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By *I Two OP   Couple  over a year ago

PDI 12-26th Nov 24

Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

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By *hetalkingstoveMan  over a year ago

London

You can say "look beyond skin colour" all you like, but it's a fact that many people in the world do not look beyond skin colour, and this creates different life experiences for black and white people.

It's not racist for Hamilton to wish he had more people around him who might understand him and his life better.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

An arrogant racist yes..

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By *ichaelangelaCouple  over a year ago

notts

He’s a racer. Dunno about racist

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By *ustintime69Man  over a year ago

Bristol


"An arrogant racist yes.."

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that? "

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread."

Are you a racist?

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By *ustintime69Man  over a year ago

Bristol


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread."

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job! "

Your wasting your time with this one mate , here is what we know about them

They hate immigrants

They hate BLM

They hate Lewis Hamilton

They hate Raheem sterling

They hate Anthony Joshua

They hate the woke

They voted for Brexit

They vote for the Tories

They are always angry and confused

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job!

Your wasting your time with this one mate , here is what we know about them

They hate immigrants

They hate BLM

They hate Lewis Hamilton

They hate Raheem sterling

They hate Anthony Joshua

They hate the woke

They voted for Brexit

They vote for the Tories

They are always angry and confused "

You don’t know shit about us…sterling is an amazing footballer and person, Joshua is a cock yes, will give you that.. fuck the tories and champagne socialists liebour, mr did vote brexit Mrs did not..anyone who supports KKK or BLM are racist scum. Both racist organisations! We have black friends who agree Lewis is a Cxxt.. bush was the worst president of the USA, white guy!! Obumma a close 2nd but not because of his colour, because he was fuckin useless along with white wench Clinton.. get you facts straight numpty before you claim you know people ..

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By *ebjonnsonMan  over a year ago

Maldon


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job!

Your wasting your time with this one mate , here is what we know about them

They hate immigrants

They hate BLM

They hate Lewis Hamilton

They hate Raheem sterling

They hate Anthony Joshua

They hate the woke

They voted for Brexit

They vote for the Tories

They are always angry and confused "

Who are ‘they’?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job!

Your wasting your time with this one mate , here is what we know about them

They hate immigrants

They hate BLM

They hate Lewis Hamilton

They hate Raheem sterling

They hate Anthony Joshua

They hate the woke

They voted for Brexit

They vote for the Tories

They are always angry and confused

Who are ‘they’? "

They hate Marcus Rashford

They hate Obama

They have Kamala Harris

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By *aidForSharingWoman  over a year ago

Lancashire

So every black person who is unpopular/disliked by colleagues etc can automatically attribute that to the colour of their skin? Not maybe their personality or attitude?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"So every black person who is unpopular/disliked by colleagues etc can automatically attribute that to the colour of their skin? Not maybe their personality or attitude?"

Where did I say that ?

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton

Lewis Hamilton is an amazing sportsman. Fact!

He does come across sometimes as a bit of a dick. Opinion (mine)!

He is a tax exile living in Monaco (I think) so puts me off too!

Couldn’t care less what colour his skin is, for me all the above statements are true!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Lewis Hamilton is an amazing sportsman. Fact!

He does come across sometimes as a bit of a dick. Opinion (mine)!

He is a tax exile living in Monaco (I think) so puts me off too!

Couldn’t care less what colour his skin is, for me all the above statements are true!"

I don’t particularly like or dislike Lewis Hamilton, great driver, boring personality, I don’t ‘hate ‘ him though

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By *otMe66Man  over a year ago

Terra Firma


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread."

I would like to point out a glaring error. It is Sir Lewis Hamilton, not Lewis

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

I would like to point out a glaring error. It is Sir Lewis Hamilton, not Lewis"

This is true, and a well deserved knighthood (this will trigger the haters )

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By *ebjonnsonMan  over a year ago

Maldon

I know a few Dads who’s sons raced karts at Rye house at the time Lewis started. Generally regarded as good guys, he was not especially talented but was driven. (no pun) The real change came when Ron Dennis & Slippery Bernie saw the commercial appeal of a black driver and funded his development. I’m not suggesting it was just that that made him a champion but motorsport is all about funding. One guy thought his boy a terrific driver but couldn’t work out why when they had the same regulated Honda engines there were lesser drivers beating him. Turns out some engines are just better than others, so the wealthy Dads would buy them in say lots of 20, dyno test them to get the best two then sell off the rest.

Good luck to Lewis I say. I’m not a fan of him or F1 by the way. Fame & wealth does strange things to people . Of course he’s not racist . Very few people actually are believe it or not.

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By *ackal1Couple  over a year ago

Manchester


"I know a few Dads who’s sons raced karts at Rye house at the time Lewis started. Generally regarded as good guys, he was not especially talented but was driven. (no pun) The real change came when Ron Dennis & Slippery Bernie saw the commercial appeal of a black driver and funded his development. I’m not suggesting it was just that that made him a champion but motorsport is all about funding. One guy thought his boy a terrific driver but couldn’t work out why when they had the same regulated Honda engines there were lesser drivers beating him. Turns out some engines are just better than others, so the wealthy Dads would buy them in say lots of 20, dyno test them to get the best two then sell off the rest.

Good luck to Lewis I say. I’m not a fan of him or F1 by the way. Fame & wealth does strange things to people . Of course he’s not racist . Very few people actually are believe it or not.

"

Not sure Lewis had cash before he was recognised as talented so he must therefore have been a gifted driver to get noticed regardless of his skin colour. They wouldn’t back someone without talent given the sums involved surely?

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By *I Two OP   Couple  over a year ago

PDI 12-26th Nov 24


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

I would like to point out a glaring error. It is Sir Lewis Hamilton, not Lewis

This is true, and a well deserved knighthood (this will trigger the haters ) "

The way they give out knighthoods these days lol

(No disrespect to lewis)

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread."

