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[manmonkee]

I think the problem with Jenson and why people keep slagging him off is he's so undramatic, he wins but it always looks so unspectacular, off he goes, plugs in fast laps, conserves his tyres and bang!, wins. When Lewis or Alonso win it always seems much more explosive, It's always more exciting and wild. The analogies of lewis's/ Senna to Jensons/ Prost will abound this year.

by the by, Hats off to Lewis yesterday, an amazing, exciting, wild drive.

[Jamie]

I think the problem with Jenson and why people keep slagging him off is he's so undramatic, he wins but it always looks so unspectacular, off he goes, plugs in fast laps, conserves his tyres and bang!, wins. When Lewis or Alonso win it always seems much more explosive, It's always more exciting and wild. The analogies of lewis's/ Senna to Jensons/ Prost will abound this year.

by the by, Hats off to Lewis yesterday, an amazing, exciting, wild drive.

Spot on mate!!!

[Amanda]

I think the problem with Jenson and why people keep slagging him off is he's so undramatic, he wins but it always looks so unspectacular, off he goes, plugs in fast laps, conserves his tyres and bang!, wins. When Lewis or Alonso win it always seems much more explosive, It's always more exciting and wild. The analogies of lewis's/ Senna to Jensons/ Prost will abound this year.

by the by, Hats off to Lewis yesterday, an amazing, exciting, wild drive.

I agree. I'm not saying Button or Hamilton are as talented as Senna and Prost but in terms of style it's an obvious comparison. I've never liked Prost and I've always liked Senna, it just so happens I like Hamilton and not really Button, so I guess I like dramatic drivers.

[manmonkee]

I think the problem with Jenson and why people keep slagging him off is he's so undramatic, he wins but it always looks so unspectacular, off he goes, plugs in fast laps, conserves his tyres and bang!, wins. When Lewis or Alonso win it always seems much more explosive, It's always more exciting and wild. The analogies of lewis's/ Senna to Jensons/ Prost will abound this year.

by the by, Hats off to Lewis yesterday, an amazing, exciting, wild drive.

I agree. I'm not saying Button or Hamilton are as talented as Senna and Prost but in terms of style it's an obvious comparison. I've never liked Prost and I've always liked Senna, it just so happens I like Hamilton and not really Button, so I guess I like dramatic drivers.

I certainly think on raw driving talent Lewis is the better driver, I think Jenson on his day can match him and can maybe out think him, but Lewis has better seat of the pants skill.

It's funny how F1 history turns out, Just like Lewis, does anybody remember another F1 driver who got pole on his first race, would have won it if the car hadn't conked out, fought for the title until the end and in many ways had a more impressive first season than Lewis, You'd be hard pressed to find anybody say jacque villeneuve is the greatest F1 driver ever though.

[Hammer278]

As a Lewis fan, I enjoyed the entire race. Sure, Lewis got the short stick in the end but it was just 100% obvious who is clearly the stronger. Lewis, on same tyres/conditions made mincemeat of Jenson, which lead Jenson to immediately go for a gamble which turned out to be a magnificent stroke of luck. Well done to him for that, sometimes gambles are required to beat them all.

Though I can't for the life of me imagine Jenson doing what Hamilton did in the entire race. Overtaking left and right, and surging through the field after getting into a big disadvantage. Never. I'm going to be watching Hamilton's revenge in the coming races and put Jenson back in his place.

[Hexagram]

I can't for the life of me imagine Jenson doing what Hamilton did in the entire race. Overtaking left and right, and surging through the field after getting into a big disadvantage.

I think you need to re-watch Brazil 2009 dude or rather watch it. I believe Jenson was overtaking "in the dry" left right & center.

What I will say is that move Hamilton pulled on Rosberg was a treat to watch.

[darwin dali]

I think the problem with Jenson and why people keep slagging him off is he's so undramatic, he wins but it always looks so unspectacular, off he goes, plugs in fast laps, conserves his tyres and bang!, wins. When Lewis or Alonso win it always seems much more explosive, It's always more exciting and wild. The analogies of lewis's/ Senna to Jensons/ Prost will abound this year.

by the by, Hats off to Lewis yesterday, an amazing, exciting, wild drive.

I agree. I'm not saying Button or Hamilton are as talented as Senna and Prost but in terms of style it's an obvious comparison. I've never liked Prost and I've always liked Senna, it just so happens I like Hamilton and not really Button, so I guess I like dramatic drivers.

Ah, that's it! LH is a drama queen, LH is a drama queen!

[Jensonb]

Though I can't for the life of me imagine Jenson doing what Hamilton did in the entire race. Overtaking left and right, and surging through the field after getting into a big disadvantage.

So, we're pretending Germany 2004, Hungary 2006, Brazil 2009 (And there are others) didn't happen now? Hardly seems fair

[ivey]

I think that first blood in the battle of Britons will have to go to Jenson; Lewis lost his head because he couldn't get past Alonso; let's face it the Spaniard was never going to make it easy and the Ferrari is a quick car; blaming the team openly over the radio is disgraceful. Jenson made the correct decision on tyres, Lewis did not and qualified poorly which affected his race and strategy; well done Jenson for being brave and calling the conditions perfectly!

Alonso and Kubica definitely showed they are great drivers - not making it easy for Lewis, doing everything they can to maintain their position. He was at least 1 second faster than both of them but couldn't manage to get past during 5 laps or so. Alonso knew there were few places where Lewis could do it, like turn 1 and 3 but he held his line and nerve, also his position. Props to both of them!

Though I can't for the life of me imagine Jenson doing what Hamilton did in the entire race. Overtaking left and right, and surging through the field after getting into a big disadvantage.

