Hamilton's First Win.

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Originally Posted by CarlMetro

I think he has great potential to win a race or two, whether he is allowed to do so over Alonso is another matter. I firmly believe that he is there as a No2 to Fernando and if the crunch came would have to defer to his teammate if it meant more points for Alonso's title challenge.

If Alonso is out of the running then I think Lewis will be allowed to win, unless the Ferrari's can do anything about it ;)

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I think that will be the case at the end of the season, if the situation between Alonso and one of the Ferrari's driver is a bit tense...which is completely natural and understandable.

I don't think they employed Hamilton with the view in mind of him being used as a No2 though, at least not in the sense Ferrari employed IRvine Rubens and Massa anyway. McLaren have in the past always carried the same line of working regarding team orders. Team orders have generally not been used in the team until one of the drivers is out of the title race. We saw David Coulthard given an equal chance until he was out of the title hunt, then assisted Hakkinen, and even with JPM, who gave away the lead in Spa to gift Kimi the victory, but beforehand didn't move over for Kimi.

I'd be surprised if say in e.g. 2 races time, Hamilton is asked to move aside and let Alonso pass if they are racing each other.

But using team orders near the end of the season when a title at stake is normal. I'm glad it seems we don't have any team now who use team - orders from race 1, like we've seen from Ferrar in the past 10yrs :)

Ham Boy has proven to be a brilliant racer :up:

He will bag 2 wins this season.

Future WDC :?: You betcha he is :up:

Hamilton is brilliant sure he can do it, but his first big rival to beat and sure not an easy one, it is just a garage away ;)

Those who still doubt Hamilton, (or those like Valve who couldn't watch GP2 last year)

Take a look at this video from GP2 race in Istanbul. Much has been made of his drive in Silverstone, but I think his best ever drive last year was in Istanbul. Hamilton made a mistake at the start of the race, touched someone and spun, and finished the first lap, dead last. He then virtually went on and overtook everyone to finish second. He didn't win (he would have if the race was one lap longer), but I was present at the race there, and whoever watched him then knew that they were watching a future champ.

Take a look at this video and his moves on Premat, Lapiere Piquet Jr. and his greate battle with Glock.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn7L-fA3XZo

It may take as long as Button's first win.

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Originally Posted by aryan

Those who still doubt Hamilton, (or those like Valve who couldn't watch GP2 last year)

Take a look at this video from GP2 race in Istanbul. Much has been made of his drive in Silverstone, but I think his best ever drive last year was in Istanbul. Hamilton made a mistake at the start of the race, touched someone and spun, and finished the first lap, dead last. He then virtually went on and overtook everyone to finish second. He didn't win (he would have if the race was one lap longer), but I was present at the race there, and whoever watched him then knew that they were watching a future champ.

Take a look at this video and his moves on Premat, Lapiere Piquet Jr. and his greate battle with Glock.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn7L-fA3XZo

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Don't be overexited. I remember few years ago, when I was watching CART, there was a kid called Montoya who took the championsip in his first try. Then I remember the same kid winnning his first Indy 500 and then passing Shumacher in his only third race.
Then we all know what happened, don't we?
LH droves very well, but it is unwise to crown him prematurely.

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Originally Posted by F1boat

Don't be overexited. I remember few years ago, when I was watching CART, there was a kid called Montoya who took the championsip in his first try. Then I remember the same kid winnning his first Indy 500 and then passing Shumacher in his only third race.
Then we all know what happened, don't we?
LH droves very well, but it is unwise to crown him prematurely.

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Montoya didn't lack when it came to raw speed or bravery, he was however a nuthead. He lacked commitment, he didn't dedicate himself to the sport.

Where LH impresses is not just in his raw speed -- as you say, many non-champions have showed speed before -- but it is in his maturity, his professional outlook, and his commitment. That's what separates the likes of JPM from LH.

I am not crowning him champion yet, he has so much to prove and so much to show, GP2 -- as exciting as it is-- doesn't prove anything. But I firmly believe he is a head and a shoulder above anything that has come out of GP2 and F3000 and all the feeder series in the past decade.

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Originally Posted by F1boat

Don't be overexited. I remember few years ago, when I was watching CART, there was a kid called Montoya who took the championsip in his first try. Then I remember the same kid winnning his first Indy 500 and then passing Shumacher in his only third race.
Then we all know what happened, don't we?

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Uhhh... yeah. So you think that Hamilton will get his first win at Monza this year? :p :

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Originally Posted by Jag_Warrior

Uhhh... yeah. So you think that Hamilton will get his first win at Monza this year? :p :

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:) haha ! good one

I'm starting to believe that Hamilton could be the best rookie ever to join F1. Does anyone know of any stats that rival his for a rookie racer?

1st race: Qual 4th - Finish 3rd
2nd race: Qual 4th - Finish 2nd
3rd race: Qual 2nd - Finish ?

Who has outdone that?