It's always funny how certain people ignore blatant institutional racism, and yet attempt to direct racist insults at organisations that are explicitly anti-racist.

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By *os19Man  over a year ago

Edmonton

I find it hard to believe that Sir Lewis Hamilton is a racist after all his mum is a white lady so him growing up in both a black culture and white culture I am guessing he saw the best & worst of both cultures.

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

"

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

I would like to point out a glaring error. It is Sir Lewis Hamilton, not Lewis

This is true, and a well deserved knighthood (this will trigger the haters )

The way they give out knighthoods these days lol

(No disrespect to lewis)"

I agree, especially as they have one to Gavin Williamson but tbf Lewis is the most successful F1 driver of all time

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????"

Sure go ahead

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????"

I'm not going to challenge. However I found lonely an unusual adjective here. Can you empathise with that ?

My initial reaction was he does feel lonely (it's lonely the top of a heitachy) and I can imagine feeling something when he notes noone looks like him.

That said, I can half get it. I've worked in Asia and it can feel lonely when everyone is speaking a different language. That wasn't skin tone but something akin to it I guess.

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job!

Your wasting your time with this one mate , here is what we know about them

They hate immigrants

They hate BLM

They hate Lewis Hamilton

They hate Raheem sterling

They hate Anthony Joshua

They hate the woke

They voted for Brexit

They vote for the Tories

They are always angry and confused

Who are ‘they’? "

A good question who are they ?

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????I'm not going to challenge. However I found lonely an unusual adjective here. Can you empathise with that ?

My initial reaction was he does feel lonely (it's lonely the top of a heitachy) and I can imagine feeling something when he notes noone looks like him.

That said, I can half get it. I've worked in Asia and it can feel lonely when everyone is speaking a different language. That wasn't skin tone but something akin to it I guess.

"

Can I empathise… yep… your experience in life is going to be different because outside of your small group people aren’t going to always understand what you may go through…

Sometimes it’s just nice to talk with someone who may be going through the same thing.. you talk about people speaking the same language , whatever connects you to other people

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job!

Your wasting your time with this one mate , here is what we know about them

They hate immigrants

They hate BLM

They hate Lewis Hamilton

They hate Raheem sterling

They hate Anthony Joshua

They hate the woke

They voted for Brexit

They vote for the Tories

They are always angry and confused

You don’t know shit about us…sterling is an amazing footballer and person, Joshua is a cock yes, will give you that.. fuck the tories and champagne socialists liebour, mr did vote brexit Mrs did not..anyone who supports KKK or BLM are racist scum. Both racist organisations! We have black friends who agree Lewis is a Cxxt.. bush was the worst president of the USA, white guy!! Obumma a close 2nd but not because of his colour, because he was fuckin useless along with white wench Clinton.. get you facts straight numpty before you claim you know people .. "

Lolz. This is proper funny.

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By *wisted999Man  over a year ago

North Bucks

Nah he’s alright. Not bad at driving as well to be honest.

Only thing I can fault him on is feeding his bulldog a vegan diet. That shit ain’t right.

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By *mateur100Man  over a year ago

nr faversham

Racist? No. Overrated? Yes. Tosser? Yes

All in my humble opinion of course

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By *ustintime69Man  over a year ago

Bristol


"Racist? No. Overrated? Yes. Tosser? Yes

All in my humble opinion of course "

7 times world champion and overrated? Must have been a lot of shit drivers in F1 in those years then! Lmao

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich

good at his job.

Has moved so not to pay tax though.

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By *ustintime69Man  over a year ago

Bristol


"good at his job.

Has moved so not to pay tax though. "

Yep but I guess you could always say at least it’s his own money unlike say Sir Philip Greene and the BHS staffs pension fund that his wife helped herself to - fucking Tory cunts

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By *eavenNhellCouple  over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge


"good at his job.

Has moved so not to pay tax though. "

iirc he pays in excess of £11 million a year on his UK earnings whilst in the country visiting the factory /testing which is a fair old chunk

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Lewis Hamilton is an amazing sportsman. Fact!

He does come across sometimes as a bit of a dick. Opinion (mine)!

He is a tax exile living in Monaco (I think) so puts me off too!

Couldn’t care less what colour his skin is, for me all the above statements are true!"

All the f1 drivers live in Monaco.. so you must hate them all… right?

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By *leasure domMan  over a year ago

Edinburgh


" I would like to point out a glaring error. It is Sir Lewis Hamilton, not Lewis"

That depends on whether one gives a toss about knighthoods or values any such bauble.

Many of the recipients, particularly politicians, are trash people

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job!

Your wasting your time with this one mate , here is what we know about them

They hate immigrants

They hate BLM

They hate Lewis Hamilton

They hate Raheem sterling

They hate Anthony Joshua

They hate the woke

They voted for Brexit

They vote for the Tories

They are always angry and confused

You don’t know shit about us…sterling is an amazing footballer and person, Joshua is a cock yes, will give you that.. fuck the tories and champagne socialists liebour, mr did vote brexit Mrs did not..anyone who supports KKK or BLM are racist scum. Both racist organisations! We have black friends who agree Lewis is a Cxxt.. bush was the worst president of the USA, white guy!! Obumma a close 2nd but not because of his colour, because he was fuckin useless along with white wench Clinton.. get you facts straight numpty before you claim you know people .. "

PMSL, why did you assume I was talking about you? I do like the ‘we have black friends ‘ line, why are you so angry ?

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton


"Lewis Hamilton is an amazing sportsman. Fact!

He does come across sometimes as a bit of a dick. Opinion (mine)!

He is a tax exile living in Monaco (I think) so puts me off too!

Couldn’t care less what colour his skin is, for me all the above statements are true!

All the f1 drivers live in Monaco.. so you must hate them all… right? "

I didn’t use the word “hate” you did. That’s poor form. Not ALL F1 drivers live in Monaco and never have. Some do for sure.

