Genie Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I would love to see an F1 race live someday. If i was going to go abroad id love to see the Belgian spa. I had the same thought but then realised there is a very good chance of it pissing down all weekend. Then I thought about Monza, oh yes, probably not this year though :-( ps need to ring sky to see of they feel like doing a deal on the HD pack. Mate of mine rang a few weeks ago and they offered h it for £5 a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Lewis Hamilton, whose recognition of the importance of lap times and telemetry data has never distracted him from a strong sense of personal destiny, has spoken of his desire to achieve the same greatness as Ayrton Senna. As he prepares to make his Formula One debut for Mercedes in Sunday's Australian Grand Prix, the first race of the season, Hamilton has once again invoked his old idol to outline his ambitions. "When I speak about greatness, I just know Ayrton Senna, the stories about the way he would walk into a room, the aura he had, the way people would perceive him, the way he carried himself, the way he drove and inspired people, inspired a nation – that is greatness," he said. "And that is a dream for any driver to achieve. "It is a different era and I am not Ayrton Senna. I am my own personality, but I hope that I will have that greatness." Hamilton, the 2008 world champion, trails his two great rivals, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso, in the race to reach the pantheon of Formula One greats with the German recording his third consecutive title in Brazil last year and Alonso boasting two championships. "Inexperience led me to be impatient in the past," Hamilton added. "But I am more patient now and I guess that comes with age. You make wiser decisions. I hope that impacts on my racing." The 28-year-old, who can be guaranteed to make even more surprising moves off the track than on it, is considering building a museum to house his hundreds of trophies, as well as his collection of personally designedhelmets. "I have been thinking to build a museum. It was my dad's idea. It would be cool to have somewhere – in Stevenage or London, I don't know – where we could have one of the cars from every year that I have driven and have the trophies up so that people can see them. There's no point in having them all in your house where no one can see them. "Or I am going to have to build a house big enough because I have hundreds of trophies – I must have at least 500. I don't need my suits, boots or gloves but I design my helmets and that is what people see and they have my blood, sweat and tears in them – and the memories. "The most valuable [trophy] is my first grand prix win – Canada. Then the British Grand Prix. But Canada [in 2007] is the only one I own, the rest are replicas, even the world championship trophy." Bizarrely, Hamilton will be accompanied for part of this season by his new bulldog, Roscoe. "I emailed Bernie [Ecclestone] about my passes and then told him at the end I had a new member of my family. I was really nervous, but he said send a picture. I sent one of Roscoe wearing headphones. Bernie wasn't too happy but that's the one that will be on his pass. He is the coolest dog in the world, so funny. He has me in tears every day. I will take him to the European races." As well as joining a new team and getting a new dog, Hamilton also adds a private jet to the changes in 2013. Of the new £20m plane, Hamilton added: "It is about trying to simplify everything because it can be really hectic. Having the plane gives you a lot of time back in your life." Asked why he had painted it red, he replied: "Because every airport I go to every plane is boring white or with this really sad brown stripe down the side. What were they thinking? If you are going to spend that much money on a plane, it doesn't cost much to get a paint job. So I did it properly, just as when I buy a car. I don't just buy a car off the lot, I like to design it and make it mine. I think it is the nicest plane. "I will die if [Roscoe] does a turd in my plane. I will have to get the whole plane changed. I have been renting planes for some time and now I can hop from one place to the other without complications. When you go to Heathrow, for example, it can be quite manic. People notice you and you don't always want to be seen. You want a low profile." So, Hamilton says he wants a low profile but he has painted his £20m private jet red. And he carries a dog with him, which must be as distracting as being accompanied by a small child. Mercedes are slowly discovering just what they have taken on. This driver comes with baggage. But it will all be worthwhile if, in the next three years, he delivers the wins and the titles which the team so desperately crave. The guy is mental. No wonder he attracted more criticism than other drivers. Absolutely crackers, and pathetic. Come on Nico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 12, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted March 12, 2013 I just think it was an honest interview with a guy who clearly wears his heart on his sleeve. F1 would be a lot less interesting without him - the good and the bad from him. I don't see what he has said in that interview as being particularly nuts at all if I'm honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 No F1 game this year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 12, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted March 12, 2013 Nope. First year off in ten. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 my ignoring your advice on team selection and coming second really hit you hard didn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 12, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted March 12, 2013 It was the straw that broke the camel's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Just logged in to my Sky account online and in the 'offers' section I can (and will) upgrade to the HD pack for £5 per month (for 6 months, then £10.25 after). It is a must for any F1 fan, they brought the game on substantiually from BBC/ITV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 12, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 12, 2013 Lewis Hamilton needs to sort his hair and his "beard" out if he wants my support this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 who we tipping this year then chaps? Ferrari Mclaren Mercedes and Red Bull all seem very evenly matched but i dont think Mercedes have the capabilities to improve there car throughout the season as much as the other 3, if Ferrari are at it from the start i think this will be alonsos year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Whilst I was reading that Hamilton article I couldn't help thinking he is to Aryton Senna what Isiah Osbourne is to Patrick Vieira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Whilst I was reading that Hamilton article I couldn't help thinking he is to Aryton Senna what Isiah Osbourne is to Patrick Vieira. Lewis Hamilton is one of the most gifted drivers of this current, very strong, generation. Isiah Osbourne has always been shit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 After fp2, Mercedes as quick as red bull but both cars broke down and mclaren well short, 2 seconds off the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Congratulations Red Bull and Vettel. If they convert today into the points their performance indicates i suspect were in for a very boring season. Once they get ahead they dont get caught. I hope their was a lot of hidden performance in the other cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) I still maintain Hamilton is a better driver than Vettel. Edited March 15, 2013 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Is it just me that thinks Christian Horner comes across as a major word removed when he does interviews. Probably main reason i dont like Red Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Is it just me that thinks Christian Horner comes across as a major word removed when he does interviews. Probably main reason i dont like Red Bull Yes, smarmy. Never liked him, not fond of red bull but i do like mark webber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark359 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Is anyone interested in a fantasy F1 league. I use Castrol Edge one (advertised on autosport) it's really good. Just have to select top 10, pole position, fastest lap and most positions gained each race. I can create a league and post the code. Most people are going to miss the first weekend (have to have done it by qually) but it won't matter too much over the whole season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark359 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I have created one anyway as i already use this site. Feel feee to join, you can enter as many leagues as you want. Main website: http://gppredictor.com League name VillaTalk UNIQUE CODE TO JOIN THIS LEAGUE 964e6ae3035a4898ae97561c3668199f Unique league link: http://gppredictor.com/league/join/code/964e6ae3035a4898ae97561c3668199f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 wonder what the weather will be like tomorrow then? Looked like awful conditions and the times are all meaningless really, although it does seem mclaren are way off the pace at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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