TINGY Posted 22February, 2019 Report Share Posted 22February, 2019 Ask a stupid question....... He reminds me of the NRL coach Wayne Bennett, very dry and to the point, i do like Kimi. I think it can be taken as arrogant but he seems to be a bit shy to me. Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 22February, 2019 Report Share Posted 22February, 2019 3 hours ago, TINGY996 said: Ask a stupid question....... He reminds me of the NRL coach Wayne Bennett, very dry and to the point, i do like Kimi. I think it can be taken as arrogant but he seems to be a bit shy to me. I think a combo of shy and no time or regard for the small stuff - all business and no bullshit - He always gets those Raybans on so quick after a race as the journos descend! LeeM and TINGY 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 17March, 2019 Report Share Posted 17March, 2019 "Our Dan" is finding the "circuit" tough. Elite sport is all about the money, on every level. Everyone wants their two bobs' worth and you can't blame a sportsman for feeling flat after all the media work. It's a tough gig. Just as well it's quite well paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 17March, 2019 I'm sure his $49million will help him get over the disappointment 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 17March, 2019 Report Share Posted 17March, 2019 1 minute ago, LeeM said: I'm sure his $49million will help him get over the disappointment 😁 1 week media , 5 seconds driving before the mistake! Yes , it could happen to anyone. I'd have a go! LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 17March, 2019 Think I might have a crack too 😁 Bummer it ended so quick, as I reckon he was good for top 6 tazzieman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 17March, 2019 Report Share Posted 17March, 2019 4 minutes ago, LeeM said: Think I might have a crack too 😁 Bummer it ended so quick, as I reckon he was good for top 6 In what is effectively a 2-4 car race that’s still last. Never has driving a car at 300+ km/h been so boring. I tried to get excited but it was a great example of how uncompetitive the “sport” is. Great example of how too much money can ruin pretty much anything, egos included! LeeM and SC 3.2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 17March, 2019 Report Share Posted 17March, 2019 17 minutes ago, LeeM said: Think I might have a crack too 😁 Bummer it ended so quick, as I reckon he was good for top 6 You never know. Main thing is , don't smile at the cameras during the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 17March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 17March, 2019 Absolutley @hugh I've thought that about F1 for years now, and the Sky Sports dreary commentators babbling on and on and on during a race, then the F1 show, then their analysis post races which I just can't watch. Then ofcourse you have Hamilton, Vettel, Verstappen etc who have the personality of a brick. V8's are the same now too SC 3.2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 17March, 2019 Report Share Posted 17March, 2019 Money does indeed spoil just about everything. Spend too much on a car? "Too nice to drive". AFL football experiments? You get better actual footy watching the under 16s at your local school. The list goes on. Long live banger racing & backyard cricket! hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 Top five Formula 1 driver salaries for 2019 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes — $74.73m Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari — $57.06m Daniel Ricciardo, Renault — $49.57m Max Verstappen, Red Bull — $18.70m Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes — $12.16m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 28 minutes ago, Raven said: Top five Formula 1 driver salaries for 2019 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes — $74.73m Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari — $57.06m Daniel Ricciardo, Renault — $49.57m Max Verstappen, Red Bull — $18.70m Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes — $12.16m It’s a wonder Bottas even shows up for that pittance 😂 LeeM, Raven and Troubleshooter 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 18March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 16 minutes ago, JWM said: It’s a wonder Bottas even shows up for that pittance 😂 I saw the lowest earner was on $240k/ year. I'd race an F1 for $100k/year! JWM and Raven 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 44 minutes ago, LeeM said: I saw the lowest earner was on $240k/ year. I'd race an F1 for $100k/year! I'd PAY $100/year to have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 Keep in mind all track marshals, most of the recovery teams and a lot of the medics are all volunteers. Bit of perspective. firstone and reddahaydn 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 They get a shirt cap n all the hot dogs they can eat, pepsi or coke. Oh and free entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 1 hour ago, JWM said: It’s a wonder Bottas even shows up for that pittance 😂 Probably negotiating an upgrade right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 18March, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 49 minutes ago, firstone said: They get a shirt cap n all the hot dogs they can eat, pepsi or coke. Oh and free entry. I was told by one of the track marshalls at the Adelaide 500 they had to buy or bring their own food and drink. Then again, it's now run by the SA government, so that's not surprising 59 minutes ago, hugh said: Keep in mind all track marshals, most of the recovery teams and a lot of the medics are all volunteers. Bit of perspective. Like big business mate. The CEO fat cats get all the cash, and the ones who make them all the money get screwed firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 Guys guys! It costs a lot of money to live and eat in Monaco. Keep some perspective! GC9911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 9 hours ago, hugh said: Keep in mind all track marshals, most of the recovery teams and a lot of the medics are all volunteers. Bit of perspective. What about the guys in the yellow vests enforcing the ‘1 drink per person’ rule? I bet they are getting paid. reddahaydn, Troubleshooter and hugh 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18March, 2019 Report Share Posted 18March, 2019 Dan's boss : “Maybe Daniel will have to get a harder skin and some more patience at the start." Toughen up snowflake - is always good advice from older people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 19March, 2019 Report Share Posted 19March, 2019 On 26 November 2018 at 14:22, Coastr said: With reflection I've come to realize that you virtually have to have that attitude to win. You've got to crush and control a lot of massive egos at that level to win. You have to be willing to be ruthless. Agree. Look at any top level Motorsport driver. They all share a huge ego for their own ability. Drive to Survive on Netflix clearly shows if you don't have absolute belief that you are good enough to be world champion (ie. Arrogance) then you WILL NOT get a seat let alone succeed in F1. Some are able to pull it off more respectfully than others without overtly showing their arrogance. as for Hamilton, I'm no fan boy but to question his talent and style is nonsense. He's legitimately won a lot of pole positions, races and world Championships. I reckon his tats and chains look a bit silly but who cares. you can't hate on a bloke for being who he is. I'd have less respect if he rocked up in tweed and flat cap to fit the stuffy F1 image. the fact we're debating this unimportant stuff just highlights how bland the racing is. kimi is the favourite - journalist asks "why go to Sauber Kimi?", his response with a smirk "why not?" And just leaves it at that. 😂😂 JWM and hugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 20March, 2019 Report Share Posted 20March, 2019 firstone, hugh and LeeM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddahaydn Posted 14April, 2019 Report Share Posted 14April, 2019 Much better result for Dan today. Woulda been a pretty dull race for him, fairly non eventful but I’m bet he’s just glad his car had no issues. I still haven’t heard why hulk retired? Those Merc’s just look so strong. Gunna take a lot of work from Ferrari to catch them in the constructors. I love the Leclerc looked as fast as Vettel again! Can’t believe they made him let Vettel past, it was obvious that Vettel was only keeping up because he could use drs on the straight. Just need Jack Miller to finish safely tonight! Rick V 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddahaydn Posted 9June, 2019 Report Share Posted 9June, 2019 Great drive by Dan. Wasn’t really expecting him to hold of Bottas and Max at that track. How ridiculous was the decision against Vettel. Im Not a huge Vettel fan but he was robbed. Love how he swapped the place markers at the end. Raven and 3legs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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