I admire him for his achievements as a sports person. But as I have said, he often comes across in interviews etc as a bit of a dick. Doesn’t make him unique in that regard, quite a lot of F1 drivers come across as dicks too.

You appear to be wanting to start an argument! Why?

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields

Why are people who are pro Tory and who think brexit is a good idea. All of a sudden against this one chap potentially paying tax somewhere else.

This forum is fucking weird!

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"Why are people who are pro Tory and who think brexit is a good idea. All of a sudden against this one chap potentially paying tax somewhere else.

This forum is fucking weird!"

You could also ask why are labour supporters are so for the guy who is potentially paying tax somewhere else.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

As if this is a serious thread?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Why do people keep saying he lives in Monaco. 1 I couldn’t give a monkeys where he pays his taxes and 2 why does that concern anyone else

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton


"Why do people keep saying he lives in Monaco. 1 I couldn’t give a monkeys where he pays his taxes and 2 why does that concern anyone else "

It’s great this doesn’t bother you. That’s your prerogative. I find it a bit distasteful when probably 99% of the people he works with at Mercedes Racing live, work and pay all their taxes in the UK. He could have chosen anywhere on the French riviera and paid French tax but clearly chose Monaco to reduce his tax payments.

However, not really in the same league as Mrs Sunak and her so called (bought) non-dom status as Hamilton most likely does spend most of his time outside the UK (it used to be 90% as a requirement I believe but perhaps not now) so at least there is legitimacy.

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton


"Why are people who are pro Tory and who think brexit is a good idea. All of a sudden against this one chap potentially paying tax somewhere else.

This forum is fucking weird!You could also ask why are labour supporters are so for the guy who is potentially paying tax somewhere else. "

You could also ask why not everything boils down to binary tribalist political crap.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

He's a great driver

I like that he uses his fame as a platform. Even if I don't always agree with what he says. Many just take the money and never stand up to be shot down.

It's a shame he doesn't pay tax here. I'd rather he paid UK tax than Akshata Murphy (who should pay fuck loads to India)

I have no party affiliations. I'm not even sure if I've voted for the same party twice in a row (other than the noneoftheabove party)

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Why do people keep saying he lives in Monaco. 1 I couldn’t give a monkeys where he pays his taxes and 2 why does that concern anyone else

It’s great this doesn’t bother you. That’s your prerogative. I find it a bit distasteful when probably 99% of the people he works with at Mercedes Racing live, work and pay all their taxes in the UK. He could have chosen anywhere on the French riviera and paid French tax but clearly chose Monaco to reduce his tax payments.

However, not really in the same league as Mrs Sunak and her so called (bought) non-dom status as Hamilton most likely does spend most of his time outside the UK (it used to be 90% as a requirement I believe but perhaps not now) so at least there is legitimacy. "

Silly, he earns a lot of money. It’s the smart thing for him to do to try and keep as much of it as possible. I’d do the same in his position as would a majority of others and don’t blame others for doing so. I think people are just on a bandwagon of hate to be honest

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By *ostafunMan  over a year ago

near ipswich


"Why are people who are pro Tory and who think brexit is a good idea. All of a sudden against this one chap potentially paying tax somewhere else.

This forum is fucking weird!You could also ask why are labour supporters are so for the guy who is potentially paying tax somewhere else.

You could also ask why not everything boils down to binary tribalist political crap."

Exactly, i agree, i was just putting a counter argument to the one posted.

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By *abioMan  over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Lewis Hamilton is an amazing sportsman. Fact!

He does come across sometimes as a bit of a dick. Opinion (mine)!

He is a tax exile living in Monaco (I think) so puts me off too!

Couldn’t care less what colour his skin is, for me all the above statements are true!

All the f1 drivers live in Monaco.. so you must hate them all… right?

I didn’t use the word “hate” you did. That’s poor form. Not ALL F1 drivers live in Monaco and never have. Some do for sure.

I admire him for his achievements as a sports person. But as I have said, he often comes across in interviews etc as a bit of a dick. Doesn’t make him unique in that regard, quite a lot of F1 drivers come across as dicks too.

You appear to be wanting to start an argument! Why?"

You say you don’t like f1 drivers living in tax haven.. so let’s this conversation say Monaco or Switzerland…

Both current Mercedes drivers, both current Ferrari drivers, both current red bull drivers, both current mclaren drivers, both alpine drivers, plus bottas, and vettal, and albon, plus mick Schumacher,

That must be a whole lot of disgust you must have….

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By *otMe66Man  over a year ago

Terra Firma


" I would like to point out a glaring error. It is Sir Lewis Hamilton, not Lewis

That depends on whether one gives a toss about knighthoods or values any such bauble.

Many of the recipients, particularly politicians, are trash people"

The fact is he is Sir Lewis Hamilton, and I have a respect for the guy. He is true to himself, he lives a clean lifestyle and is a brilliant racing driver. I would call him a role model fro today.

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields


"Why are people who are pro Tory and who think brexit is a good idea. All of a sudden against this one chap potentially paying tax somewhere else.

This forum is fucking weird!You could also ask why are labour supporters are so for the guy who is potentially paying tax somewhere else. "

Why? Labour aren't on government avoiding tax and keeping tax loopholes open.

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton


"Why do people keep saying he lives in Monaco. 1 I couldn’t give a monkeys where he pays his taxes and 2 why does that concern anyone else

It’s great this doesn’t bother you. That’s your prerogative. I find it a bit distasteful when probably 99% of the people he works with at Mercedes Racing live, work and pay all their taxes in the UK. He could have chosen anywhere on the French riviera and paid French tax but clearly chose Monaco to reduce his tax payments.

However, not really in the same league as Mrs Sunak and her so called (bought) non-dom status as Hamilton most likely does spend most of his time outside the UK (it used to be 90% as a requirement I believe but perhaps not now) so at least there is legitimacy.

