Comments on: Hamilton joy at return to winning ways http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/ Formula 1 / F1 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:07:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: James Allenhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-14432 James Allen Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:16:35 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-14432 Now this really made me laugh, David! When I think about the abuse I got for being 'pro-Hamilton' in 2007/8!! Just shows how differently people see things... Now this really made me laugh, David! When I think about the abuse I got for being ‘pro-Hamilton’ in 2007/8!! Just shows how differently people see things…

]]> By: Zeloveurhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13726 Zeloveur Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:14:37 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13726 I am not the greatest fan of Lewis but well done to him! I think it would have been a shame not to see the reigning world champion at least once on the podium this year. Maybe eating the humble pie by not winning "every" races did him good as he comes accross as more likeable and less arrogant. But please, can we avoid shots of his "famous" girlfriend during the race anytime he does something on the track... This is extremely annoying for real racing fans, there is enough media devoted to the cult of celebrities if this is what people are looking for. Don't spoil the sport... Rant over..! I am not the greatest fan of Lewis but well done to him! I think it would have been a shame not to see the reigning world champion at least once on the podium this year. Maybe eating the humble pie by not winning “every” races did him good as he comes accross as more likeable and less arrogant. But please, can we avoid shots of his “famous” girlfriend during the race anytime he does something on the track… This is extremely annoying for real racing fans, there is enough media devoted to the cult of celebrities if this is what people are looking for. Don’t spoil the sport… Rant over..!

]]> By: tomohttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13703 tomo Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:15:19 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13703 Surely the end is nigh for Heiki? Sure he's a great wingman, but when the chips are down he fails. Surely the end is nigh for Heiki? Sure he’s a great wingman, but when the chips are down he fails.

]]> By: LThttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13670 LT Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:26:55 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13670 ....do us a favour and stay there!! ….do us a favour and stay there!!

]]> By: VVhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13647 VV Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:39:33 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13647 The BBC commentary mentioned how good the tyres looked on the McLaren and that, by contrast, Brawn were having all kinds of trouble. Tyres, tyres, tyres - the story of the (very dull) race.It was a good, intelligent drive by Hamilton (who usually drives the wheels off his cars, and, yet again, made his team-mate look hopeless), but it was nowhere near as good as some of his other wins - or other drives this year. Brawn had tyre trouble. One Red Bull went AWOL, the other had a different strategy to most for some reason.Spa and races after that will be a better indication of how McLaren are going. The BBC commentary mentioned how good the tyres looked on the McLaren and that, by contrast, Brawn were having all kinds of trouble. Tyres, tyres, tyres – the story of the (very dull) race.

It was a good, intelligent drive by Hamilton (who usually drives the wheels off his cars, and, yet again, made his team-mate look hopeless), but it was nowhere near as good as some of his other wins – or other drives this year. Brawn had tyre trouble. One Red Bull went AWOL, the other had a different strategy to most for some reason.

Spa and races after that will be a better indication of how McLaren are going.

]]> By: F1Community.orghttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13611 F1Community.org Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:57:03 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13611 It is amazing to see how much the performance of some of the teams have changed. McLaren and Ferrari back to the front and Brawn struggling. How could have thought that about 4 races ago. I'm glad to see Hamilton back to the circle of winners. Now the million dollar question; can Button still win the championship with this car? I hope he does but we shall see. It is amazing to see how much the performance of some of the teams have changed. McLaren and Ferrari back to the front and Brawn struggling. How could have thought that about 4 races ago. I’m glad to see Hamilton back to the circle of winners. Now the million dollar question; can Button still win the championship with this car? I hope he does but we shall see.

]]> By: David P Dominohttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13548 David P Domino Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:15:59 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13548 Mr Allen, can i ask when why when Alonso won last year, or does anything remotely good you say that he is "so canny", or eulogise over his amazing talent. However when Lewis pulls off a fantastic when you simply talk about the amazing effort made by the McLaren team? Please be gracious. Alonso was fortunate in Singapore, though made good decisions in Japan. Lewis is a star, please recognise this.I would say however that i actually do miss your well informed commentary, and your general ability to spot the key decision points in the race (to my surprise!). Not however your reference to the code breakers in the second world war. I mean no offence, just honesty. Cheers David Mr Allen, can i ask when why when Alonso won last year, or does anything remotely good you say that he is “so canny”, or eulogise over his amazing talent. However when Lewis pulls off a fantastic when you simply talk about the amazing effort made by the McLaren team? Please be gracious. Alonso was fortunate in Singapore, though made good decisions in Japan. Lewis is a star, please recognise this.

I would say however that i actually do miss your well informed commentary, and your general ability to spot the key decision points in the race (to my surprise!). Not however your reference to the code breakers in the second world war. I mean no offence, just honesty.
Cheers
David

]]> By: Maryhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13539 Mary Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:51:16 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13539 Get used to drowning your sorrows Paul cos Maclaren should do well in Valencia too.Well done Lewis we all knew you could do it. Like Alonso the best drivers are able to win in a car that clearly isn't the fastest on the grid. Get used to drowning your sorrows Paul cos Maclaren should do well in Valencia too.

Well done Lewis we all knew you could do it. Like Alonso the best drivers are able to win in a car that clearly isn’t the fastest on the grid.

]]> By: Lucyhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13538 Lucy Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:37:43 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13538 Great to see Lewis back where he belongs. Great to see Lewis back where he belongs.

]]> By: Charlie Bhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2009/07/hamilton-joy-at-return-to-winning-ways/comment-page-1/#comment-13527 Charlie B Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:20:29 +0000 http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/?p=2993#comment-13527 I think that Lewis and McLaren drove a solid race...not spectacular. With all the problems with the main contenders it was easier. Definatly not easy, the Ferrari and Williams' were also quick. I think Kimi drove a great race because the Ferrari doesn't suit his driving style and you could see him wrestling the car all weekend.The track suited Ferrari and McLaren more than most other tracks so they would normally be behind the Red Bulls and after this race i'm not sure where the Brawns are.I think McLaren will not win another race on outright pace, but will challenge in races that have changing conditions, or safety cars or lots of problems for the main teams (like today).Next race in Valencia will show us some interesting points:How close are McLaren and Ferrari to the front?How far behind are Brawn?and Will Red Bull back one driver instead of the other? I think that Lewis and McLaren drove a solid race…not spectacular. With all the problems with the main contenders it was easier. Definatly not easy, the Ferrari and Williams’ were also quick. I think Kimi drove a great race because the Ferrari doesn’t suit his driving style and you could see him wrestling the car all weekend.

The track suited Ferrari and McLaren more than most other tracks so they would normally be behind the Red Bulls and after this race i’m not sure where the Brawns are.

I think McLaren will not win another race on outright pace, but will challenge in races that have changing conditions, or safety cars or lots of problems for the main teams (like today).

Next race in Valencia will show us some interesting points:

How close are McLaren and Ferrari to the front?

How far behind are Brawn?

and Will Red Bull back one driver instead of the other?

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