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by aice
Thu Jul 28, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
Replies: 5307
Views: 1362495

Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread

TheJudge13 is a banned source on this forum. Was this reported anywhere else? Seems a ridiculous claim to make tbh. The original source was Auto Motor und Sport and was further reported in various other publications such as the Judge13, F1 Today , grandprix.com and indeed PF1 itself. What Berger cl...
by aice
Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
Replies: 5307
Views: 1362495

Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread

It's a pretty universal opinion. Man I'd say even Nico himself would agree! No it is not universal at all. Just because a handful of people in one internet forum believe something, that doesn't make it universal opinion. Can you find even a single source suggesting the opposite? If not, I'd say it'...
by aice
Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The Official Sir Lewis Hamilton thread
Replies: 5307
Views: 1362495

Re: The Official Lewis Hamilton thread

That's just your opinion that Alonso is better. It's a pretty universal opinion. Man I'd say even Nico himself would agree! No it is not universal at all. Just because a handful of people in one internet forum believe something, that doesn't make it universal opinion. Can you find even a single sou...
by aice
Sat Jul 23, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread
Replies: 558
Views: 68603

Re: 2016 Hungary Qualifying Thread

So the FIA should have an investigation into why this incident hasn't been investigated :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm half expecting a 24 page thread from Fiki on this- why the incident wasn't at least investigated & how the lack of an investigation means we can automatically construe Rosberg guilty of wro...
by aice
Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:41 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Give Mansell Hamilton's situation — does he win 3 WDC?
Replies: 199
Views: 26850

Re: Give Mansell Hamilton's situation — does he win 3 WDC?

.Finally we get there, you compare Mansell with Hamilton because you basically don't rate Hamilton that highly. Rightly or wrongly, and with no disrespect to Mansell intended-- but that indeed was my initial interpretation of the reasoning behind the comparison—the concept that Lewis is to Alonso a...
by aice
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Give Mansell Hamilton's situation — does he win 3 WDC?
Replies: 199
Views: 26850

Re: Give Mansell Hamilton's situation — does he win 3 WDC?

.Finally we get there, you compare Mansell with Hamilton because you basically don't rate Hamilton that highly. Rightly or wrongly, and with no disrespect to Mansell intended-- but that indeed was my initial interpretation of the reasoning behind the comparison—the concept that Lewis is to Alonso a...
by aice
Tue Jul 19, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Give Mansell Hamilton's situation — does he win 3 WDC?
Replies: 199
Views: 26850

Re: Give Mansell Hamilton's situation — does he win 3 WDC?

But I think people's opinions of Lewis are heavily coloured by the last couple of seasons. I don't really recall anybody making Senna comparisons pre-Mercedes. Whilst refraining from the rest of the thread (i'd happily put them in the same boat together, though Lewis has slightly more aptitude for ...
by aice
Tue Jul 12, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hardest records to break?
Replies: 67
Views: 12445

Re: Hardest records to break?

Hamilton holds a rather unique record - most consecutive seasons with at least one win from debut season i.e. a win in every season since he started (10 seasons and hopefully, still counting). For obvious reasons, i would imagine this is another record that would be difficult to beat or emulate?
by aice
Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: DOTW Britain - Officially Unofficial Driver Of The Weekend
Replies: 44
Views: 7637

Re: DOTW Britain - Officially Unofficial Driver Of The Weeke

It's amazing how much the tv coverage clouds people's opinion. A 3 tenth gap over Rosberg is a huge deal because the commentary team kept going on about it, yet the fact that every other pair of team-mates in Q3 had similar or bigger gaps between them is ignored. I can only speak for myself, but fo...
by aice
Sun Jul 10, 2016 6:32 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Replies: 27
Views: 15557

Re: Wimbledon Tennis Championships

With Murray, Watson, Whiley & Reid all winning their respective Wimbledon titles, what a brilliant weekend it’s been for British tennis! :D :]
by aice
Wed Jun 29, 2016 5:51 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)
Replies: 377
Views: 119105

Re: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)

More to consider. Apparently, the PM is not empowered to action Art 50, it must come from parliament. Am I right in believing more MP's are not in favour of exit than are? If so, it is not going to get through. BTW, there is a brilliant vid here, based on the Monty Python. His final response had me...
by aice
Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)
Replies: 377
Views: 119105

Re: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)

Never mind Scotland, what about the rest of us! I think the UK should be split up on a town by town and city by city basis, so that everyone gets what they want. e.g. Derby could have a big fence around it, with a single entry point and armed guards keeping foreigners out, and if people from Derby ...
by aice
Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)
Replies: 377
Views: 119105

Re: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)