Silly, he earns a lot of money. It’s the smart thing for him to do to try and keep as much of it as possible. I’d do the same in his position as would a majority of others and don’t blame others for doing so. I think people are just on a bandwagon of hate to be honest "

There you go then. Not a bandwagon just a moral question. Yours are clear thanks.

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton


"Lewis Hamilton is an amazing sportsman. Fact!

He does come across sometimes as a bit of a dick. Opinion (mine)!

He is a tax exile living in Monaco (I think) so puts me off too!

Couldn’t care less what colour his skin is, for me all the above statements are true!

All the f1 drivers live in Monaco.. so you must hate them all… right?

I didn’t use the word “hate” you did. That’s poor form. Not ALL F1 drivers live in Monaco and never have. Some do for sure.

I admire him for his achievements as a sports person. But as I have said, he often comes across in interviews etc as a bit of a dick. Doesn’t make him unique in that regard, quite a lot of F1 drivers come across as dicks too.

You appear to be wanting to start an argument! Why?

You say you don’t like f1 drivers living in tax haven.. so let’s this conversation say Monaco or Switzerland…

Both current Mercedes drivers, both current Ferrari drivers, both current red bull drivers, both current mclaren drivers, both alpine drivers, plus bottas, and vettal, and albon, plus mick Schumacher,

That must be a whole lot of disgust you must have…. "

Again you use words like “disgust” which I didn’t say. You are trying to make this more extreme than any point I have actually made. Why?

On your “hate” point...that is an extreme emotional reaction. Don’t know about you but I reserve “hate” for rapists, child abusers, murderers, war criminals and some politicians. Basically people who are in a position, or have committed acts, to seriously negatively impact on the lives of others. Not sure a sports person falls into that category! They entertain millions and help to create employment but beyond that...?

Hamilton is very talented and it is brilliant that a British sportsman is the best in the world at something (doesn’t happen often). As someone said above, it is good to see him use his platform to promote issues that matter to him. But to me, and in my opinion, he comes across as a bit of a dick.

You keep wanting to bring up other drivers. Why? Thought we were discussing Hamilton?

Also pretty sure you Fabio have been pretty vocal across these forums about it being morally wrong to avoid tax. Why should Hamilton be excused from that criticism?

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By *ornucopiaMan  over a year ago

Bexley

I view Formula One as the most pathetic activity mankind has ever thought up, after boxing, (fuller list available after I get time to sort them into order) so Hamilton doesn't occupy much of my attention.

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By *oxychick35Couple  over a year ago

thornaby


"I view Formula One as the most pathetic activity mankind has ever thought up, after boxing, (fuller list available after I get time to sort them into order) so Hamilton doesn't occupy much of my attention."
a man that doesn’t like boxing wtf lol

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By *ornucopiaMan  over a year ago

Bexley


"I view Formula One as the most pathetic activity mankind has ever thought up, after boxing, (fuller list available after I get time to sort them into order) so Hamilton doesn't occupy much of my attention.a man that doesn’t like boxing wtf lol"

I am quite sure that in many eyes that disqualifies me from even being a man. However, wtf as you so aptly put it!

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields


"I view Formula One as the most pathetic activity mankind has ever thought up, after boxing, (fuller list available after I get time to sort them into order) so Hamilton doesn't occupy much of my attention.a man that doesn’t like boxing wtf lol

I am quite sure that in many eyes that disqualifies me from even being a man. However, wtf as you so aptly put it!"

I'm fairness. Boxing is boring as all holy fuck.

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By *ebjonnsonMan  over a year ago

Maldon


"Lewis Hamilton is an amazing sportsman. Fact!

He does come across sometimes as a bit of a dick. Opinion (mine)!

He is a tax exile living in Monaco (I think) so puts me off too!

Couldn’t care less what colour his skin is, for me all the above statements are true!

All the f1 drivers live in Monaco.. so you must hate them all… right?

I didn’t use the word “hate” you did. That’s poor form. Not ALL F1 drivers live in Monaco and never have. Some do for sure.

I admire him for his achievements as a sports person. But as I have said, he often comes across in interviews etc as a bit of a dick. Doesn’t make him unique in that regard, quite a lot of F1 drivers come across as dicks too.

You appear to be wanting to start an argument! Why?

You say you don’t like f1 drivers living in tax haven.. so let’s this conversation say Monaco or Switzerland…

Both current Mercedes drivers, both current Ferrari drivers, both current red bull drivers, both current mclaren drivers, both alpine drivers, plus bottas, and vettal, and albon, plus mick Schumacher,

That must be a whole lot of disgust you must have….

Again you use words like “disgust” which I didn’t say. You are trying to make this more extreme than any point I have actually made. Why?

On your “hate” point...that is an extreme emotional reaction. Don’t know about you but I reserve “hate” for rapists, child abusers, murderers, war criminals and some politicians. Basically people who are in a position, or have committed acts, to seriously negatively impact on the lives of others. Not sure a sports person falls into that category! They entertain millions and help to create employment but beyond that...?

Hamilton is very talented and it is brilliant that a British sportsman is the best in the world at something (doesn’t happen often). As someone said above, it is good to see him use his platform to promote issues that matter to him. But to me, and in my opinion, he comes across as a bit of a dick.

You keep wanting to bring up other drivers. Why? Thought we were discussing Hamilton?

Also pretty sure you Fabio have been pretty vocal across these forums about it being morally wrong to avoid tax. Why should Hamilton be excused from that criticism?"

There is nothing wrong with reducing your tax liability by legal means. Surely we would all do the same? He’s probably paid more tax already than everyone on Fab combined.

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By *d4ugirlsMan  over a year ago

Green Cove Springs

Had always respected Hamilton and his accomplishments.

THEN

Happened to watch the USGP where he walked away from everyone as usual. Driving the top car, having all these people from his team of mainly European descent.

