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  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,164
    SELR_addicks said:

    Put the world on hold and wait till Max says we can breath again , prick can’t be Dutch they’re cool as fuck
  • oohaahmortimer
    oohaahmortimer Posts: 34,164
    Fucking knew it, his mums Belgian and he was born there , bore the fuck off and smoke a joint like your old man
  • Spitfire76
    Spitfire76 Posts: 1,136
    oohaahmortimer said:
    Fucking knew it, his mums Belgian and he was born there , bore the fuck off and smoke a joint like your old man
    Ahh that’s where he gets all that waffle
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,941
    cafc_harry said:
    According to some on twitter Max has unfollowed Lewis on Instagram. Unsurprising from him. 
    That shows his level of maturity - the social media equivalent of taking the ball home crying and saying you’re not playing anymore.
  • jonseventyfive
    jonseventyfive Posts: 3,354
    Sorry about the dreadful standard of picture, watching a documentary on Williams and this popped on screen, not this year obviously but any one want to claim it's them.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    Is that taken at the '85 Grand Prix of Europe at Brands Hatch?

    Is so, then I'm pretty sure I recognise the handsome chap in the blue rugby top.
  • jonseventyfive
    jonseventyfive Posts: 3,354
    No it's later than that as Hamilton was racing a Mercedes but I would guess about 5 years ago but they never mentioned the year. Can't comment on looks I'm afraid. 
  • Stuart_the_Red
    Stuart_the_Red Posts: 1,854
    MuttleyCAFC said:
    You see it with football managers when they lose. If you are competitive, that comes out sometimes when a microphone gets pushed in your face. Horner, will I'm sure think better of it when the anger subsides. Which it will. 
    Not sure about that! If you watch the last two seasons of Drive to Survive on Netflix Horner consistently comes across as a cock!
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,056
    Stuart_the_Red said:
    MuttleyCAFC said:
    You see it with football managers when they lose. If you are competitive, that comes out sometimes when a microphone gets pushed in your face. Horner, will I'm sure think better of it when the anger subsides. Which it will. 
    Not sure about that! If you watch the last two seasons of Drive to Survive on Netflix Horner consistently comes across as a cock!
    He absolutely loves stirring the pot , I did find the team radio messages to Michael Masi yesterday very amusing. 
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,852
    edited July 2021
    Stuart_the_Red said:
    MuttleyCAFC said:
    You see it with football managers when they lose. If you are competitive, that comes out sometimes when a microphone gets pushed in your face. Horner, will I'm sure think better of it when the anger subsides. Which it will. 
    Not sure about that! If you watch the last two seasons of Drive to Survive on Netflix Horner consistently comes across as a cock!
    Agreed. He is a self-important, look at me, me, me tosser.

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  • NorthStandDan
    NorthStandDan Posts: 54
    edited July 2021
    Putting aside the argument between Merc and RB the crash yesterday was an interesting insight into the mind set of Ham and Ver. 

    Prior to this year Ham had been defending a championship lead with Ver chasing to catch up. When you’re leading a championship, especially by a fairly comfortable margin, you need to look at the long game. 

    Ver came into F1 at a young age and hasn’t been in this position b4 whilst Ham is the veteran who’s been in both positions. Ver needs to think about his approach when it comes to actually battling for a championship - he thrives on his aggressive reputation and his team plays up to it. However to win a championship you need to know when to back off - in a long season a 2nd place finish at a given race may win the title but a DNF may lose it.

    just my two pennies worth…
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,941
    https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-fia-and-mercedes-condemn-racist-abuse-aimed-at-hamilton/6633550/

    Here we go again - the knuckle draggers are out. All this is doing is emphasising why he takes the knee before races, not to mention puts time in a commission aimed at bringing more diversity to motorsport.

    So - will we get a statement from RB and Horner versus what they have now kicked up?
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,444
    edited July 2021
    DamoNorthStand said:
    https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-fia-and-mercedes-condemn-racist-abuse-aimed-at-hamilton/6633550/

    Here we go again - the knuckle draggers are out. All this is doing is emphasising why he takes the knee before races, not to mention puts time in a commission aimed at bringing more diversity to motorsport.

    So - will we get a statement from RB and Horner versus what they have now kicked up?
    Their current silence is deafening!! (Edit: Thankfully they have now posted a statement of their own)

    Could even go some way to question if Horner / Helmut should be suspended for a race themselves - It really feels like their words have whipped everyone into a bit of a frenzy, bit like we've seen in other instances these last couple of years.
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,702
    DamoNorthStand said:
    https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-fia-and-mercedes-condemn-racist-abuse-aimed-at-hamilton/6633550/

    Here we go again - the knuckle draggers are out. All this is doing is emphasising why he takes the knee before races, not to mention puts time in a commission aimed at bringing more diversity to motorsport.

    So - will we get a statement from RB and Horner versus what they have now kicked up?
    It's so depressing, looking through the reaction on twitter yesterday I saw a load of it myself. Reported all that I saw but I hate how hopeless it feels and especially so when the platforms definitely have the tech to stop it.

