Red Bull? Nothing important?

http://twitter.com/alo_oficial/status/374252709324800000

C

 

[Kepler]

C

Maybe his girlfriend is pregnant, or something like that...

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

hmm, Alonso is saying he has big news coming

Retirement? Move to Red Bull? Nothing important?

http://twitter.com/alo_oficial/status/374252709324800000

Probably news about how hard he's been training.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

Radio Le Mans say the news is about Alonso in F1.

He's quitting to join Webber at Porsche.

Vet / Ric / RedBull.

Kimi / Hulk / Ferrari.

Grosjean / di Resta / Lotus.

Sutil / Magnussen / Force India.

 

[Big Takeover]

My gut won't stop telling me he's signed with Red Bull.

 

[DrM]

Maybe he will announce that he finally read The Art of War from Sun Tzu and that he bought rice farm in Indonesia

or just random samurai crap like "The hamster is swift, the tortoise is not"

 

[Zeknurn]

Maybe his girlfriend is pregnant, or something like that...

I don't think that poor thing has the body weight to carry a child.

 

[theignoramus]

This is a really good article on Rush and how Ron Howard struggled to get financing from American sources due to F1s low profile in NA. also has some sharp criticisms of Bernie E and how he makes it difficult for filmmakers to even make movies that involve F1.

http://variety.com/2013/film/news/ron-howards-rush-for-independent-film-financing-1200582947/

 

[Psychotext]

Probably news about how hard he's been training.

Could probably avoid all the training by eating slightly fewer pies in the off season.

 

[ClassyPenguin]

This is a really good article on Rush and how Ron Howard struggled to get financing from American sources due to F1s low profile in NA. also has some sharp criticisms of Bernie E and how he makes it difficult for filmmakers to even make movies that involve F1.

http://variety.com/2013/film/news/ron-howards-rush-for-independent-film-financing-1200582947/

That's not surprising really. That sort of tight control over tv/film rights has always been detrimental.

But I'm hyped for the film.

 

[Psychotext]

Oddly enough, I can't see myself watching it. I'd go the whole film hoping for a different outcome than the one which actually occurred.

 

[Hammer24]

How much do you hear about Vettel's private life? Next to nothing, because he wants it that way.

I´d rather say its because VET private life is extremely boring. Whenever he decides to sing his own album, we´ll hear no end of it.

Now in other unrelated speculation: Wouldn´t it be fun, if Bernie himself would block the new Concorde?

 

[brotkasten]

Mosley: Todt sucks

Former FIA president Max Mosley has warned that F1 is in a tight for "survival" partly because of the ineffective of Jean Todt.

Mosley, who was a staunch campaigner for cost cutting measures, believes F1 is in trouble as costs are again soaring and are set to do so even more next season with the introduction of V6 engines.

"It's about the survival of Formula 1 if nothing happens, F1 will shrink," the 73-year-old told Welt am Sonntag.

"The problem is that the smaller teams struggle to find lenders to be competitive.

As a result they are forced out of the sport at the ened. They are forced to give it. It's high time for a rethink."

Mosley, however, denied that Bernie Ecclestone's big chunk of the profits is the problem.

Asked whether a solution to the problem could be for Ecclestone to give the teams more money, he said: "The big teams get more money from Ecclestone and would spend yet more money.

"Proper [solution] would be a mandatory spending limit for all the teams - whether large or small. F1 would not change in substance if less money was spent by all the teams. It would only be fair to all."

And the former FIA president believes his successor, Jean Todt, is largely to blame for the "ineffective" of cost-cutting.

"My successor Jean Todt was never a friend of cost cutting," he said.

"The FIA has not properly taken care of the problem of cost control. Formula One now has a big problem."

 

[Zeppu]

hmm, Alonso is saying he has big news coming

Retirement? Move to Red Bull? Nothing important?

http://twitter.com/alo_oficial/status/374252709324800000

I'm not going to lie. I'd buy all albums from the Doggy Dog Boys if its members comprised of the people on the podium in Spa.

...just sayin...

 

[Dead Man]

Asked whether a solution to the problem could be for Ecclestone to give the teams more money, he said: "The big teams get more money from Ecclestone and would spend yet more money.

Uh huh :/ The problem isn't (just) costs, it is the lack of distribution of the profits from the damn sport.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Mosley: Todt sucks

Mosley: Hey, my buddy is running for president of the FIA, fuck that other guy!

You'll be hearing a lot more along those lines in the run up to the election.

Now in other unrelated speculation: Wouldn´t it be fun, if Bernie himself would block the new Concorde?

To stall a decision until after the election in case Ward wins? Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

*BREAKING* Alonso made his big announcement on Twitter!

THE BIG NEWS

Spoiler

He's going to buy a cycling team, whoop de dooo

 

[Zeppu]

Thanks for the summary because Server Error.

 

[Hammer24]

To stall a decision until after the election in case Ward wins? Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.

How about: to stall the F1 going public (like in: listed on the stock exchange). Because it would mean he would have a public office, and the Munich indictment would need him to step down from it.

 

[Mastah]

Shocking stuff - Red Bull on their own TV channel just confirmed Ricciardo as their driver for 2014, live stream here:

http://www.servustv.com/cs/Satellite/Article/Sport-und-Talk-aus-dem-Hangar-7-011259523423336

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Shocking stuff - Red Bull on their own TV channel just confirmed Ricciardo as their driver for 2014, live stream here:

http://www.servustv.com/cs/Satellite/Article/Sport-und-Talk-aus-dem-Hangar-7-011259523423336

Bunch of assholes, trying to steal Fernando his cycling team buying thunder.

Red Bull is the worst.

 

[Psychotext]

I couldn't be more apathetic if I didn't bother trying.

 

[moojito]

I wonder if Ric will have better luck at the Australian GP than poor Wibbah in the red bull.

 

[DrM]

I wonder if Ric will have better luck at the Australian GP than poor Wibbah in the red bull.

Nah, The Young One need fresh slave at his side. Maybe this one can even do standing start right.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

Great move for RBR. Everyone knows Vettel's car runs exclusively on Australian tears.

 

[Psychotext]

Great move for RBR. Everyone knows Vettel's car runs exclusively on Australian tears.

 

[dubc35]

Congrats to RIC! I think he's. good choice...

Spoiler

only if be beats VET lol

 

[Shaneus]

Great move for RBR. Everyone knows Vettel's car runs exclusively on Australian tears.

I lol'd.

Spoiler

Then I cried.

Spoiler

Then I stopped crying, because Vettel fuel.