There is Lewis at his interview surrounded by his race banter such as al sharpton and others and trying to complain about racists against him.

Glad to see the announcer was on his game and shut him down.

He is a 7 time champion, that has been given the best support and equipment.

There are going to be racist people, as a white person I have experienced it in my travels.

Be a bigger person and move on, if you dwell on it then you are part of the problem.

F1 should be a unifier of races, Hamilton should be a spokesman for what you can become. His Dad is a prime example of how he worked through adversity and helped to make Lewis what he is today.

Lewis revel in this and use your fame to give inspiration to all.

Leave your divisive and racist hate speech to blm, they do a fine job of it.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"You can say "look beyond skin colour" all you like, but it's a fact that many people in the world do not look beyond skin colour, and this creates different life experiences for black and white people.

It's not racist for Hamilton to wish he had more people around him who might understand him and his life better.

"

You do realise Hamilton is of mixed race. His mother and her family are white..

Big F1 fan by the way. Massive Hamilton fan. Until BLM. No-one in their right mind disputes the message of this movement. But take Hamilton for example. Started wearing clothes designed purely by black designers. Surely choosing a designer on the colour of their skin is racist... NO???

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By *ity_BoyMan  over a year ago

London


"You can say "look beyond skin colour" all you like, but it's a fact that many people in the world do not look beyond skin colour, and this creates different life experiences for black and white people.

It's not racist for Hamilton to wish he had more people around him who might understand him and his life better.

You do realise Hamilton is of mixed race. His mother and her family are white..

Big F1 fan by the way. Massive Hamilton fan. Until BLM. No-one in their right mind disputes the message of this movement. But take Hamilton for example. Started wearing clothes designed purely by black designers. Surely choosing a designer on the colour of their skin is racist... NO??? "

Please explain how wearing clothes made by black designers is racist.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"You can say "look beyond skin colour" all you like, but it's a fact that many people in the world do not look beyond skin colour, and this creates different life experiences for black and white people.

It's not racist for Hamilton to wish he had more people around him who might understand him and his life better.

You do realise Hamilton is of mixed race. His mother and her family are white..

Big F1 fan by the way. Massive Hamilton fan. Until BLM. No-one in their right mind disputes the message of this movement. But take Hamilton for example. Started wearing clothes designed purely by black designers. Surely choosing a designer on the colour of their skin is racist... NO???

Please explain how wearing clothes made by black designers is racist."

OK. So being white if i choose to shop in shops only owned by white people. So choosing something purely because of the colour of skin attached to that product. Overlooking products made by other ethnic groups. Would u call that racist?

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By *ity_BoyMan  over a year ago

London


"You can say "look beyond skin colour" all you like, but it's a fact that many people in the world do not look beyond skin colour, and this creates different life experiences for black and white people.

It's not racist for Hamilton to wish he had more people around him who might understand him and his life better.

You do realise Hamilton is of mixed race. His mother and her family are white..

Big F1 fan by the way. Massive Hamilton fan. Until BLM. No-one in their right mind disputes the message of this movement. But take Hamilton for example. Started wearing clothes designed purely by black designers. Surely choosing a designer on the colour of their skin is racist... NO???

Please explain how wearing clothes made by black designers is racist.

OK. So being white if i choose to shop in shops only owned by white people. So choosing something purely because of the colour of skin attached to that product. Overlooking products made by other ethnic groups. Would u call that racist? "

That's not what I asked.

The design industry is predominantly white. It's full of rich white executives, models, and designers.

Wearing clothing designed by black designers to promote black designers, to give them some reputation in the predominantly white design industry, is not racist.

White designers have not been undermined, and they never will be.

Just look at this thread, people are clutching on straws calling LH racist ans holding him to a higher standard just because he not white (yes he is mixed race but he will always be treated as black). This happens in the fashion industry too.

This has strong "why not white history month??" energy.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"You can say "look beyond skin colour" all you like, but it's a fact that many people in the world do not look beyond skin colour, and this creates different life experiences for black and white people.

It's not racist for Hamilton to wish he had more people around him who might understand him and his life better.

You do realise Hamilton is of mixed race. His mother and her family are white..

Big F1 fan by the way. Massive Hamilton fan. Until BLM. No-one in their right mind disputes the message of this movement. But take Hamilton for example. Started wearing clothes designed purely by black designers. Surely choosing a designer on the colour of their skin is racist... NO???

Please explain how wearing clothes made by black designers is racist.

OK. So being white if i choose to shop in shops only owned by white people. So choosing something purely because of the colour of skin attached to that product. Overlooking products made by other ethnic groups. Would u call that racist?

That's not what I asked.

The design industry is predominantly white. It's full of rich white executives, models, and designers.

Wearing clothing designed by black designers to promote black designers, to give them some reputation in the predominantly white design industry, is not racist.

White designers have not been undermined, and they never will be.

Just look at this thread, people are clutching on straws calling LH racist ans holding him to a higher standard just because he not white (yes he is mixed race but he will always be treated as black). This happens in the fashion industry too.

This has strong "why not white history month??" energy."

Designers I agree with. But models no. They are extremely diverse as far as I can see.

White history month?? Come on mate. No-one is even close to that nonsense.

All I'm saying is if the shoe was on the other foot people would be screaming racist.

Take Anthony Joshua for example. During BML riots. He stayed that Black people should only shop in stores owned by black people. To me this has massive racist connotations. Yet not a peep from MSM. Same with LH. Choosing a product purely because of the skin colour of the person who made it has racist connotations. The problem is. People don't like to point out that all colours can be racist. It's not only a trait of white people.

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By *ilf and old fartCouple  over a year ago

Between Ely and Mildenhall

This post has got out of hand and should be stopped.

There are a lot of racist comments being thrown at people who have commented, regardless of whether they are black/coloured or white. Just because one doesn't agree with them does not mean that they should make assumptions about the person who has previously commented.

