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macview19 wrote: โ†‘Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:42 pm Yes a great F1 driver but his remark about not driving in California because 91 year old Mel Brookes drives a Macan Turbo there does him no credit and shows little respect for older people
In the context of Lewis' quick response to Mel, IMHO he made just a witty response. As has been said he couldn't acknowledge another manufacturer given his paymaster! You need to see the whole interview, if you haven't already, on the ITV Hub in order to see who it played out. It's towards the end of the hour long JR programme.
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I'm surprised that there have been no comments here on LH securing his 4th world championship last Sunday at the 2017 Mexican GP. The only Brit to have ever achieved that number. ๐Ÿค“๐ŸŽ

So will he now be knighted in the NYHL? ๐ŸŽ 
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I think its almost inevitable given not only what he has achieved but also his starting point. Not to mention, as was said in the ST, that he has for several years been best marketing device in F1 - possibly ever. And during some fairly mundane times for the sport.
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I'd be surprised if he didn't go on to win more titles as well - regardless of his character foibles he is a massive talent.
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At least an OBE. Wait until he gets World Championship number 5 or 6 before the knighthood! ;)

Well done, Lewis.

Although I would have preferred a title to be decided at the last race of the season. ๐Ÿ
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Wing Commander wrote: โ†‘Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:54 pm At least an OBE. Wait until he gets World Championship number 5 or 6 before the knighthood! ;)

Well done, Lewis.

Although I would have preferred a title to be decided at the last race of the season. ๐Ÿ
A knighthood when he stops being American and generally being a nob!

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goron59 wrote: โ†‘Wed Nov 01, 2017 7:51 pm
A knighthood when he stops being American ...

He could thus be given a honorary Knighthood to make a point! :D
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He is certainly a good driver. However I can't help but wonder about the outcome of this year's championship had Lewis been in a Ferrari or Red Bull; with Vettel, Webber or Verstappen in the Silver Arrow...? :geek:
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He does things others can't and it is not just down to the equipment - just look at his stats. I suspect he would edge Vettel if he were also in a Ferrari and Verstappen is, as yet, unproven but looks promising
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I look forward to an even closer competition next year between the top teams, and hope that Alonso will be in a car capable of getting him podium finishes! ๐Ÿ
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