El_Duderino 09 wrote: » Yeah I know the reasons I don’t like him, he’s just not a likeable guy. Speaks in cliches, not very relatable, doesn’t appear to be very genuine in his over-effusive praise of fans. Not someone I would support in general.
Zookey123 wrote: » That's your personal opinion. Many people like him for his personality. What I'm speaking about is his professional accomplishments beings questioned because of it. He is the most successful F1 driver of all time and he did it without daddies billions. He deserves all the accolades given. People on here getting salty just because he isn't part of the "elite class".
Zookey123 wrote: » I don't get why everyone is so salty about Lewis on this thread. Lets not forget all his accomplishments in the sport. Second in his rookie season outscoring former 2 time world champion Alonso (most people here would be on their knees if Russel did that), has a race win in every season in f1 (what other driver has achieved that?), 7 world titles, consistently dominates his team mate in both race and quali, beat Seb in a slower car in 2018, all his achievements in karting F3 and GP2 winner. People say its all about the car. Well he has to share that and throughout his career he has had some tough team mates (Alonso, Button, Rosberg all world champions) name another driver who has had a tougher team mate line up. Yet it is he who has won the seven titles and only been outscored by a team mate twice (both occasions barely). There is only one reason people don't give him the props he deserves (we all know).
El_Duderino 09 wrote: » Of course it’s my personal opinion. I said that in the post you quoted “I know the reasons I don’t like him”... I don’t question his professional achievements. I think he’s a top driver and is legitimately a 7time world champion, most wins, most pole positions. I just think he’s a nob.
Gaoth Laidir wrote: » Absolutely no problem acknowledging his achievements, albeit in a very different era (easier to drive cars faster now, in other words), but the clue is in the name: Sports Personality. If they want to award someone for their sporting achievements then call it that and don't bring personality into it. Sports Person would fit better. For me, he's got the least likeable personality of anyone (after Alonso). I suppose he got it this year because of his off-track crusades, but of course we're not allowed to mention that here. If you're talking about personality then Norris would tip in my opinion.
personality /pəːsəˈnalɪti/ noun: personality; plural noun: personalities 1. the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. "she had a sunny personality that was very engaging"2. a celebrity or famous person. "an official opening by a famous personality"
Zaph wrote: » It's quite clearly using the word personality as per definition number 2 below...
Faugheen wrote: » I see the whingers out-did themselves again with the definition of the word ‘personality’. The straw-clutching and the tears are glorious to watch.
flazio wrote: » And a happy Christmas to you too.
El_Duderino 09 wrote: » I mean, the ones who say Hamilton isn’t an excellent driver have absolutely nothing to go on this year except blind hatred. He did all that was asked of him and won the championship with a great margin for comfort, setting records along the way. Hard to make a case against him.
Gaoth Laidir wrote: » Yes, he did that indeed. However, there is a contradiction with some people when it comes to how good Lewis is and how bad Bottas is. Bottas came second, but apparently he's still **** and "anyone could come second in that car". Going on that rationale, then, anyone a little bit better than Bottas could do what Lewis did. They're in the same car, and that car has been top dog for years, so put Max, Leclerc or Russell in it and they would have done the same. Or is it only one rule for Lewis and another for Bottas?
ctrl-alt-delete wrote: » Well Lewis is to be knighted. All that taking the knee has been good practice.
AMKC wrote: » He has been knighted now has he not? I doubt it is going to happen person with the Covid Virus and lockdown around so it must have been done virtually.
flazio wrote: » The numbers are in his favour, as they are with Sebastian and Schumacher before them. These days being the best is about so much more than hopping in the car turning the ignition and driving away. It's about negotiating yourself into the best car to hop into in the first place and building a team around that, it's about being a person that people want to get behind and root for, but ultimately it's about putting in the performance when it matters most and Lewis does that. Not 10 times out of 10, probably not even 9 times out of 10. But he does do it. Like it or lump it negotiating or working up the ranks of the right teams is a valid aspect of being the greatest F1 driver and Vettel did it with Red Bull, Schumacher did it with Benneton and Ferrari and Lewis has done it with McLaren and Mercedes-Benz.
unkel wrote: » And 2 years after this post, I just liked it and I am the only one to have done so. Astonishing as this post is exactly how it is.
Zaph wrote: » No, the New Year's honours were only just announced this evening, he hasn't actually received his knighthood yet, and it can often take months before it happens. However I believe convention allows for those due to be knighted to be addressed as "sir" as soon as the announcement is made.
Gaoth Laidir wrote: » Any sign of him signing a contract? What's he holding out for? An extra zero? At his own admission, without the team he wouldn't be where he is, so he should really stop stalling and just sign the bloody thing.
the_pen_turner wrote: » What are his options if he doesn't sign
Zookey123 wrote: » All the other teams are signed up so probably a year out, but lets be realistic he will sign its in the best interest for both parties.
the_pen_turner wrote: » I know he will almost certainly sign but it's not 100 percent
Busi_Girl08 wrote: » When's the deadline for contract negotiations? They're due in Bahrain at the end of March