Remember that EVERYONE is entitled to their opinion regardless of whether others agree or not and they are allowed by the laws of free speech in this country to voice that opinion. There are also laws governing hate speech which are designed to protect anyone regardless of colour or creed.

It doesn't matter if someone is racist or not, a persons own integrity should put them above that level

Also regarding Lewis Hamilton (which seemed to spark the mud slinging) he has made some very inflammatory remarks in the past so that is a mark against him.

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By *iman2100Man  over a year ago

Glasgow

Hamilton was simply trying to encourage men and women, black and Asian, to try for a career in F1.

You cannot do that without mentioning ethnicity. His birth mother is white even if he identifies as black.

And please, can we stop the hyperbole about what he does in order to pursue his career. His place of work this weekend is 12,000 miles from where he was 2 weekends ago. What is he supposed to do? Walk?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"This post has got out of hand and should be stopped.

There are a lot of racist comments being thrown at people who have commented, regardless of whether they are black/coloured or white. Just because one doesn't agree with them does not mean that they should make assumptions about the person who has previously commented.

Remember that EVERYONE is entitled to their opinion regardless of whether others agree or not and they are allowed by the laws of free speech in this country to voice that opinion. There are also laws governing hate speech which are designed to protect anyone regardless of colour or creed.

It doesn't matter if someone is racist or not, a persons own integrity should put them above that level

Also regarding Lewis Hamilton (which seemed to spark the mud slinging) he has made some very inflammatory remarks in the past so that is a mark against him.

"

‘It doesn’t matter if someone is racist or not’ ??

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By *haneportsMan  over a year ago

portsmouth


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????I'm not going to challenge. However I found lonely an unusual adjective here. Can you empathise with that ?

My initial reaction was he does feel lonely (it's lonely the top of a heitachy) and I can imagine feeling something when he notes noone looks like him.

That said, I can half get it. I've worked in Asia and it can feel lonely when everyone is speaking a different language. That wasn't skin tone but something akin to it I guess.

Can I empathise… yep… your experience in life is going to be different because outside of your small group people aren’t going to always understand what you may go through…

Sometimes it’s just nice to talk with someone who may be going through the same thing.. you talk about people speaking the same language , whatever connects you to other people

"

Connection is key & people all over the world do it. Communities gather near their own, whether they are white, black, Spanish talking, expats from anywhere. We congregate towards our own.

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????I'm not going to challenge. However I found lonely an unusual adjective here. Can you empathise with that ?

My initial reaction was he does feel lonely (it's lonely the top of a heitachy) and I can imagine feeling something when he notes noone looks like him.

That said, I can half get it. I've worked in Asia and it can feel lonely when everyone is speaking a different language. That wasn't skin tone but something akin to it I guess.

Can I empathise… yep… your experience in life is going to be different because outside of your small group people aren’t going to always understand what you may go through…

Sometimes it’s just nice to talk with someone who may be going through the same thing.. you talk about people speaking the same language , whatever connects you to other people

Connection is key & people all over the world do it. Communities gather near their own, whether they are white, black, Spanish talking, expats from anywhere. We congregate towards our own. "

Can you elaborate on "our own"?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????I'm not going to challenge. However I found lonely an unusual adjective here. Can you empathise with that ?

My initial reaction was he does feel lonely (it's lonely the top of a heitachy) and I can imagine feeling something when he notes noone looks like him.

That said, I can half get it. I've worked in Asia and it can feel lonely when everyone is speaking a different language. That wasn't skin tone but something akin to it I guess.

Can I empathise… yep… your experience in life is going to be different because outside of your small group people aren’t going to always understand what you may go through…

Sometimes it’s just nice to talk with someone who may be going through the same thing.. you talk about people speaking the same language , whatever connects you to other people

Connection is key & people all over the world do it. Communities gather near their own, whether they are white, black, Spanish talking, expats from anywhere. We congregate towards our own.

Can you elaborate on "our own"?"

I think he sort of explained it. Ethnicity, language, culture etc something that connects people. I think you understood that too.

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????I'm not going to challenge. However I found lonely an unusual adjective here. Can you empathise with that ?

My initial reaction was he does feel lonely (it's lonely the top of a heitachy) and I can imagine feeling something when he notes noone looks like him.

That said, I can half get it. I've worked in Asia and it can feel lonely when everyone is speaking a different language. That wasn't skin tone but something akin to it I guess.

Can I empathise… yep… your experience in life is going to be different because outside of your small group people aren’t going to always understand what you may go through…

Sometimes it’s just nice to talk with someone who may be going through the same thing.. you talk about people speaking the same language , whatever connects you to other people

Connection is key & people all over the world do it. Communities gather near their own, whether they are white, black, Spanish talking, expats from anywhere. We congregate towards our own.

Can you elaborate on "our own"?

I think he sort of explained it. Ethnicity, language, culture etc something that connects people. I think you understood that too."

Just checking, sure people can do that. Or other people like to mix with others who are from different backgrounds. Way more interesting.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????I'm not going to challenge. However I found lonely an unusual adjective here. Can you empathise with that ?

My initial reaction was he does feel lonely (it's lonely the top of a heitachy) and I can imagine feeling something when he notes noone looks like him.

That said, I can half get it. I've worked in Asia and it can feel lonely when everyone is speaking a different language. That wasn't skin tone but something akin to it I guess.

Can I empathise… yep… your experience in life is going to be different because outside of your small group people aren’t going to always understand what you may go through…

Sometimes it’s just nice to talk with someone who may be going through the same thing.. you talk about people speaking the same language , whatever connects you to other people

Connection is key & people all over the world do it. Communities gather near their own, whether they are white, black, Spanish talking, expats from anywhere. We congregate towards our own.

Can you elaborate on "our own"?

I think he sort of explained it. Ethnicity, language, culture etc something that connects people. I think you understood that too.