    Red Bull have made a statement condemning it but I have no confidence that the next race Lewis wins won't result in the same comments being fired his way online.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,733
    edited July 2021
    A lot of people don't like Hamilton and their position starts from there. For me it was a racing incident with a little more blame on Hamilton but not enough for a penalty. Although the fact that Verstappen was out of the race, there was more pressure to give one. Ultimately, it is why we watch the sport. Two drivers not giving an inch. Verstappen probably should have given a bit just because he had more to lose (and he lost it). 

    Horner ought to try a calm the waters, I don't think this ridiculous posturing is helpful to the Red Bull cause. I would say strategically, Hamilton has given Verstappen something to think about. He relies on the other driver backing out due to his reputation for not doing so, but he must know Hamilton isn't going to now.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,056
    Horner and his boss were out of order yesterday and Max was petulant with his social media message as well.  Watched the incident over and over yesterday and it was no more than a racing incident with two of the best drivers fighting tooth and nail for the lead.  Max had already been erratic, with Lewis all over him and Lewis had already given him space once.  Max didn't reciprocate and we know that he's aggressive...it's what will make him a champion for years to come.  But so is Lewis and you need to be able to assess where to take your battles and Max is a little way of knowing that just yet.  
  • DamoNorthStand
    DamoNorthStand Posts: 10,941
    edited July 2021
    https://www.planetf1.com/news/red-bull-no-revenge-maybe-legal-action/

    Good god - Helmut Marko has lost the plot here. Red Bull are embarrassing themselves.

    What - so anyone who even tries an overtake on little Max in future will have to think twice because if either driver misjudges or gets it wrong we are gonna sue you. With the exception of Max - he can carry on doing what he wants and is immune.

    The reaction from the likes of Horner and Red Bull is out of control and a disgrace now. They need to wind their necks in.

    As it happens, I think Hamilton was more at fault but that is in the context of a racing incident which is rarely clear cut. But he served his penalty and thats that.

    Legal action? Oh, naff off.
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,075
    Red bull seem really ruffled about this. They still have the superior car, maybe they know something we don't about the Mercs 
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,733
    They are not doing themselves any favours by not letting this lie. It makes them look childish. 
  • randy andy
    randy andy Posts: 5,457
    Presumably they think Merc were lying about stopping dev on this year's car and expect a big upgrade after the summer break. Therefore they wanted as big a lead as possible going into that break, a lead they've now seen dissolve.

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  • Spitfire76
    Spitfire76 Posts: 1,136
    Lost all respect for red bull , they are another of my local teams & I've always wanted them to do well (as long as they r behind Mercedes!) I liked them because they appeared to like to race but their stance here is wrong & will do the brand more harm than good
  • lordromford
    lordromford Posts: 7,796
    Horner is still complaining about the incident and suggesting they might still take it further.
    I can’t remember an incident where a team principal has continued to gripe for so long. It’s embarrassing. He’s making himself look a complete idiot.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,603
    lordromford said:
    Horner is still complaining about the incident and suggesting they might still take it further.
    I can’t remember an incident where a team principal has continued to gripe for so long. It’s embarrassing. He’s making himself look a complete idiot.
    Always thought he was just a bit of a tool but he’s proved himself a complete twat over this. I’ve always respected what Red Bull have achieved in F1 but I really hope it goes tits up in a spectacular way for them this season.
  • Grapevine49
    Grapevine49 Posts: 997
    Tunnel vision.

    Horner has argued Hamilton was desperate but just who has looked the more desperate in all of this. Nobody but nobody had subjected Verstappen to the pressure Hamilton put him under. He was all over him like a rash from the start line and Verstappen did not have the professional ability to handle it.

    Hamilton took him into a street fight and Verstappen tried to respond in the wrong way.

    If Red Bull have grounds for legal action or redress don’t consider it - just do it.

    It is 7yrs since Red Bull and Mr Horner held the title. He and Mr Kuno have talked Red Bull into a huge investment in recruiting Mercedes development staff.

    Just who sounds the more desperate?

    For Mercedes it is precisely what it should be. Just another day in the office.
     
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,733
    If Red Bull were successful in any future action, which they won't be, it would be the beginning of the end for the sport. It is probably time the F1 authorities told him to shut up or face sanctions.
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,056
    Red Bull have successfully got a stewards meeting on Thursday to discuss the incident further. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,444
    The commentators are going to be unbearable at the first corner of any race now arent they when Max and Lewis are one and two
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,056
    ForeverAddickted said:
    The commentators are going to be unbearable at the first corner of any race now arent they when Max and Lewis are one and two
    Oh absolutely , and it's all they're going to talk about anyway all weekend. Honestly am bored of it being the only talking point 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,444
  • Leeds_Addick
    Leeds_Addick Posts: 4,702
    Anyone else seen The Silver War? It's a fan made film documenting the 2016 Rosberg vs Hamilton battle. I've been watching it this week and not only is the film brilliant, it shows how good that season was compared to what we've had since.

    I hope and pray that the rest of this season plays out similarly, how good would it be to be going into the final few races with Max and Lewis neck and neck

    Film is here for anyone interested:

    https://youtu.be/dtj9GDUWuJA

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