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[Denthúl]

I always had my doubts with Montoya. Seeing his championship winning year in Cart (although he was quite impressive) he didn't have anywhere near the dominance of say Bourdais. Then again, Bourdais hasn't blown anyone away yet.
Even back in his F3000 days Montoya was too hot headed. It was always going to hold him back.

To be fair to Montoya, his competition was a little stronger than Bourdais' in the later years.

Yes that is true. However I still didn't see him as standout when he entered F1. That was just my personal opinion.

Really? He was pretty impressive and certainly caught peoples' eyes. He was on for a strong finish in his first race before his engine gave up on him and he should have been the winner in Brazil. He had character and aggression, it was only in later years that he really trailed off.

I guess, though, to the keen eye Montoya was overshadowed by Raikkonen that year. Having only completed twenty three races in his entire career before entering Formula One, he was doing well to be so fast.

[EwanM]

Although Montoya made a number of impressive overtakes over his career and drove some impressive races, Raikkonen was the superior driver. Although I gave him the benefit of the doubt in the 05 and expected more from him in 06, he was all over the place.
Not just his Mclaren days. He was plagued by some terrible luck, but sometimes he was just too agressive.

[racechick]

Although Montoya made a number of impressive overtakes over his career and drove some impressive races, Raikkonen was the superior driver. Although I gave him the benefit of the doubt in the 05 and expected more from him in 06, he was all over the place.
Not just his Mclaren days. He was plagued by some terrible luck, but sometimes he was just too agressive.

Hey Ewman, this is just for you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiEXZhCjhxM

He had a broken shoulder when Kimi beat him. It was much much closer than it looked.

[EwanM]

I also remember the Turkish Grand Prix of 05.

[racechick]

Was that the fuss over the Cypriot guy giving prizees?. I cant remember . I can remember Turkey o6 I was there!

[Jensonb]

Was that the fuss over the Cypriot guy giving prizees?. I cant remember . I can remember Turkey o6 I was there!

Oh god I remember that. What a big fuss over nothing.

[darwin dali]

I've been reading pages after pages and nothing about the actual topic of this thread. So, guys and gurls: BACK ON TOPIC!!! Or else...

[Thelma_j]

You have accused all of us who do not choose to jump on the Lewis bandwagon of being racists. That is insulting and as an argument, flawed.

And where in anything I have posted do I accuse everyone of being a racist. Honestly, wind your neck in and read what is there in black and white not what you imagine you see.

Your assertion that I have branded everyone who doesn't like L.H. is, like you, insulting and as an arguerment fatally flawed. Perhaps you have some sort of personality disorder. I dunno. But it seems like it.

[texasmr2]

The mod team is trying very hard NOT to lock this thread. So please disregard any previous post you feel is a personal attack on your opinion, it's the frickin internet and a keyboard cannot express ones true meaning regardless of how it's worded.

Work with us and we will work with you ok?

tex

[Lordblackstuff]

You have accused all of us who do not choose to jump on the Lewis bandwagon of being racists. That is insulting and as an argument, flawed.

And where in anything I have posted do I accuse everyone of being a racist. Honestly, wind your neck in and read what is there in black and white not what you imagine you see.

Your assertion that I have branded everyone who doesn't like L.H. is, like you, insulting and as an arguerment fatally flawed. Perhaps you have some sort of personality disorder. I dunno. But it seems like it.

I think that Jenson may have issues and lets get this clear I DONT MEAN RACIST.
He just picks on anyone that supports Hamilton in any shape or form.
This should be a place where you can express your views without being subjected to abuse in ANY form.

Thelma .....When I first joined Jenson picked on me as well...work that one out

[Tony_sa]

You have accused all of us who do not choose to jump on the Lewis bandwagon of being racists. That is insulting and as an argument, flawed.

And where in anything I have posted do I accuse everyone of being a racist. Honestly, wind your neck in and read what is there in black and white not what you imagine you see.

Your assertion that I have branded everyone who doesn't like L.H. is, like you, insulting and as an arguerment fatally flawed. Perhaps you have some sort of personality disorder. I dunno. But it seems like it.

I think that Jenson may have issues and lets get this clear I DONT MEAN RACIST.
He just picks on anyone that supports Hamilton in any shape or form.
This should be a place where you can express your views without being subjected to abuse in ANY form.


Thelma .....When I first joined Jenson picked on me as well...work that one out

stop trying to start a riot !!! .. Nobody picked on you !! you rocked up here with your "hamilton is better that thow" attitude and there a lot a people here that disagree with you. you then proceeded to make it something its not. before I upset meself with you go back and read Billindenver's very long post addressed to you.

[bud]

to be fair there is alot of negativity towards Lewis and anyone sticking up for him around here! and BIll is a major player in that

[EwanM]

I think many users harbour a grudge against Hamilton. Any chance to knife him.
Me included I suppose.

[MAD MAX]

So then...............As the thread title states, can anyone post a credible link to an interview where Hammy has said he is leaving McLaren..

[racechick]

The last I read from him was .... while its nice to have intertest coming from other teams he reaffirmed his desire to see out his career at Mclaren.

Sorry cant remember where I read it, read so much stuff lately!!

I guess everything will depend on how hard they hit McLaren. Lifetime ban? Guess he might have to move then

What do I think he should do?? Write this season off and go out and have some fun with the car, and spoil a few people's picnic's along the way.