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14th June 2015, 20:03 #11
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14th June 2015, 23:09 #12
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I think its stupid to label anyone the best world champion ever.
Pointless and meaninglessI still exist and still find the forum occasionally. Busy busy
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15th June 2015, 00:25 #13
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Hamiltwat must feel good, being praised by a raving loonatic. Or has Eccles mind finally given up, maybe he can no longer remember back as far as 2000-2004, or back into the dim dark past of Senna and Prost
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15th June 2015, 07:32 #14
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Lewis Hamilton hailed sport’s best-ever world champion by Bernie Ecclestone
I don't agree with Bernie's observation. I love Hamiltons driving and think he's the most exciting driver to watch of the last 20 years, but away from the circuit I can't help but cringe at some of the publicity he invites! Look at his Instagram if you want to see how seriously he takes himself of late lol. I think to be a great champion you need to have everything from a cool personality to delivering on track. Lewis only fulfils the latter half of the deal for me.
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15th June 2015, 09:29 #15
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"Yeah. I think you're the best ever F1 commercial rights holder, Bernie"
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15th June 2015, 09:41 #16
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15th June 2015, 16:52 #17
That was exactly my point. The OP suggests that Bernie said HAM was the best ever, when all he (Eccles) really suggests is the Mercedes Champ is good for his business with his flashiness!
No need to rehash the Who's the Best ever!Form is Temporary, Class is Permanent
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15th June 2015, 18:03 #18
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I love Hamilton's driving style and certainly from a publicity perspective he is great for F1, getting out there with celebrities. People note him and know him so he publicizes F1 and this is why Bernie loves him. But, as mentioned above, some of his Instragram and twitter posts are just cringe worthy. He's not rock and roll but he's one of the best drivers to ever sit inside a F1 cockpit.
I still can't think of a more popular driver than Michael Schumacher. Even people who have no interest in F1 know his name. He's simply the best ever. Hammy has a long way to go before he can top that great man.
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17th June 2015, 20:22 #19
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To Bernie, best ever = most marketable.
" Lady - I'm in an awful dilemma.
Moe - Yeah, I never cared much for these foreign cars either."
Wet conditions. Portuguese Autosport brought something to the table... the WRC2 crews are using a WRC spec tyre that is harder than the spec Meeke and other CPR runners are using.
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