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By darwin dali
#51503
Despite Lewis Hamilton's griping about recent media "negativity," the British press stepped up the pressure after the McLaren driver on Sunday failed for a second consecutive race to score a point.

Fleet Street analysts of the Magny-Cours race criticised the 23-year-old not only for his run to tenth place due to "impetuousity" that netted him a drive-through penalty, but also for his apparent loss of composure in the French circuit's paddock.

"Lewis Hamilton turned into Le Sulk (...) as he sparked a witchhunt controversy," the Daily Mail wrote, after the Briton initially refused to speak to the media but then blasted F1 officials for penalising him for his illegal passing move on Sebastian Vettel.

The Times called France his "lowest of the low points," as Hamilton succumbed to yet more errors but then hit out at the "crap" being written about him by the very reporters he was addressing.

"There's a lot of crap coming out. That's what they do: build you up and then break you down, but they can't break me," he said. "Regardless of what's written in the papers, I will go back to the workshop, push with the team, focus on the next race and hit'em hard."

The Daily Express newspaper was not amused with Hamilton's assessment, dismissing it as "completely wrong" and captioning a photo of him with the words "Off in a huff."

In a reference to his treatment, Hamilton declared: "There is nothing you can do that can distract me. You can keep on giving me penalties and whatever you want to do and I'll keep battling and try and come back with a result."

The Daily Express argues that "Troubled times have come for Lewis Hamilton," and the Daily Telegraph agrees: "If discretion is the better part of valour, Hamilton could do with a dose."

The Evening Standard hit out at Hamilton's initial refusal to talk to the press on Sunday, commenting that Hamilton's "image of sporting integrity is in danger of exploding for lack of sound advice."

The newspaper was of the opinion that "this sudden persecution complex and petulance does him no service," adding: "He needs to take responsibility for his mistakes."

Attitude aside, the British press was also unimpressed with Hamilton's performance at Magny-Cours.

The Times said his illegal pass on Vettel was an "overaggressive" moment of "adrenaline-fuelled impetuosity."

"You cannot criticise a racer for racing," The Daily Telegraph wrote. "However, with better judgment in Canada and France he might still be leading the championship."

"Hamilton had to go for it but he might wish he had followed his teammate Kovalainen's example and not tried to make up all the ground in the opening lap," the newspaper considered.

"I was ahead but I lost the back, corrected it and went over the kerb, which I don't particularly see as cheating," Hamilton said in his defense, although he acknowledged that "rules are rules."



Hm, the love fest between the British press and LH seems to be put on hold for now... :wink:
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By Lem
#51504
The majority of the British press are vermin. Hamilton just needs to keep his head down, forget about it and stop hitting out. Don't feed the trolls, so to speak.
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By nikon133
#51518
The majority of the British press are vermin. Hamilton just needs to keep his head down, forget about it and stop hitting out. Don't feed the trolls, so to speak.


Some keys on my keyboard are so worn out... those that type "Kid needs proper management. Retire dad. Hire a pro."

Since that is not going to happen, I can already see some new keys getting overused... those that type words like "delusional", "loose canon" etc.

That aside, yeah, I don't like him much, but I'm always sorry to see good talent being wasted. I'm not saying that is going to happen, but the way Ron and Anthony are managing him, chances are bigger than if, for example, he has ended up for a few years with Flavio. Or good old Frank Williams. Those guys would not spoil him just like that and he would end up being much more of a man than he is growing to be under present circumstances.
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By KyrosV
#51519
LH is his own worst enemy. If he can put his head down and just shut up, stop showing of to the media (i.e what seems to be his regular ITV sit down interview everyweek) and just race and win in Silverstone, I will have new respect for him..



actually on another point. An Interview which made me laugh on sunday with LH. They were asking him about the 'Stupid' comments from Kimi. and he replied that he had spoken to Kimi and it wasnt true?! but he did!! OWNED
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By 8-ball
#51520
His dad is his manager but doesn't seem to be managing him. (I guess he is more concerned with getting that porsche fixed :D ) Lewis should be better than this as mark blundell said you should answer your critics on the race track
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By Selcouth_Feline
#51521
The British press are notoriously fickle. He'll do well at another race and the media will think he's the golden boy again.

I think half the problem is he's turning into a typical British sportsperson - the press hype up the latest new kid on the block and proclaim that they can actually win something, and then they never seem to quite achieve what everyone was hoping and expecting.
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By Jensonb
#51524
It's exactly what happened to Button. It's not nice to watch, but something has to bring everyone back to earth.

That said, throwing a huff about it and developing a persecution complex isn't going to endear him to anyone.
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By billindenver
#51568
The majority of the British press are vermin. Hamilton just needs to keep his head down, forget about it and stop hitting out. Don't feed the trolls, so to speak.


Some keys on my keyboard are so worn out... those that type "Kid needs proper management. Retire dad. Hire a pro."

Since that is not going to happen, I can already see some new keys getting overused... those that type words like "delusional", "loose canon" etc.

That aside, yeah, I don't like him much, but I'm always sorry to see good talent being wasted. I'm not saying that is going to happen, but the way Ron and Anthony are managing him, chances are bigger than if, for example, he has ended up for a few years with Flavio. Or good old Frank Williams. Those guys would not spoil him just like that and he would end up being much more of a man than he is growing to be under present circumstances.



I would have to agree with this completely. Strange thing is, I was pretty much on the hamilton bandwagon when he first showed up in F1. Then he opened his mouth. Then he pulled that pit strategy crap on Alonso. Then he opened his mouth, and kept opening it. Now, I would far rather see him crash out (IN THE PITS) than finish the race in 10th. I have to admit, seeing him finish out of the points is fun too. Hey Hammy, did you know that Truly...in a toyota...got third? :hehe: Oh, and that car two spots in front of you...that was Alonso. :drink:

Hamilton would do so much better if he had a manager who didn't have his head stuffed up his drivers bottom. Hamilton desperately needs leadership, from someone whose ego is not tied to defending the family name. He needs to shut up, take responsibility when necessary (even when not true), at least act like he puts the team first.....and focus on the driving. He needs to find an instrument sharp enough to pierce his ego inflated head and let the pressure out so he can focus on what got him where he is....driving.
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By Stephen
#51569
I have to agree with whats been said, Hamilton needs to keep his trap shut and stick to racing. :banghead:
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By texasmr2
#51576
Also I agree that Lewis need's to drop his dad as manager and get a real one. His dad was great I guess in lower forms of racing but now that he is in the big leagues he need's someone with experience and who can help mentor him through all the press bs and let him focus on just the racing aspect.
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By EwanM
#51581
Also I agree that Lewis need's to drop his dad as manager and get a real one. His dad was great I guess in lower forms of racing but now that he is in the big leagues he need's someone with experience and who can help mentor him through all the press bs and let him focus on just the racing aspect.


I don't mind his dad, and I don't care wt he does... if he stayed out of the way. He tries to grab the media's eye just as much as his son. Almost living the dream through his son.
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By texasmr2
#51587
He tries to grab the media's eye just as much as his son. Almost living the dream through his son.

I'm glad I'm not the only one with that impression. :)
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By EwanM
#51596
He tries to grab the media's eye just as much as his son. Almost living the dream through his son.

I'm glad I'm not the only one with that impression. :)


Yupo, I mean when do you see the parents of the other drivers speaking out. Sure you see them in the garages, but they don't act like they are the 21st driver on the grid.

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