It's what I said would happen England/Wales apart from London would vote Brexit and Scotland would vote to remain in Europe. I thought Northern Ireland would vote Brexit though. The UK this morning is a divided nation. Happy day's Scottish Indy Ref 2 here we go again? And calls for an Irish vote......
by aice
Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 58259

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

Perhaps I would have been clearer if I had written "he didn't just make a mistake in slippery conditions, he purposely went there!" Does that clear it up for you? Whether it was possible at all to get the car braked on those conditions is something we don't know. What we do know is he chose to go t...
by aice
Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:32 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 58259

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

Going back into detail on that incident is superflous. There are those that have argued that Hamilton, in slippery conditions made a mistake, you refute that. No, I don't. I don't refute that Hamilton made a mistake in slippery conditions. Quote from one poster “”He left the track due to a mistake ...
by aice
Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:04 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)
Replies: 377
Views: 119105

Re: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)

Given a referendum is non-binding, is it still possible Britain might see sense, do nothing about it and just stick with the EU? Isn't triggering the exit still in their own hands, given it's upto them to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty ? It sounds like the various European factions are want...
by aice
Sun Jun 26, 2016 8:43 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 58259

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

I'm of the opinion that a driver is not guilty until proven otherwise. I too am left head scratching with this because i can clearly recall a recent event where you were happy to label guilt, or deliberate intent, despite there being no categorical proof of either? Just to be clear, i am not making...
by aice
Sun Jun 26, 2016 6:54 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 58259

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

I'm of the opinion that a driver is not guilty until proven otherwise. I too am left head scratching with this because i can clearly recall a recent event where you were happy to label guilt, or deliberate intent, despite there being no categorical proof of either? Just to be clear, i am not making...
by aice
Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 58259

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

I'm of the opinion that a driver is not guilty until proven otherwise. I too am left head scratching with this because i can clearly recall a recent event where you were happy to label guilt, or deliberate intent, despite there being no categorical proof of either? Just to be clear, i am not making...
by aice
Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread
Replies: 411
Views: 58259

Re: 2016 European (Baku) Grand Prix Race Thread

He locked those wheels intentionally to bring out the yellow flag. That's the problem. That's where he showed his true self. That he isn't bothered to play unfair to win. (And that it's what he need to do to beat Hamilton, he can't win a fair fight). Very unsportsmanlike! I remember seeing a disuss...
by aice
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:40 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)
Replies: 377
Views: 119105

Re: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)

Official result: UK has voted OUT :thumbdown:
by aice
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:34 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: The greatest hustle you've seen in F1?
Replies: 48
Views: 10783

Re: The greatest hustle you've seen in F1?

_Rogue_ wrote:Hamilton at Turkey in the GP2 series. Nearly last to 2nd in spec cars. I know it's not F1 but still worth a watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQv5sVYdTaA

:thumbup: I never tire of watching this.
by aice
Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:27 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)
Replies: 377
Views: 119105

Re: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)

Ok, starting to get a bit nervous now, the Leave vote seems to be doing a lot better than was thought. London better get us Remain voters over the line here. [/i][/u][/b] Some of the London votes just in (Lambeth & Wandsworth). "Remain" now edging in front. It's close. I'd relaxed a bit after those...
by aice
Fri Jun 24, 2016 2:09 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)
Replies: 377
Views: 119105

Re: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)

I'm confused by the BBC coverage on their website. What os it that actually matters? Total votes or number of constituencies? Is this going to be as dumb as the Tory's getting a majority even though they got less than 50% of total votes? Overall though, almost 69% turnout is good. This is just two ...
by aice
Fri Jun 24, 2016 1:36 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)
Replies: 377
Views: 119105

Re: Should the UK remain in the EU (British citizens only)

Lotus49 wrote:Ok, starting to get a bit nervous now, the Leave vote seems to be doing a lot better than was thought. London better get us Remain voters over the line here.


Some of the London votes just in (Lambeth & Wandsworth). "Remain" now edging in front. It's close.
by aice
Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Pathetic Sky bias
Replies: 237
Views: 37925

Re: Pathetic Sky bias

Their post race coverage is reaching new lows. Even when interviewing completely unrelated drivers like Bottas, they ignore his race and the first question they ask him is whether the rules about radio messages should be changed as they continue their all out barrage against the rules to try and ma...
by aice
Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Greatest Formula 1 driver
Replies: 565
Views: 140106

Re: Greatest Formula 1 driver

Seeing how people bend the 2007 season to fit their perceptions is both laughable and irritating at the same time. The idea that Alonso ran away from McLaren is a very good example. It's even better than the average conspiracy theory. :lol: A close second to that is the notion that he was beaten by...
by aice
Tue Jun 07, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Also In Memoriam in 2016
Replies: 146
Views: 93234

