Motorsports Thread

[derrick]

I couldn't believe it!
The BBC have put Max Verstappen up for the international sports star of the year award !

what else would you expect from them.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I couldn't believe it!
The BBC have put Max Verstappen up for the international sports star of the year award !

He was voted driver of the day on Sunday

Tiff Needell has just described him as an old-fashioned 'dirty driver' which made me laugh after others' pussyfooting around.

 

[Reynard]

I've always wondered what Max would be like if he was dropped into the BTCC grid.

Or even better, something like Superstox.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I've always wondered what Max would be like if he was dropped into the BTCC grid.

Or even better, something like Superstox.

I think that he'd be welcomed with open arms and a robust nerfing at every corner

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-jeddah-f1-battle-was-rental-karting/6859830/

Interesting comments from Villeneuve that echo some views expressed here. I agree with him about Hamilton though, there's something contrived and sneaky about him.

Years ago, the cameras were running after the race as the top 3 entered the room behind the podium before the ceremony. Hamilton was first in and he was clearly unhappy, stomping around and snarling at the other 2 drivers - who were very happy by contrast. As they were towelling off, taking in fluids and getting the sponsor's baseball caps on, Hamilton spotted the camera and did a visible double take. He froze for a second then this big fake grin clicked on and he began backslapping the other two drivers in a "hail fellow well met" style saying "Great race man, wow, great race".

He's playing a role for the crowd, part of the Hollywood thing Villeneuve mentions. I think he's just as ruthless, vicious and self-centred as every other driver on the grid but pretends to be above everyone with his holier-than-thou shtick.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

He's just better at his job than any other driver, including the PR bit.

 

[derrick]

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-jeddah-f1-battle-was-rental-karting/6859830/

Interesting comments from Villeneuve that echo some views expressed here. I agree with him about Hamilton though, there's something contrived and sneaky about him.

Years ago, the cameras were running after the race as the top 3 entered the room behind the podium before the ceremony. Hamilton was first in and he was clearly unhappy, stomping around and snarling at the other 2 drivers - who were very happy by contrast. As they were towelling off, taking in fluids and getting the sponsor's baseball caps on, Hamilton spotted the camera and did a visible double take. He froze for a second then this big fake grin clicked on and he began backslapping the other two drivers in a "hail fellow well met" style saying "Great race man, wow, great race".

He's playing a role for the crowd, part of the Hollywood thing Villeneuve mentions. I think he's just as ruthless, vicious and self-centred as every other driver on the grid but pretends to be above everyone with his holier-than-thou shtick.

Just another guy giving an opinion. He may well be an x F1 driver, But so is coultard and Alonso. We all have an opinion on it,

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

He's just better at his job than any other driver, including the PR bit.

Don't get me wrong, I think the boy has been touched by genius and is an astonishing driver. But I also think he's a knobber of the highest order and cheer when he gets beat.

 

[Reynard]

I think that he'd be welcomed with open arms and a robust nerfing at every corner

Definitely... And I'd pay bloody good money to see that.

 

[matticus]

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/villeneuve-jeddah-f1-battle-was-rental-karting/6859830/

I thought this was a fair comment (and completely separate from any opinions of Max or Lewis):

Spoiler: Hollywood?

The Canadian has also questioned whether F1 is becoming too much of a “Hollywood show”.

"Do we want sport and good F1? Or do we just want a Hollywood show? If you want a Hollywood show, today was amazing. But is that what F1 is all about? I don't know. I mean, I think today Frank [Williams] would have turned in his grave, seeing this race.

“And then when you see the team principals, everybody is shouting, and putting pressure even on the marshals and so on, that become ridiculous. It really has become ridiculous.

“It was great for the fans. So that probably will increase the viewership. Which is great for F1. But we're starting to get away from the sport, that's all. So ultimately, it depends if you're a purist or not.”

 

[Beebo]

Just been doing some reading about Jos Verstappen. He’s clearly not a very nice personality.

He has a history of violence against other drivers and his wives. A 5 year suspended sentence for fracturing a man’s scull and Even an attempted murder charge against his ex wife.

You can see where Max’s attitude comes from.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Don't get me wrong, I think the boy has been touched by genius and is an astonishing driver. But I also think he's a knobber of the highest order and cheer when he gets beat.

I agree but between Hamilton and Verstappen, I'd rather see Hamilton win.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Just been doing some reading about Jos Verstappen. He’s clearly not a very nice personality.

He has a history of violence against other drivers and his wives. A 5 year suspended sentence for fracturing a man’s scull and Even an attempted murder charge against his ex wife.

You can see where Max’s attitude comes from.

Yes, he's a dangerous man - literally so.

 

[matticus]

So Lewis was advantaged by coming from a good home?

 

[figbat]

So Lewis was advantaged by coming from a good home?

Didn’t he come from the slums of Stevenage?