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[What's Burning?]

Ok I give in, Lewis is a god who drives an F1 car beyond the laws of physics. In fact he doesn't need a car he can fly around the track in his race suit, setting purple sectors 5 seconds clear of the rest.

McLaren will be fine you're making too many assumptions. They have a strong car to build on, Mercedes on the other hand don't.

He's not a god, he's black.

Okay, I jest, but you can't tell me you wouldn't have rather him stay at Mclaren. If this year wasn't proof of what a driver can bring to the table then I don't know what would do it. He's not a god, but he was able to bring a car from the back of the grid and finish one spot ahead of his teammate. He was also able to put a car on the podium when his teammate was finishing outside of the points or not even making it to Q2. He's certainly not a god because Vettel could probably do that too. Alonso, (probably Massa would be asked to move out of the way) as well. But in terms of getting the most out of your car when your car isn't the dominant car on the grid. In other words, make the best of a bad situation (like Alonso did this year) Lewis will be missed at Mclaren.

All that remains to be see is how much of an impact he can make at Mercedes. It's not like he's moving to Marrussia after all.

[elfinitty]

Are we talking about the same guy who published his autobiography during his 1st F1 season.

I don't really see it Lewis vs rest of the world, that is just the view of the new Lewis fans who've possibly taken over the most annoying to talk with F1 fan price away from the fanatic tifosis. The kind of fans who never see anything wrong in their fanboy or team.

As I read this I just remembered something.We had another Singaporean here and he was thinking just like you,actually his thoughts were more intense though,overly intense and sick.I agree with LRW and controversy to this would be wrong.

Other than that,he doesn't tweet anymore after the Button drama or whatever it is.

Those things are nothing, blown out of all proportion. Can you imagine if he'd said f*** up on live TV? There'd be a sixth month inquest and a reprimand at least. Have you noticed he hardly says anything any more? He's not going to dish out mealy mouth platitudes , can't play the silly games, so he says little. I personally would prefer him to be himself, I think we lose something. But the hypocrisy is that when Kimi does it it's funny.

Couldn't agree more.When Kimi or Vettel says it,that's their personality,oh look Kimi is funny,umm Vettel is so young and they're both tired that's okay.When Lewis says he's the most arrogant one in the grid and so on

[Hammer278]

When Schumacher still knew how to drive fast and was winning those WDCs on a trot, people talked smack about him and the 'tifosis' couldn't stop gushing about his talents.

Well, Lewis is getting the same treatment even though the last time he won a WDC was like 4 years back....I'd take it as a hell of a compliment. Once again, most feared = most talked about.

[vaptin]

I would pick Mclaren for the titles next season, considering the way they finished off this year and with no major regulation changes, like 2010 into 2011.

[racechick]

They better sort out their reliability then, It's no good going fast and breaking. And Jenson better go whisper a bit louder in pirelli's ear.

[vaptin]

They better sort out their reliability then, It's no good going fast and breaking. And Jenson better go whisper a bit louder in pirelli's ear.

I think they will with a new car, although obviously pre season predictions are unreliable.

[Hammer278]

I would pick Mclaren for the titles next season, considering the way they finished off this year and with no major regulation changes, like 2010 into 2011.

McLaren would need a car that is a shoe in to lock out the front rows as long as you keep the car on the tarmac, and is bulletproof throughout the entire weekend. Because that was what Button had to 'scrape' through to his Championship in 2009.

McLaren finished off having a car that is quickest in some races, and breaks for no God damn reason now and then (a couple of reasons which even they dont know why)...doesn't look like Button-WDC friendly to me. But if they sort out their reliability at least, I think Button could be a great candidate for 3rd or 4th in the WDC.

[LewEngBridewell]

McLaren kick arse.

[andrew]

McLaren kick arse.

No they don't.

[LewEngBridewell]

McLaren kick arse.

No they don't.

You wanna take this outside mate?

[andrew]

McLaren kick arse.

No they don't.

You wanna take this outside mate?

Yep.

[Hammer278]

So what happened? Did you both meet and decide to duke it out with rock paper scissors?

[andrew]

Yeah, I won. McLaren don't kick arse.

[LewEngBridewell]

McLaren kick arse.

[andrew]

McLaren kick arse.

Really? Who's won both titles the past 3 seasons? And when did McLaren last win a title - 2007 and..........? It was so long ago I can't remember!

Thought so.