Re: Also In Memoriam in 2016

http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/32200000/Lewis-Muhammad-Ali-Twit-Pic-lewis-hamilton-32212701-375-375.jpg From fanpop.com This is the only photo featuring the greatest with a Formula 1 driver. UPDATE: The cause of death is septic shock. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/muhammad-alis-hometow...
by aice
Sun May 22, 2016 8:08 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Rosberg V Hamilton Crash Debate/Poll [MERGED]
Replies: 742
Views: 104458

Re: Rosberg V Hamilton Crash Debate/Poll [MERGED]

Not unexpectedly, my post has riled some of the ususal suspects... I won't say that I am sorry, but that really was not the sole intent of the post. I made the post with some humor, a good does of sarcasm and a fair amount of true amazement at this thread, in particular the many ways the rules have...
by aice
Thu May 05, 2016 8:48 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Upcoming TV F1 shows
Replies: 226
Views: 373721

Re: Upcoming TV F1 shows

Tonight, BBC4 10 pm (that's approx 15 mins from now!) "Jim Clark : The Quiet Champion". :)
by aice
Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: New record held by Rosberg after China
Replies: 186
Views: 27419

Re: New record held by Rosberg after China

I stand correct, sorry I missed that. What are your thoughts on 2008/09 being Hamiltons 97/98? Both Schumacher and Hamilton challenged for the title in clearly the second best car against weaker drivers and 2009 Hamilton won some races whilst Heikki's best 2 results were 4th and 5th all year. It do...
by aice
Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?
Replies: 135
Views: 21409

Re: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?

A suprise mention by Joe Saward on Hamilton's Time 100 success: (on the road to Damascus)

https://joesaward.wordpress.com/2016/04 ... -damascus/
by aice
Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?
Replies: 135
Views: 21409

Re: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?

And is it not possible that this wasn’t at the request of his employer? Yes? That it’s something he wanted to do off his own esteem, something that he initiated, but with the help & backing of his Mercedes employers? No, he did this as part of the promotion of the race, something to the benefit of ...
by aice
Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RUSH 2
Replies: 53
Views: 9940

Re: RUSH 2

Though the film doesn't necessarily depict it, Rush was as much about Ferrari vs McLaren as it was Lauda vs Hunt. To this end, 2007 would be a good twist on this, as not only was there the same rivalry - with SpyGate involved - but the was the additional element of the surprise rookie package and t...
by aice
Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: New record held by Rosberg after China
Replies: 186
Views: 27419

Re: New record held by Rosberg after China

Stats can be manipulated any way you choose. To compare Rosberg, you have to look at his teammate and 3-time champ Hamilton - and Rosberg is right there, sometimes besting his teammate. If you really think Rosberg isn't the best driver not to win a title, then you probably think Hamilton isn't top ...
by aice
Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:52 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?
Replies: 135
Views: 21409

Re: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?

Although i’m based in the UK, I can recall watching Lewis do a short appearance on America's NBC’s Today Show. It was around the time of the Austin GP (maybe 2015, or 2014).Josh Elliott was interviewing. It only lasted around say 5 mins but Lewis spent the whole time talking only about the sport. I...
by aice
Sat Apr 23, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?
Replies: 135
Views: 21409

Re: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?

I'm interested to read what people's thoughts as to what he owes F1 are! Me, too. I personally agree with him. Lewis owes F1 nothing since he has given back to the sport by promoting it. I've seen him on TV here in the US more than any F1 driver on the grid combined, and probably only Sir Jackie St...
by aice
Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:54 pm
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RUSH 2
Replies: 53
Views: 9940

Re: RUSH 2

I think 2008 could just about work. There is a unique story there to tell – the journey of F1’s fist black champion. It has certain ingredients - Controversy (Spa)/Crash-gate (Renault). Conspiracy (Glock/supposed FIA pref for Ferrari). Some stunning drives (Silverstone, Monaco etc). Some dramatic e...
by aice
Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:51 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?
Replies: 135
Views: 21409

Re: Hamilton best promoter of the sport of all time?

Really the only reason he's the most 'famous' is because he dated a Pussycat Doll. It really wouldn't have mattered if he won 1 or 6 WDCs, that simple fact made him 'tabloid' fodder. By contrast Vettel lives in a tent in a field with his missus and hence hasn't captured the public at large's imagin...
by aice
Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: F1 & Motorsport Forum
Topic: RUSH 2
Replies: 53
Views: 9940

Re: RUSH 2

I think 2008 could just about work. There is a unique story there to tell – the journey of F1’s fist black champion. It has certain ingredients - Controversy (Spa)/Crash-gate (Renault). Conspiracy (Glock/supposed FIA pref for Ferrari). Some stunning drives (Silverstone, Monaco etc). Some dramatic er...