Just checking, sure people can do that. Or other people like to mix with others who are from different backgrounds. Way more interesting. "

While I wholeheartedly agree it is more preferable and interesting for communities to mix. For a variety of reasons that isn't always possible.

Be it language barrier or a hostile community etc.

I grew up in a area of Glasgow predominantly white. Where racial abuse and violence was rife. My parents as soon possible moved to a "more of their own" area.

While in the last 30 years Glasgow has become more diverse and cosmopolitan, there will be towns and cities across the UK where it still happen.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?"

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers"

Sad but true

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By *ick270Man  over a year ago

Here

Racist dought it,but I suspect had a restricted youth,ie racing didn't do what other kids do growing up into adults and now he is near the end just a bit of rebel.

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By *mateur100Man  over a year ago

nr faversham

He's not the best driver at mercedes right now

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"He's not the best driver at mercedes right now "

As long as he is better than you, who cares?

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers"

Chesty just became a bestie

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

At times I genuinely think he wants to be a victim. The man is an incredible driver but has almost made being a victim as part of his identity just like his ridiculous fashion sense haha.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

"

Skin colour shouldn’t matter, to normal people it doesn’t. If he feels lonely because he can only be friends with someone black. Well that’s his problem. Not the white drivers. Most of which probably don’t want to be his friend because he’s become such a diva, nothing to do with his colour.

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton

On the lonely thing (not going to even touch the racist thing) F1 is not exactly renowned for the strong friendships between drivers, even “teammates” often hate each other! In fact there has been outright hostility. Senna v Prost anyone?

The drivers real “team” are their personal mechanics. But they are junior to the driver so the relationship is unbalanced, not least of which being the huge difference in pay.

I suspect by its’ very nature, F1 is indeed a lonely sport.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

Skin colour shouldn’t matter, to normal people it doesn’t. If he feels lonely because he can only be friends with someone black. Well that’s his problem. Not the white drivers. Most of which probably don’t want to be his friend because he’s become such a diva, nothing to do with his colour."

that's not what he is saying imo. It's nothing to do with making friends, but feeling surrounded by "your tribe" (or not)

I can't fully empathise with colour being a cause for feeling lonely, but maybe that's because I've spent 99pc of my life being in groups dominated by people of my colour. But I can fully understand culture and class.

Drop a white working class kid in a room full of Etonians and they may feel lonely. If you have ever been at a meal where everyone else is speaking a foreign language and you may feel lonely.

(This may be my own spin as due to my experiences, where I have been aware of class etc. I can see someone aware of race feeling similar).

(I also wonder if lonely is the word he is looking for, given connotations of friends. Maybe isolated, or an outsider or an imposter)

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By *iman2100Man  over a year ago

Glasgow


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers"

Hold on! I am not convinced 90% of Fab can read?

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By *ebjonnsonMan  over a year ago

Maldon


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers

Hold on! I am not convinced 90% of Fab can read? "

But 90% of Fab sneer at people that read the Daily Mail.

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By *ohnnyTwoNotesMan  over a year ago

golden fields


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers

Hold on! I am not convinced 90% of Fab can read?

But 90% of Fab sneer at people that read the Daily Mail. "

Only a few of us poke fun at the Daily Mailers.

Most people here seem the believe the rhubarb that's printed in there. Just look how many people think that immigrants cause all their problems.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers

Hold on! I am not convinced 90% of Fab can read?

But 90% of Fab sneer at people that read the Daily Mail.

Only a few of us poke fun at the Daily Mailers.

Most people here seem the believe the rhubarb that's printed in there. Just look how many people think that immigrants cause all their problems. "

Usually the same people who moan about benefits and rely on the NHS to survive. Ironically if it wasn't for immigration the NHS would be in a far worse state than it is now giving most of our docs and top surgeons are immigrants

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By *irldnCouple  over a year ago

Brighton


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers

Hold on! I am not convinced 90% of Fab can read?

But 90% of Fab sneer at people that read the Daily Mail.

Only a few of us poke fun at the Daily Mailers.

Most people here seem the believe the rhubarb that's printed in there. Just look how many people think that immigrants cause all their problems.

Usually the same people who moan about benefits and rely on the NHS to survive. Ironically if it wasn't for immigration the NHS would be in a far worse state than it is now giving most of our docs and top surgeons are immigrants "

Normally the same people moaning that the benefit system is too generous and people shouldn’t claim as they are sponging are also the same people defending tax avoidance.

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Which side of his family is this relating to? His mother is white and his father is black so I'm not sure who he's supposed to have targetted? Can you be racist to yourself?

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By *ob198XaMan  over a year ago

teleford

Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

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By *V-AliceTV/TS  over a year ago

Ayr


"Shit, did I just stumble into the Daily Mail Comments section or what?

Well, 90% of fab are Daily Mail readers"

90% seems a bit high. Maybe 70%?

As for Sir Lewis, it seems highly unlikely he's a racist.

Far less likely than it turning out that Priti Patel is.

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By *otMe66Man  over a year ago

Terra Firma


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me "

1 driver can ruin the whole sport for you? Are you a football fan?

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By *iman2100Man  over a year ago

Glasgow


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me "

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

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By *ob198XaMan  over a year ago

teleford


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain. "

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp.

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By *ob198XaMan  over a year ago

teleford


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

1 driver can ruin the whole sport for you? Are you a football fan?"

Lol. That probably does explain why I’m not a great football fan either

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago

Sir Lewis Hamilton has his opinion which is perfectly fine, but we think he's wrong. He's basically suggesting that a person's race plays a factor in how successful someone is. We would disagree as he is looking at it from the wrong angle.

What people should look at is how many kids are brought up in single parent households. That is a very indicative factor when it comes to success of certain diasporas.

Locality also may very well play a factor too. It's hard to get a good start growing up on a rundown tower block estate in a city as opposed to a small village in the Lakes, or even working class area in a northern town.

