Hamilton's latest dig at Rosberg the 'Gentleman'?
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Hamilton referred to Rosberg as a 'gentleman' for obeying team orders and letting him through during the Monaco GP.
I may be reading too much into this, but it's an interesting choice of words by Hamilton; and subtle word choice is everything in psychological warfare.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but my interpretation of the term 'gentleman racer' is a well-heeled individual who goes racing more for the fun of it than as a primary career. They may well race professionally rather than as an amateur, but not to the same dedication as the truly gifted drivers who want to climb the motorsports ladder right to the very top. Think Simon Dolan or Patrick Dempsey.
If I was a Grand Prix driver, I’d take being called a gentleman racer as a bit of an insult.
I may be reading too much into this, but it's an interesting choice of words by Hamilton; and subtle word choice is everything in psychological warfare.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but my interpretation of the term 'gentleman racer' is a well-heeled individual who goes racing more for the fun of it than as a primary career. They may well race professionally rather than as an amateur, but not to the same dedication as the truly gifted drivers who want to climb the motorsports ladder right to the very top. Think Simon Dolan or Patrick Dempsey.
If I was a Grand Prix driver, I’d take being called a gentleman racer as a bit of an insult.
I did wonder if it was a sly dig. I also wonder firstly if Hamilton would have let Rosberg past had the situation been reversed and secondly if Rosberg would have let him past had he not been in the middle of trying to negotiate a new contract. Somehow I think not on both counts.
So gentleman or just a bit weak? This race had the feeling of significant moment about it... just like Spa 2014..
So gentleman or just a bit weak? This race had the feeling of significant moment about it... just like Spa 2014..
Hamilton knew that Rosberg was not on his pace, or in fact that of the the crocodile of cars behind - one of whom could have thrown one down the inside of Hamilton as he tried to pass Rosberg. The team knew it, Rosberg knew it.
It would only be a matter of time with the performance not improving before the team called to let Hamilton go given the problems of passing on this mickey mouse circuit. Rosberg did the right thing, some less mature drivers would not have done so but that attitude would be taken very badly by the team, with outcomes possibly leading to another double DNF as frustrations increased - let alone a winning opportunity missed.
Yes, it was a good decision by the team and well handled by Rosberg, and to some extent Hamilton by not attempting the banzai move earlier.
Did Rosberg cruise over the line to lose 6th place? He will remember that if he loses the championship by a point or so.
It would only be a matter of time with the performance not improving before the team called to let Hamilton go given the problems of passing on this mickey mouse circuit. Rosberg did the right thing, some less mature drivers would not have done so but that attitude would be taken very badly by the team, with outcomes possibly leading to another double DNF as frustrations increased - let alone a winning opportunity missed.
Yes, it was a good decision by the team and well handled by Rosberg, and to some extent Hamilton by not attempting the banzai move earlier.
Did Rosberg cruise over the line to lose 6th place? He will remember that if he loses the championship by a point or so.
Whilst I think the OP might be overthinking this, I don't doubt that there is likely to be a constant psychological battle between the both of them. To be fair in line with the 'Gentleman Racer' impression the OP has, Lewis has previously talked about Nico being from a privileged background on a couple of occasions.
SeeFive said:
Did Rosberg cruise over the line to lose 6th place? He will remember that if he loses the championship by a point or so.
He didn't. Rosberg's ultras were worse tyres compared to Hulk's softs once it started raining. Less rubber left therefore cooled more quickly and they require a higher working temp anyway.thatguy11 said:
Hamilton referred to Rosberg as a 'gentleman' for obeying team orders and letting him through during the Monaco GP.
I may be reading too much into this, but it's an interesting choice of words by Hamilton; and subtle word choice is everything in psychological warfare.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but my interpretation of the term 'gentleman racer' is a well-heeled individual who goes racing more for the fun of it than as a primary career. They may well race professionally rather than as an amateur, but not to the same dedication as the truly gifted drivers who want to climb the motorsports ladder right to the very top. Think Simon Dolan or Patrick Dempsey.
If I was a Grand Prix driver, I’d take being called a gentleman racer as a bit of an insult.
Hamilton called him a gentleman. You've somehow connected that with Hamilton implying "gentleman racer".I may be reading too much into this, but it's an interesting choice of words by Hamilton; and subtle word choice is everything in psychological warfare.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but my interpretation of the term 'gentleman racer' is a well-heeled individual who goes racing more for the fun of it than as a primary career. They may well race professionally rather than as an amateur, but not to the same dedication as the truly gifted drivers who want to climb the motorsports ladder right to the very top. Think Simon Dolan or Patrick Dempsey.
If I was a Grand Prix driver, I’d take being called a gentleman racer as a bit of an insult.
You've construction the implication and then blamed Hamilton for it.
Comes to something when a driver gives another a compliment and its still treated as an insult.
I'm sure the fact they live in the same apartment block in Fontvielle is a deliberate attempt by Hamilton to undermine his teammate psychologically.
Perhaps the OP would care to go round and measure their respective apartment windows and see who has the bigger windows then accuse the property developer/builder in question of favouring one over the other.
Perhaps the OP would care to go round and measure their respective apartment windows and see who has the bigger windows then accuse the property developer/builder in question of favouring one over the other.
cgt2 said:
I'm sure the fact they live in the same apartment block in Fontvielle is a deliberate attempt by Hamilton to undermine his teammate psychologically.
Perhaps the OP would care to go round and measure their respective apartment windows and see who has the bigger windows then accuse the property developer/builder in question of favouring one over the other.
I understand LH has taken to ringing his doorbell and running away - bloody mind gamesPerhaps the OP would care to go round and measure their respective apartment windows and see who has the bigger windows then accuse the property developer/builder in question of favouring one over the other.
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