Does Hamilton prove it? Car > Driver.

[Ari]

as far as hes concerned, thats exactly what it is

f'n expensive piece of go-kart then!!!!!!!!!

[wedge]

There were some disturbing facts which came to light after the Monaco race: Lewis admitted to kissing the armco more than once in his chase of Alonso.

That's how to master Monaco!

Any so called 'fan' would've done some research and know that drivers brush the armco when they're on the limit at Monaco. It shouldn't be that much of a surprise.

What impressed me even more was Lewis last lap on qualy when he made a small mistake and held up by Webbo and yet he was still hundreths of a second down on Alonso! That's not the car, thats down to skill.

[Valve Bounce]

Any so called 'fan' would've done some research and know that drivers brush the armco when they're on the limit at Monaco. It shouldn't be that much of a surprise.

LINK PLEASE!!

[race aficionado]

http://www.monacoarmcobrushing.com

[Valve Bounce]

That link doesn't work on my computer

[rlenis]

Well?

I, like the next person, was thrilled with Hamiltons result on the weekend. Absolutely fantastic. A podium finish on his first Grand Prix is an incredible milestone.

BUT.

And I say this with all respect, purely for the purpose of discussion.....

Is Hamilton really a better driver than all those who finished behind him?

It kinda highlights just how important the car is these days. With a good car all you need to do is be consistant and finish the race. With a mid-field clunker you really don't stand a chance.

Is that what Formula One has become? I guess it has. It happened long ago. Just kinda disappointing.

Agree or disagree?

where you've been?

[wmcot]

X I was rather surprised to hear him talk along the lines of kissing the wall quite a few times, but being happy that the car the team gave him is capable of doing it.

I think that he must have "kissed" the armco very gently since the car suffered no serious effects. If he had actually HIT the armco, something would have broken!

[Valve Bounce]

I think that he must have "kissed" the armco very gently since the car suffered no serious effects. If he had actually HIT the armco, something would have broken!

Blessed are they who love to kiss Armco for they shall feel the earth shake beneath them at the climax.

[F1woman]

If it's down to having a good, car what about Fischella he had a championship car in 05-06 but he was nowhere near Alonso or tired for the championship like Lewis is currently doing.

[race aficionado]

That link doesn't work on my computer

Sorry Valve, it must be a "windows" thing . . .

As per having the best or one of the best cars to justify your better results my opinion is this:

The most commonly mentioned number as to percentages in car/driver are 80%/%20.
Surely the quality of the car takes precedent but there is still that driver's 20% that has to make a dramatic difference.

Yes, Hamilton is in one of the better cars, but how would others do? The best reference is his fellow team mate FA (he happens to be two times World Champ) and them being close in the standings says a lot about the wonder rookie.

I'm so glad that he is around to spice the F1 world and make it "caliente".

mokin: