Massa: More penalties for Hamilton

**NanoTheQuickest** · 31st May 2011, 09:07

He is turning F1 to some Football junk story, next He 'll be caught cheating on his "Babe" and the picture will be completed!

"Lewis F1 does not need you and does not need your fans"

**theforce** · 31st May 2011, 09:23

Massa touched webber when lewis hit him at the hairpin and I still reckon going side by side in the tunnel with a damaged car was poor decision by massa. Points finish may have been possible if he backed off.

**Lithium** · 31st May 2011, 09:24

Originally Posted by F2008

Lewis on twitter:

2 Massa & Maldonado, with the greatest respect I apologise if I offended u. Both of u r fantastic drivers who I regard highly.

Hey guys. I wanted to apologise 4 last weekends performance & also my comments after, I never meant to offend no1.

This 'apology text talk' for some reason reminds me of Vicky Pollard

No but yea but no but no but

**sv_godspeed** · 31st May 2011, 09:30

Originally Posted by Rob

bellissimo grazie.

awesome start i remember that well, was jumping and punching the air. F2008, lovely car.

i want this Felipe to come back - where are you, Felipe baby?

**NanoTheQuickest** · 31st May 2011, 09:37

This is how it's done by someone who has a brain:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/form...e/13590336.stm

**sv_godspeed** · 31st May 2011, 10:02

Originally Posted by Suzie

IIRC, Brundle said something while Lewis was chasing Felipe about how he would think he wouldn't have as hard time passing Felipe as he did Michael. Maybe he thinks Felipe is easily bullied... it actually reminded me of this in Fuji 2008 -

I remember laughing because he thought he could barge his way past Felipe and failed. Anyway yesterday reminded me a wee bit of that.

i've gotta feeling Felipe (and maybe Maldonaldo but he's a rookie) are going to get stuck in to Lewis for some time now. i can almost imagine Lewis on the radio after this move (@Fuji) saying he was just so much faster than Massa and Massa just didnt get off the track (since that time, it was Hammy who turned in to Felipe!)

**Mrs.Domenicali** · 31st May 2011, 12:50

http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option...:f1&Itemid=157

F1 : FIA gathering information after Hamilton outburst at Formula 1 stewards

Tuesday, 31 May 2011 07:59

The FIA is keeping a close eye on the aftermath of Lewis Hamilton's Monaco Grand Prix.

After the McLaren driver's two penalties for Formula One crashes in the Principality, he returned to the track late on Sunday to explain his 'Ali G' remark to the stewards.

It is believed the British team feared 26 year old Hamilton was in danger of being charged of contravening Article 151c by bringing the sport into disrepute.

Indeed, the FIA told the Telegraph on Monday that it was "gathering all the relevant information" about the incident.

So also on Monday, the 2008 World Champion appeared in British newspapers with further explanations of the Monaco aftermath, and apologised to Pastor Maldonado and Felipe Massa via his micro-blog.

In his post race tirade, Hamilton had labelled the pair "ridiculous" and "stupid".

"Hey guys," he wrote. "I wanted to apologise for last weekend's performance and also my comments after, I never meant to offend."

The Briton said he had "respect" for some of the "angry messages" he had received since Sunday.

"To Massa and Maldonado, with the greatest respect I apologise if I offended you. Both of you are fantastic drivers who I regard highly.

"To my fans lost and my fans won, I wish you nothing but love and happiness," he added.

Quoted by British newspapers, meanwhile, Hamilton explained that his loss of temper was a reflection of his racing style.

"I don't do it to offend people or to hurt anyone. I do it because I love racing. I feel like I can do it better than others," he said.

He also said his desire to succeed in Monaco, the past playground of his hero Ayrton Senna, is higher than ever.

"In my heart of hearts I believe I can own this circuit," said Hamilton. "I feel like I can be the fastest here. I was, and not with the fastest car."

Fascinatingly, he also revealed that his defiance began long before he spoke with reporters after the chequered flag on Sunday.

"I got hit (in the race) and my rear wing was hanging off and I was asked to come in and retire, and I refused," said Hamilton. "The first pit stop I was asked to pit and no one was there. So all the tension just boiled up."

Perhaps tellingly, Jenson Button declined to comment on his team-mate's weekend, and when told he is aware of Hamilton's character he responded: "No, I don't."

Makes me think his apology via twitter is more to serve his own interests rather than because he genuinely is sorry about how he spoke about and treated Massa and Maldonado

**scuderiafan** · 31st May 2011, 12:53

his apology was just cringe more than anything else.

i mean fair enough, you said something, alright, but then to backtrack on it, changing your mind. 'Massa and Maldonado are strupid' Later on.... 'No wait, they are fantastic'

make your mind up man, Lew.

**Katu** · 31st May 2011, 13:14

he thought he won fans after that

wow, that leaves me completly speachless

**de Portago** · 31st May 2011, 15:25

Originally Posted by Mrs.Domenicali

Makes me think his apology via twitter is more to serve his own interests rather than because he genuinely is sorry about how he spoke about and treated Massa and Maldonado

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind about the reasons why Ramilton is now backing up on his previous comments and seeks pardon for his excesses...

**Rob** · 31st May 2011, 15:34

Originally Posted by scuderiafan

his apology was just cringe more than anything else.

i mean fair enough, you said something, alright, but then to backtrack on it, changing your mind. 'Massa and Maldonado are strupid' Later on.... 'No wait, they are fantastic'

make your mind up man, Lew.

By sounds of it, the whole Mclaren and Lewis PR wirlwind told him to say that

yeah, time for him to man up. Say sorry to them face to face.

**scuderiafan** · 31st May 2011, 15:39

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton says he would rather quit Formula 1 than change his racing style, after being involved in a controversial accident at Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. (Daily Telegraph)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/9501368.stm

And an interview with Lew

http://www.elpais.com/articulo/depor...pepidep_14/Tes

**Nova** · 31st May 2011, 15:59

And so he gets away with everything yet again...Ron made him apologize..n its ok..
N If u think Ron Vadar isnt powerful in the sport, your wrong.

Ive never had anything against the guy, I dont know him..he drives really well, especially
when he isnt doing bonehead moves and pushing people off the track and saying "really stupid remarks"..but I also have to mention that if Alonso pushed Vettel out
of the lead to win the race, there would have been different outcomes to the stewards reaction and decisions..just my opinion of course.

**impactX** · 31st May 2011, 16:25

^ are you saying Lewis was favored because he was black?

hahaha kidding! but yes, i think he got preferential treatment because people are afraid that he would pull the race card.

**Greig** · 31st May 2011, 17:40

Lewis has probably has more penalties than anyone currently on the grid apart from Schumacher, it's a myth he gets away with everything really

**Ken** · 31st May 2011, 18:08

I think Martin Brundle got it right that Hamilton's mind set needs to be looked at.

Subsequent to his post race out burst he has had to apollogise to the stewards, now the appologies that follow to Massa and Maldonaldo cannot be sincere if the only place he posted them was on his own micro blog, he realy is stretching things that a/ both of the drivers are interested in logging onto his blog ? and b/ that constitutes a public appology.

Further more to say these incidents are due in the main to his "Racing Style" makes him a very dangerous driver on the track.

Yes the lad realy needs to look at how he behaves and how he speaks if he is to remain an F1 pilot.

And I am glad that the FIA are investigating the whole episode and that the result will have the desired effect on the boy Hamilton.

**Hermann** · 31st May 2011, 18:25

Originally Posted by Ken

I think Martin Brundle got it right that Hamilton's mind set needs to be looked at.

Subsequent to his post race out burst he has had to apollogise to the stewards, now the appologies that follow to Massa and Maldonaldo cannot be sincere if the only place he posted them was on his own micro blog, he realy is stretching things that a/ both of the drivers are interested in logging onto his blog ? and b/ that constitutes a public appology.

Further more to say these incidents are due in the main to his "Racing Style" makes him a very dangerous driver on the track.

Yes the lad realy needs to look at how he behaves and how he speaks if he is to remain an F1 pilot.

And I am glad that the FIA are investigating the whole episode and that the result will have the desired effect on the boy Hamilton.

They are probably investigating if there's some truth in Hamilton's 'joke'.

**scuderiafan** · 31st May 2011, 18:27

Originally Posted by Hermann

They are probably investigating if there's some truth in Hamilton's 'joke'.

but now if Lewis does get punished, a lot of people may go up in arms. he has put the FIA between a rock and a hard place.

**racingbradley** · 31st May 2011, 18:37

Originally Posted by scuderiafan

but now if Lewis does get punished, a lot of people may go up in arms. he has put the FIA between a rock and a hard place.

Quite! No matter what sanction they decide he will probably say it is racist so I reckon he will only get "smacked wrists" and told "don't do this again"

Pointless imo

**de Portago** · 31st May 2011, 19:08

Originally Posted by Greig

Lewis has probably has more penalties than anyone currently on the grid apart from Schumacher, it's a myth he gets away with everything really

That might be strictly true, but the fact is that most of the penalties he got are useless since they have no effect in the points he is awarded.

**Anni** · 31st May 2011, 19:17

Originally Posted by de Portago

That might be strictly true, but the fact is that most of the penalties he got are useless since they have no effect in the points he is awarded.

To be like he is, is penalty enough for a person! I always alternate between pity him because he is such a pathetical charakter and hating him because we have to suffer him.

**Lithium** · 31st May 2011, 19:43

Let's be honest, after the PR disaster that was Monaco weekend, an apology was on it's way, sincere or not. I'm sure McLaren's PR disaster recovery team were on the case from the get go and made Lewis do all the necessary steps (including returning to the track late on Sunday and apologizing to the FIA/stewards). The only surprising thing is that Lewis did it on twitter in txt style, but hey, maybe that's his 'style' and therefore must be assumed to be 'honest'... But I'm sure there'll be more to it.

**Nova** · 31st May 2011, 20:34

Originally Posted by impactX

^ are you saying Lewis was favored because he was black?

hahaha kidding! but yes, i think he got preferential treatment because people are afraid that he would pull the race card.

I dont think the race thing has anything to do with it. He's young and doesnt have a lot of brains, it appears. So he blurts out the most
defensive thing he could think of at the moment....
Its really too bad. Appears a tad spoiled, or is it me?

**Nova** · 31st May 2011, 20:37

Originally Posted by Lithium

Let's be honest, after the PR disaster that was Monaco weekend, an apology was on it's way, sincere or not. I'm sure McLaren's PR disaster recovery team were on the case from the get go and made Lewis do all the necessary steps (including returning to the track late on Sunday and apologizing to the FIA/stewards). The only surprising thing is that Lewis did it on twitter in txt style, but hey, maybe that's his 'style' and therefore must be assumed to be 'honest'... But I'm sure there'll be more to it.

May be his style, but a "man" apologizes in person if at all possible. So when I look at the twitter thing, I believe its not a sincere
apology, and I dont think the others involved would either. Geez, he's turning into quite a handful. Talented or not, sooner or later
his career will run out of options. Getting to be a lot of baggage to carry around.