- 07 Nov 10, 03:10#223592
"He was the fastest driver I ever saw - faster even than Fangio"
________________________- Mike Hawthorn on Alberto Ascari
The stories about Hamilton courting an invitation from Ferrari just won't seem to go away.
What's more, Lewis is doing and saying things to keep interest in the story.
Another article has appeared in the Guardian with some very interesting quotes from Lewis. You can read the complete article here:-
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/nov/06/nico-hulkenberg-brazilian-grand-prix-qualifying
I have provided the main text of the article below the pictures.
Having allowed himself to be photographed in Korea like this:-
He and his minders would have been acutely aware of how that picture circulated throughout the media worldwide and the associated comments. No sooner than the very next race, here in Brazil, he allows himself to be pictured again in the same pose:-
Add now we have this new Guardian article. Here are some quotes:-
Hamilton said: "I think we are so much stronger now to be able to deal with it. I have no problems having him as a team-mate. I am happy with the way I have things now. It's fantastic but I don't think it's impossible for us."
Hamilton is happy at McLaren. But that will only remain the case as long as the team continues to produce a competitive car. McLaren have won just three drivers' world championships in the two decades since the late Ayrton Senna's last title in 1991. Ferrari have picked up six in that time.
The chances of Hamilton and Alonso working alongside each other at Ferrari are still remote because Alonso runs the show at the Scuderia. He sees himself as the No1 driver in any team he drives for, and that is certainly the case now, as Felipe Massa takes a subservient role.
Hamilton added: "I wouldn't be the Massa side of the team and I wouldn't expect him to be the Massa side of the team either. I would want us to be equal as they are here [at McLaren]. At the end of the day Fernando has proved that he is one of the best drivers here. You say that we are all great drivers but he is one of the top, top drivers. One of the best.
"You are going to be very hard put to put someone next to him and find they beat him through raw talent. He definitely deserves it [a third world title]. He has come a long way. He drives for a great team and has achieved an incredible amount so you have to give him his dues."
What's more, Lewis is doing and saying things to keep interest in the story.
Another article has appeared in the Guardian with some very interesting quotes from Lewis. You can read the complete article here:-
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/nov/06/nico-hulkenberg-brazilian-grand-prix-qualifying
I have provided the main text of the article below the pictures.
Having allowed himself to be photographed in Korea like this:-
He and his minders would have been acutely aware of how that picture circulated throughout the media worldwide and the associated comments. No sooner than the very next race, here in Brazil, he allows himself to be pictured again in the same pose:-
Add now we have this new Guardian article. Here are some quotes:-
Hamilton said: "I think we are so much stronger now to be able to deal with it. I have no problems having him as a team-mate. I am happy with the way I have things now. It's fantastic but I don't think it's impossible for us."
Hamilton is happy at McLaren. But that will only remain the case as long as the team continues to produce a competitive car. McLaren have won just three drivers' world championships in the two decades since the late Ayrton Senna's last title in 1991. Ferrari have picked up six in that time.
The chances of Hamilton and Alonso working alongside each other at Ferrari are still remote because Alonso runs the show at the Scuderia. He sees himself as the No1 driver in any team he drives for, and that is certainly the case now, as Felipe Massa takes a subservient role.
Hamilton added: "I wouldn't be the Massa side of the team and I wouldn't expect him to be the Massa side of the team either. I would want us to be equal as they are here [at McLaren]. At the end of the day Fernando has proved that he is one of the best drivers here. You say that we are all great drivers but he is one of the top, top drivers. One of the best.
"You are going to be very hard put to put someone next to him and find they beat him through raw talent. He definitely deserves it [a third world title]. He has come a long way. He drives for a great team and has achieved an incredible amount so you have to give him his dues."
"He was the fastest driver I ever saw - faster even than Fangio"
________________________- Mike Hawthorn on Alberto Ascari
