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[McLaren Fan]

Hamilton genuinely accepted the challenge and bailed out later. It a poor reflexion of the savvy of a lot of people on here when they think that the only bad consequences of this incident - one of several - relate to his racing. Hamilton is a global icon - more than just a Formula One driver - and his reputation unnecessarily took a dent because of this P.R. fiasco.

Yes he accepted the challenge. What hot blooded 22/3 year old wouldnt. It was an instinctive reaction and one i am sure he would dearly liked to have followed through, but...reality check..not a good idea at this moment in time(as Button and Coulthard no doubt knew as they were setting him up).
IMPACT? It would have reflected very badly on his racing had he incurred an injury.
It affected his image not a jolt. He is the one every advertiser dreams of having endorsiong their product.

Believe what you want. If Max Clifford came out and agreed with me, you'd try and tell him he's wrong.

[Flynn]

Hamilton genuinely accepted the challenge and bailed out later. It a poor reflexion of the savvy of a lot of people on here when they think that the only bad consequences of this incident - one of several - relate to his racing. Hamilton is a global icon - more than just a Formula One driver - and his reputation unnecessarily took a dent because of this P.R. fiasco.

Thanks for bringing my savvy into question. Why would Lewis global stardom be brought into question by him accepting a trialthlon and then cancelling?

Yes he accepted the challenge. What hot blooded 22/3 year old wouldnt.

I wouldn't, i'd have just said "Maybe in December mate, i have more important things to worry about right now, like trying to win races and maybe the title..."



Of course, i joke, that whole incident was kinda stupid. One day isn't much time off his hands to do that event surely? It also would have benefited his personal image, which should arguably be as important to him as corporate responsibilties imo...

Have you ever competed in a triathlon? weeks of preperation, huge strain on the body, not being able to exert yourself for weeks after...let alone drive a Formula 1 car.

If he had said what you suggested then he would have been accused of "arrogance". Such an ugly word uttered by ugly people.

[racechick]

Hamilton genuinely accepted the challenge and bailed out later. It a poor reflexion of the savvy of a lot of people on here when they think that the only bad consequences of this incident - one of several - relate to his racing. Hamilton is a global icon - more than just a Formula One driver - and his reputation unnecessarily took a dent because of this P.R. fiasco.

Thanks for bringing my savvy into question. Why would Lewis global stardom be brought into question by him accepting a trialthlon and then cancelling?

Yes he accepted the challenge. What hot blooded 22/3 year old wouldnt.

I wouldn't, i'd have just said "Maybe in December mate, i have more important things to worry about right now, like trying to win races and maybe the title..."



Of course, i joke, that whole incident was kinda stupid. One day isn't much time off his hands to do that event surely? It also would have benefited his personal image, which should arguably be as important to him as corporate responsibilties imo...

Have you ever competed in a triathlon? weeks of preperation, huge strain on the body, not being able to exert yourself for weeks after...let alone drive a Formula 1 car.

If he had said what you suggested then he would have been accused of "arrogance". Such an ugly word uttered by ugly people.

[racechick]

Hamilton genuinely accepted the challenge and bailed out later. It a poor reflexion of the savvy of a lot of people on here when they think that the only bad consequences of this incident - one of several - relate to his racing. Hamilton is a global icon - more than just a Formula One driver - and his reputation unnecessarily took a dent because of this P.R. fiasco.

Yes he accepted the challenge. What hot blooded 22/3 year old wouldnt. It was an instinctive reaction and one i am sure he would dearly liked to have followed through, but...reality check..not a good idea at this moment in time(as Button and Coulthard no doubt knew as they were setting him up).
IMPACT? It would have reflected very badly on his racing had he incurred an injury.
It affected his image not a jolt. He is the one every advertiser dreams of having endorsiong their product.

Believe what you want. If Max Clifford came out and agreed with me, you'd try and tell him he's wrong.

Max Clifford??? Dont give two hoots what Max Clifford says or thinks!

[scotty]

Yes he accepted the challenge. What hot blooded 22/3 year old wouldnt.

I wouldn't, i'd have just said "Maybe in December mate, i have more important things to worry about right now, like trying to win races and maybe the title..."



Of course, i joke, that whole incident was kinda stupid. One day isn't much time off his hands to do that event surely? It also would have benefited his personal image, which should arguably be as important to him as corporate responsibilties imo...

Have you ever competed in a triathlon? weeks of preperation, huge strain on the body, not being able to exert yourself for weeks after...let alone drive a Formula 1 car.

If he had said what you suggested then he would have been accused of "arrogance". Such an ugly word uttered by ugly people.

These guys do crazy workout schedules, Jenson Button does loads of triathlons and is still in top shape for race weekends, Mark Webber goes on his escapades... etc etc etc. Not your average human beings really, so i think they have the fitness levels required for such events... and besides, he just had to enter, not train up in order to dominate the opposition in what was supposed to be a fun event for charity. Not a big deal...

[racechick]

Yes he accepted the challenge. What hot blooded 22/3 year old wouldnt.

I wouldn't, i'd have just said "Maybe in December mate, i have more important things to worry about right now, like trying to win races and maybe the title..."



Of course, i joke, that whole incident was kinda stupid. One day isn't much time off his hands to do that event surely? It also would have benefited his personal image, which should arguably be as important to him as corporate responsibilties imo...

Have you ever competed in a triathlon? weeks of preperation, huge strain on the body, not being able to exert yourself for weeks after...let alone drive a Formula 1 car.

If he had said what you suggested then he would have been accused of "arrogance". Such an ugly word uttered by ugly people.

These guys do crazy workout schedules, Jenson Button does loads of triathlons and is still in top shape for race weekends, Mark Webber goes on his escapades... etc etc etc. Not your average human beings really, so i think they have the fitness levels required for such events... and besides, he just had to enter, not train up in order to dominate the opposition in what was supposed to be a fun event for charity. Not a big deal...

Lewis couldnt "just enter" you know that! Yes drivers are super fit and on specific programmes. Changing programme to train for a triathalon or "just entering" without training and therefore risking an injury would be foolhardy. Jenson and Webber were not in championship contention.

[scotty]

Lewis couldnt "just enter" you know that! Yes drivers are super fit and on specific programmes. Changing programme to train for a triathalon or "just entering" without training and therefore risking an injury would be foolhardy. Jenson and Webber were not in championship contention.

Yes, but that's why i said the thing about waiting until the off season... and we may just have to agree to disagree about drivers training specifically for triathlons, i have read in the past that the drivers all incorporate running, cycling and swimming into their schedules.

This is like July 2008 all over again i tells ya i'm going before we all go round and round in circles again!

[racechick]

Lewis couldnt "just enter" you know that! Yes drivers are super fit and on specific programmes. Changing programme to train for a triathalon or "just entering" without training and therefore risking an injury would be foolhardy. Jenson and Webber were not in championship contention.

Yes, but that's why i said the thing about waiting until the off season... and we may just have to agree to disagree about drivers training specifically for triathlons, i have read in the past that the drivers all incorporate running, cycling and swimming into their schedules.

This is like July 2008 all over again i tells ya i'm going before we all go round and round in circles again!

I think the agree to disagree bit sounds like a really good idea

[McLaren Fan]

Hamilton could have left it until the winter and took it easy.

[Master Asia]

Anthony has always been Lewis's managaer and operator....