Comments on: The most hated man in Formula 1

By: Clare msj

Clare msj — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:41:53 +0000

I think the article is well written and actually describes the reasons why I beleive people dislike Hamilton quite well. From day one Hamilton was always going to be someone that you either liked or disliked, the same as happened with Schumacher – there doesnt appear to be many people who occupy the middle ground. This means that there will always be debate between fans.

I also dont beleive that, in the vast majority of cases, racism has anything to do with it – the only comments on this article which mention anything to do with race are those from people accusing others of being racist, none from any people who dislike Hamilton. The incident with the Spanish fans at Catalunya was a very small group of people, and whilst was a completely unacceptable incident, is not a reason to generalise all Alonso/Spanish/non-Hamilton fans – just because a handful of people chose to display their dislike in that way, does not mean that all people who dislike Hamilton think the same.

I admit, I am not a fan of Hamilton, (and I have briefly met him, admittedly pre-F1 when I actually quite liked him, and he was very friendly and willing to have pictures taken and sign our race tickets), just as I wasnt a fan of the previous controversial driver Schumacher – yet when I admitted to not liking Schumacher I wasnt under pressure to defend my decision like it seems to be like with Hamilton. It was just accepted that people didnt like him – so why the big problem with people not liking Hamilton. I have never judged anyone for who they like in F1, and I dont expect to be judged for who I like/dislike. Even supporting Ralf Schumacher I didnt get the surprised comments I get for not liking Hamilton. Just because I am British doesnt mean I have to support the Brit.

There are plenty of drivers who I have disliked over the past, Hamilton is just one in a long line of people I dont support in F1 – he’s also not the only one currently in F1 I dislike – its nothing personal against any of them – its just whenever you support any sports person/team, chances are you will dislike their opposition – its all part of competition. Its taken me until last year to forgive Alonso for the ‘tunnel incident’ in Monaco the other year where he blamed Ralf!

As for Parag’s comment ‘Why did you not write similar story about other drivers or are you jealous of his success?’ – Hamilton is the controversial driver of the moment – its topical, its how journalism works. There wouldnt be so much debate over someone who many people are indifferent to. Its not a personal attack on Hamilton it is an article suggesting reasons why people may dislike him.

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:16:45 +0000

I think you’ve either misunderstood the article or just read the headline and then gone straight to the comments. Where did I attack his “personal integrity”?

By: Parag

Parag — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:51:30 +0000

useless article.
articles should be written as a way to dissiminate information to others not as a way to attack someones personal integrity.

well… i would better not try to write ********* about others. but Keith, this is a learning phase for you and hopefully you will learn.

Why did you not write similar story about other drivers or are you jealous of his success?

By: DKSJ 93

DKSJ 93 — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:17:07 +0000

Personally I think that one day when Sebastien Vetel comes to a better team than Red Bull and becomes potential champion wont be that much hated as Lewis.

By: Jean

Jean — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:15:00 +0000

The only negative issue I have in my head about Hamilton is the manner his F1 career started , as opposed to most F1 drivers who have to creep their way up the grid bit by bit. During my time of following F1 the only other driver I remember starting out in a top car was Jacques Villeneauve , with Williams , he almost won in the first year , then won it the next (1997) , and simply faded once he was no longer in the best car . I’m not saying that will happen to Lewis , but what I am saying he needs more time in the game , even if he wins the championship this year , it will take more to convince the loyal long time F1 supporters of his talent overall (ie. during the good times and the bad).

By: Stubie

Stubie — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:25:00 +0000

response to #148 Peter Moore

HA!!
and I love this kid!
this is racing, not frikkin’ croquet!

all the whining and snivelling after he executes a succession of daring and brilliant passes on more than just a couple of people this weekend (Monza 2008).
I hope you guys were counting the names, cuz I lost count, but I remember seeing Kimi, Fisi, Glock, Webber, Kubica… all fall to his skill in the wet.

no one ever seems to complain when another driver does this and is even more aggressive.

Alonso at Nuburgring in 2007 against Massa.
Piquet against someone I forget in the hairpin at Montreal (that was brilliant rubber to rubber execution and worth the price of admission alone).
Alonso against Hamilton at Spa in 2007.
and there have been more.

this kid puts on a damn fine show.
I don’t want drivers just tip-toeing along to hold on to their points.

I want to see balls to the wall, every race counts, fights to the bitter end.

they’re the very best. I want to see it all hanging out there when we put up good money to pay them to have fun.

crying? there’s no crying in racing!

By: Peter Moore

Peter Moore — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:42:57 +0000

this kid is dangerous. he is going to kill someone!

nothing clever in what he does!

By: sodapop

sodapop — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:39:08 +0000

I really can’t stand Hamilton because he’s let fame get to his head. What with all the flirting around with Danni Minogue, and then PCD’s Nicole etc. it’s really repulsive. as a rookie driver, he should focus on doing his job well instead of publishing a book, flirting around, attending parties, and then telling newspaper that he likes nothing better than training and playing his guitar.

I can’t stand the way he thinks he’s all that. And the last straw was when he ditched his girlfriend Jodia Ma, who’s father helped pay for his career. He used her to help him get to the top level of racing and then after he got all the attention, moved on to hook up with famous stars. A nugget of info: Jodia always goes to the temple to pray for his safety before he drives each race. Tell me now if that doesn’t make you hate the cocky fella

By: Wiseguy

Wiseguy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:20:30 +0000

Well i think in my opinion every sport brings it own superstar, LH is only carrying on where schey left. Remember schey was still the most famous driver dispite being beaten by alonso twice , i beleive hamilton is here to stay, at least for 5 more year.
LH haters and Lovers have 1 thing in common, they all love to see him racing so they’ll have some to blog da next day….

By: Nadine

Nadine — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:19:50 +0000

I agree with amy, but no black @least hates him, beside why hate a driver when this one is putting on a show… If you hate the kid, ask yourself this question:
Have you ever REAllY hated any other driver?