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  1. Angib

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    #1162 Angib, Aug 31, 2014
    Absolutely. But then which sport has its pinnacle occupied by shy unassuming modest competitors? And, pointing the finger the other way, would you even like them if they were?

    Actually I did just see ex-motorcycle racer Carlos Checa interviewed yesterday and I guess he is the 'exception that proves the rule'.
     
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    #1164 Crashton, Aug 31, 2014
    Pretty sure when the helmet goes on & the belts are pulled tight all racers are pretty much the same. Some are just better at it than other's.
     
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    #1165 Steve, Aug 31, 2014
    I definitely agree. Even considered editing to that effect seconds after I posted and only left the F1 ref. because of the thread.

    I would prefer it if there were more 'shy unassuming modest competitors' and would likely cheer for them to outshine the most self-centered types. I love to see an egoist show his true colors making excuses and laying blame elsewhere when he loses. In fact, I just love to see an egoist lose to a modest competitor, never mind the excuses and blame-laying that comes after.

    Hard to get people like that in F1 or, as you say, the pinnacle of any sport because a person generally has to think highly of himself (and odds of success) to be convinced that it's worth the effort to go for the brass ring. Maybe even moreso, though, in F1 because performance in other driving series' isn't necessarily enough. It's not easy to get someone to pay you to drive his expensive car without both ability and interest in self-promotion.
     
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    #1166 Steve, Aug 31, 2014
    16YO (I think he's still 16) Max Verstappen had his first publicity/demo run. I'm sure he meant to leave a better impression than this.....

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=293uG4Nr3KQ"]Max Verstappen Crash Rotterdam 2014 - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #1167 Crashton, Aug 31, 2014
    At least it was a light shunt in an old car. Bet he's a bit embarrassed. :eek:
     
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    #1168 Steve, Sep 2, 2014
    Honda open to customer teams from 2016 (GPUpdate.net)
     
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    #1169 mrntd, Sep 2, 2014
    Even you Chuck? :cornut:
     
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    #1172 Crashton, Sep 3, 2014
    Great video there.

    Thanks Nathan! :D
     
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    #1174 Nathan, Sep 4, 2014
    A race at a reasonable hour. At least for us on the East Side of the continent.
     
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    #1177 Nathan, Sep 5, 2014
    I would of expected Nico to have a German Shepard.
     
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    #1178 minimark, Sep 5, 2014
    Headline:

    Infantile Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after Nico Rosberg wins Championship!!
     
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    #1180 Steve, Sep 5, 2014
    Haas F1 Team signs Ferrari engine deal (GPUpdate.net)
     
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    #1181 Minidave, Sep 5, 2014
    Montzemolo to be shown the door on Monday......

    Wow.

    How many here really expect Lewis to be racing for Mercedes next year, even tho he has a contract in place for 2015?

    And if Fernando leaves Ferrari, it will be the bad old days before Schumaker all over again, won't it?
     
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    #1183 minimark, Sep 5, 2014
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    Coc-a-poo?


    Oops sorry, that would be Hamilton's dog....
     
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    #1184 Angib, Sep 5, 2014
    Nah, he grew up in Monaco, home of the uiltra-wealthy. Given Rosberg's floppy hair and the similarities between owners and dogs, I would think an Afghan Hound - he can afford a full-time dog groomer.

    [​IMG]
     
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    #1185 B.A.D., Sep 5, 2014
    Lewis has at least one English Bulldog, I remember there being something about the dog having a pit pass at some of the races last year.
     
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    #1189 Minidave, Sep 5, 2014
    Funny how his face is moving the opposite of his feet! :D

    erm.....the dog, not the Hamster.......

    [​IMG]
     
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    #1190 minimark, Sep 5, 2014
    My Lab thought I'd been smoking something when I ask her if Lewis is better than Nico.....

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    #1191 minimark, Sep 7, 2014
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    Count down to green has begun, 8:00am live @ Monza!!!
     
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    #1197 ScottinBend, Sep 7, 2014
    :rolleyes:
     
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