So, we're pretending Germany 2004, Hungary 2006, Brazil 2009 (And there are others) didn't happen now? Hardly seems fair

He can't do what Lewis did in Melbourne DEFINITELY. Even Brundle couldn't believe the pass on Rosberg as he did it in a corner where no one else has overtaken somebody. Can you even compare overtaking Piquet,Kobayashi and others to overtaking Massa, Rosberg and Jenson himself.

[Jensonb]

I think that first blood in the battle of Britons will have to go to Jenson; Lewis lost his head because he couldn't get past Alonso; let's face it the Spaniard was never going to make it easy and the Ferrari is a quick car; blaming the team openly over the radio is disgraceful. Jenson made the correct decision on tyres, Lewis did not and qualified poorly which affected his race and strategy; well done Jenson for being brave and calling the conditions perfectly!

Alonso and Kubica definitely showed they are great drivers - not making it easy for Lewis, doing everything they can to maintain their position. He was at least 1 second faster than both of them but couldn't manage to get past during 5 laps or so. Alonso knew there were few places where Lewis could do it, like turn 1 and 3 but he held his line and nerve, also his position. Props to both of them!

Though I can't for the life of me imagine Jenson doing what Hamilton did in the entire race. Overtaking left and right, and surging through the field after getting into a big disadvantage.

So, we're pretending Germany 2004, Hungary 2006, Brazil 2009 (And there are others) didn't happen now? Hardly seems fair

He can't do what Lewis did in Melbourne DEFINITELY. Even Brundle couldn't believe the pass on Rosberg as he did it in a corner where no one else has overtaken somebody. Can you even compare overtaking Piquet,Kobayashi and others to overtaking Massa, Rosberg and Jenson himself.

What about overtaking Alonso round the outside of a hairpin one-handed?

[Ineluke]

I think that first blood in the battle of Britons will have to go to Jenson; Lewis lost his head because he couldn't get past Alonso; let's face it the Spaniard was never going to make it easy and the Ferrari is a quick car; blaming the team openly over the radio is disgraceful. Jenson made the correct decision on tyres, Lewis did not and qualified poorly which affected his race and strategy; well done Jenson for being brave and calling the conditions perfectly!

Alonso and Kubica definitely showed they are great drivers - not making it easy for Lewis, doing everything they can to maintain their position. He was at least 1 second faster than both of them but couldn't manage to get past during 5 laps or so. Alonso knew there were few places where Lewis could do it, like turn 1 and 3 but he held his line and nerve, also his position. Props to both of them!

Though I can't for the life of me imagine Jenson doing what Hamilton did in the entire race. Overtaking left and right, and surging through the field after getting into a big disadvantage.

So, we're pretending Germany 2004, Hungary 2006, Brazil 2009 (And there are others) didn't happen now? Hardly seems fair

He can't do what Lewis did in Melbourne DEFINITELY. Even Brundle couldn't believe the pass on Rosberg as he did it in a corner where no one else has overtaken somebody. Can you even compare overtaking Piquet,Kobayashi and others to overtaking Massa, Rosberg and Jenson himself.

What about overtaking Alonso round the outside of a hairpin one-handed?

No way is Jenson as good as Lewis at over taking,hell he was on the receiving end of it in yesterdays race. As far as the race goes Lewis out drove Button but Button took the gamble and stayed out in front,it was easy from there.

You want reminding of Lewis's over taking capability's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH7Kk37-53Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6W9HS6P ... re=related

Nah, sorry Button isn't in the same league.

Now show us Buttons so called top overtaking moves?

[vaptin]

Button beat Lewis in the race, you have to admit that surely?

[Ineluke]

Button beat Lewis in the race, you have to admit that surely?

Of course he beat Lewis,he won, just like Lewis beat him the week before.

Have you actually read any of the post in this thread since the race?

We are talking about over taking capability's,

[Ineluke]

Button beat Lewis in the race, you have to admit that surely?

Lewis is not a sore loser he is a team player,Button is going to beat him sometime this season just like Hikki beat him.

From the website.

I know you would like to think that Lewis is in a corner somewhere crying,lol that's not the case.

2010 Australian Grand Prix

Monday, 29 March 2010

“This was probably one of the drives of my life. Okay, it’s possible that the decision to make a second tyre stop wasn’t the right one, but my team are a brilliant bunch of guys and they usually get it spot-on. I guess things can’t always pan out right every time, but that’s motor racing.

“It was disappointing to taken out by Mark Webber, but I hear he apologised for it after the race so I appreciate that. I’m happy with the job I did – I drove my heart out today and the car felt good.

“Could Jenson and I have had a one-two today? Maybe, yes, but you can’t say for sure. One thing I can say for sure, though, is that he drove a great race. Congratulations to him for an excellent first win for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes – it’s a good feeling!

"I’ll just keep fighting. It’s the only way I know.”



MARTIN WHITMARSH

Team principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
"After starting 11th, Lewis once again showed the grit, determination, passion and bravery that has made him one of the most exciting racing drivers in the world.

“In less than an hour this afternoon, I think it’s fair to say that he almost single-handedly debunked the much-touted recent theory that Formula 1 has become boring. On the contrary, he entertained millions of people around the world with a series of audacious and thrilling overtaking manoeuvres.

“While we concede that, with hindsight, it’s possible that we may have been better served by calling Lewis’s tyre strategy differently, we’re enormously encouraged by his never-give-up attitude and his ever-exciting talent.

“So we leave Albert Park hugely encouraged by the pace we were able to demonstrate, and we head to Malaysia keen to maintain that momentum."

[vaptin]

Button beat Lewis in the race, you have to admit that surely?

Of course he beat Lewis,he won, just like Lewis beat him the week before.

Have you actually read any of the post in this thread since the race?

We are talking about over taking capability's,

I kinda got lost tbh.

I recall mentioning Lewis is a more exciting driver but that doesn't make him better.