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[racechick]

If we look at the last 6 races.

Monaco: drove well, unlucky not to contend for lead.
Canada: Nuff said about this already.
EU: Boring race for all.
Silverstone: Mechanic error.
Germany: Car error.
Hungary: Had a good win.

I don't know how this compares to Hamilton as my memory is like a fish in regards to the other drivers. I remember him being borderline wreckless at some points during monaco and canada. Drove well in Silverstone and Germany and made a poor strategic decision last race.

The difference between other teams' #1 & #2 drivers is black and white with a 40-50% points difference. The difference in points between Button and Hamilton is around 10% and he had one more retirement. So why is it Lewis fans think he is the new Senna while regarding Button as the new Trulli? I agree Hamilton has more pace in the car, but sometimes pure pace cant win you a race, aka Hungary.

I don't believe in making you own luck. There is either a situation all drivers are in that they have no control of and gain favour from it (Vettel in Monaco), a situation that effects one driver and is a freak error they have no control over (Button in Silverstone) or a bad decision (Hamilton in Hungary).

I have respect for Hamilton, just not some of his more 'passionate' fans.

Ok this comes frtom one of hamilton's more 'passionate' fans

Jens isnt bad, he's quite good, His luck is pretty good also Id say. Ok he's had those two failures that were bad luck but other than that he's had some jammy things go for him.
Had he not taken Lewis off in Canada hed probably have finished 2nd....pretty unlucky day for Lewis. Lewis was underfuelled at Silverstones, so whilst not being as bad as Jens' error it stopped him getting on the podium or even better.
Stewards are VERY bad luck for lewis.
On the last race Lewis had no radio and jens benefitted from the decision Lewis/the team made re tyre choice.

I guess it all comes down to what floats your boat. A guy who keeps a cool head, can think ahead, drive conservatively, be a good stratgist, be patient, nurse tyres etc. Or a guy who drives by the seat of his pants, takes any sniff of an opportunity, will always try the overtake, can drag max out of a car and drive an ill handling car beyond its potental etc. Whichever of those lists of skills most does it for you will determine who you think is the best driver.Its all opinion.Of course if winning is what its all about you'd have to say schumacher is the best driver out there. He's won more. Not what its about for me...cos Im a passionate fan

[Rickenbacker]

I think he is a good driver, he took his chances well when the Brawn was competitive and also in the mixed condition races he won for McLaren. He seems to have too many off days though, particularly in qualifying. I don't see him being any less lucky than the other drivers.

[yamashek]

Jens a team player.

Willing to sacrifice himself for the general good of the team.

[Hammer278]

Dont think so. Did you gather that from qualifying? No team player thing there, he was on a cool down lap and Lewis on a hot one...naturally as rival drivers or teammates you give way.

Jenson comes a cross to me as a guy who pretends to be a good guy but really, he isn't. Few instances on track it seemed he has that backstabber mentality, but he hides it well in front of the cameras with that easy smile and laid back attitude.

Anyway, he got done over by the team today...maybe on a dry track tomorrow he can prove he is a fast driver on a dry track. If its wet, he can prove his gambling skills again.

[yamashek]

Dont think so. Did you gather that from qualifying? No team player thing there, he was on a cool down lap and Lewis on a hot one...naturally as rival drivers or teammates you give way.

Jenson comes a cross to me as a guy who pretends to be a good guy but really, he isn't. Few instances on track it seemed he has that backstabber mentality, but he hides it well in front of the cameras with that easy smile and laid back attitude.

Anyway, he got done over by the team today...maybe on a dry track tomorrow he can prove he is a fast driver on a dry track. If its wet, he can prove his gambling skills again.

Didn't you know Jens has the unique ability to call on the rain on his demand?

[andrew]

Dont think so. Did you gather that from qualifying? No team player thing there, he was on a cool down lap and Lewis on a hot one...naturally as rival drivers or teammates you give way.

Jenson comes a cross to me as a guy who pretends to be a good guy but really, he isn't. Few instances on track it seemed he has that backstabber mentality, but he hides it well in front of the cameras with that easy smile and laid back attitude.

Anyway, he got done over by the team today...maybe on a dry track tomorrow he can prove he is a fast driver on a dry track. If its wet, he can prove his gambling skills again.

Didn't you know Jens has the unique ability to call on the rain on his demand?

Works better for a wet start. More room in the garage to do his rain dance. Bit harder during a race to do his rain dance in the car.

[yamashek]

Dont think so. Did you gather that from qualifying? No team player thing there, he was on a cool down lap and Lewis on a hot one...naturally as rival drivers or teammates you give way.

Jenson comes a cross to me as a guy who pretends to be a good guy but really, he isn't. Few instances on track it seemed he has that backstabber mentality, but he hides it well in front of the cameras with that easy smile and laid back attitude.

Anyway, he got done over by the team today...maybe on a dry track tomorrow he can prove he is a fast driver on a dry track. If its wet, he can prove his gambling skills again.

Didn't you know Jens has the unique ability to call on the rain on his demand?

Works better for a wet start. More room in the garage to do his rain dance. Bit harder during a race to do his rain dance in the car.

How about a mental rain dance? May be his GF and his dad can do the rain dance for him!

"Hit me up with some rain dad! High five!"

[LewEngBridewell]

YET ANOTHER fantastic race by Jenson today. Some brilliant and numerous overtakes. Fantastic.

Anyone want to cook-up some half-witted excuse to say otherwise? I'm sure there is!

[andrew]

The safety car helped but the car had a sweet set up. Gained in the corners and lost out on the straights.

[LewEngBridewell]

The safety car helped but the car had a sweet set up. Gained in the corners and lost out on the straights.

Safety car assisted Vettel most of all

[andrew]

The safety car helped but the car had a sweet set up. Gained in the corners and lost out on the straights.

Safety car assisted Vettel most of all

True, but it helped a few others as well.

Actually, deploying the safety car for a couple of laps every race could spice up the race.

[bud]

SC didn't help Lewis.

[andrew]

SC didn't help Lewis.

If it stopped to give him a lift it would have.

[FerrariFan63]

Safety car assisted Vettel most of all

Vettel had a six second lead. He turned the SC into an advantage, but I think that was due to quick thinking and strategy on RB's part.

Jenson drove a very fine race today. I don't think he's the very best driver out there, but he's up at the premium end of the field in terms of skill.

[racechick]

Jenson looked the real deal today. One of the best races I think Ive seen him drive.