2014 - F1

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    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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    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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    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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    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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    At least it was a light shunt in an old car. Bet he's a bit embarrassed. :eek:
     
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    Honda open to customer teams from 2016 (GPUpdate.net)
     
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    Even you Chuck? :cornut:
     
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    Yes things change when you are racing. Even at the pee wee league level that I did. :arf:
     
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    Great video there.

    Thanks Nathan! :D
     
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    A race at a reasonable hour. At least for us on the East Side of the continent.
     
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    Mercedes may consider change to Hamilton and Rosberg line-up (bbc.com)
     
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    Rumor has it Toto was very persuasive to get Nico to comply with the new team rules.

    Nico's dog..... :ihih:
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    I would of expected Nico to have a German Shepard.
     
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    Infantile Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after Nico Rosberg wins Championship!!
     
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    I'd have expected him to have a toy poodle.
     
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    Haas F1 Team signs Ferrari engine deal (GPUpdate.net)
     

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