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By *ity_BoyMan  over a year ago

London


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp."

Why can't you stand him?

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By *ob198XaMan  over a year ago

teleford


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp.

Why can't you stand him?"

Because he a hypocritical twerp. I genuinely don’t know anyone who is a fan of his.

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By *JB1954Man  over a year ago

Reading

I do admit not a LH fan. Perhaps because most years supported other drivers and teams. Never supported Mercedes .

My thought is and yes looking how drivers get a F1 super licence. It is not easy . From internet the F1 drivers this year started in karting at around 3 and up to 6 years old. To get a F1 licence . You can be a billionaire . Yet still cannot buy . This due to the criteria.

LH wants more ‘black’ people to drive in F1 ?

This means and as other posters have said. Due to social , economic factors and where they live . Are at a disadvantage ?

There is also something I have noticed that never is mentioned .

In any sport . You need dedication . So I am not saying I am correct . But do some very good drivers who are ‘black’ give up, same as ‘white drivers. Would rather be doing other things. ?

To put into context. I played in an individual sport from age 11, up until age 21. I was not say international player . I was high ranked county player . But the amount of time per week spent practicing , playing in leagues , tournaments .

Some of the players who I played against and yes were a lot better than me. Around age 15. Stopped playing . This as I have said due to commitment, giving up social life . Hope I have explained my thoughts / as to why it is very complex to succeed at the top in any sport ?

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By *he_Last_TitanMan  over a year ago

Bristol


"An arrogant racist yes..

Are you reflecting on your actions in saying that?

He supports BLM(racist organisation) he’s a hypocrite (drives on a track in Qatar built by cheap labour), tells people to look after the planet whilst using a private jet to get to races, drives an F1 car which is not environmentally friendly of course, endless list of BS and virtue signalling from this racists mouth… of course Hollywood and certain other sports stars are just like this prick but it’s about Lewis this particular thread.

Oh honestly….enough of the white working class victim BS. You know full well that anyone travelling around the world for F1 is going to have to fly, etc it’s a contractural condition to be there on time and ready to race. Is it because he is black that you say these things? As far as I know his dad scrimped and saved to get him going at a young age in the karting world and his talent and hid dad’s tenacious nature got him to where he is today and if he feels his diffference to everyone else around him in F1 then he’s entitled to express that. Oh and he was world champion 7 times so he must be pretty bright and good at his job!

Your wasting your time with this one mate , here is what we know about them

They hate immigrants

They hate BLM

They hate Lewis Hamilton

They hate Raheem sterling

They hate Anthony Joshua

They hate the woke

They voted for Brexit

They vote for the Tories

They are always angry and confused

You don’t know shit about us…sterling is an amazing footballer and person, Joshua is a cock yes, will give you that.. fuck the tories and champagne socialists liebour, mr did vote brexit Mrs did not..anyone who supports KKK or BLM are racist scum. Both racist organisations! We have black friends who agree Lewis is a Cxxt.. bush was the worst president of the USA, white guy!! Obumma a close 2nd but not because of his colour, because he was fuckin useless along with white wench Clinton.. get you facts straight numpty before you claim you know people ..

PMSL, why did you assume I was talking about you? I do like the ‘we have black friends ‘ line, why are you so angry ? "

They always are buddy; they always are.

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By *he_Last_TitanMan  over a year ago

Bristol

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By *he_Last_TitanMan  over a year ago

Bristol

The guy is suggesting that he would like to see more people that look like him in his sport. It’s just an opinion. Not sure why people get so triggered by it.

And to those that call him arrogant, I can’t think of a sportsman that gets to the absolute pinnacle of a sport without have an supremely healthy ego. To be the best, you have to believe you are. Perhaps this is too much for the puny intellects of racists to grasp.

By the way, whenever people say he’s a ‘test’ or arrogant’ or that somehow there’s a problem with him supporting the notion that Black Lives Matter (just as much as white lives) they can’t really point to anything to justify their arguments - just meaningless sound bites.

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By *otMe66Man  over a year ago

Terra Firma

Sir Lewis Hamilton wants to see more black people in F1, after all he is the only black F1 driver to race in the history of the sport.

His call for more black people in F1 goes deeper than drivers, he wants to see black people working in the teams too. He commissioned a report to understand the issues in more detail. He has now set up a charitable foundation called mission 44 and has pledged £20 million to support underrepresented groups through engineering, apprenticeships and many other things that he hopes will encourage more people from underrepresented groups to enter the world of F1.

What is wrong with that? you might not like his confidence, which is very often regarded as arrogance by some... You might not like his style of driving, or team but getting heated under the collar because he wants to encourage people into his work place says more about you than him.

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By *he_Last_TitanMan  over a year ago

Bristol


"Sir Lewis Hamilton wants to see more black people in F1, after all he is the only black F1 driver to race in the history of the sport.

His call for more black people in F1 goes deeper than drivers, he wants to see black people working in the teams too. He commissioned a report to understand the issues in more detail. He has now set up a charitable foundation called mission 44 and has pledged £20 million to support underrepresented groups through engineering, apprenticeships and many other things that he hopes will encourage more people from underrepresented groups to enter the world of F1.

What is wrong with that? you might not like his confidence, which is very often regarded as arrogance by some... You might not like his style of driving, or team but getting heated under the collar because he wants to encourage people into his work place says more about you than him. "

Arrogant bastard ..spending his own hard earned money on a worthy cause. Honestly, what’s wrong with him?! And what’s wrong with you for not calling out this disgraceful behaviour?! By the logic of many, you must be racist.

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By *otMe66Man  over a year ago

Terra Firma


"Sir Lewis Hamilton wants to see more black people in F1, after all he is the only black F1 driver to race in the history of the sport.

His call for more black people in F1 goes deeper than drivers, he wants to see black people working in the teams too. He commissioned a report to understand the issues in more detail. He has now set up a charitable foundation called mission 44 and has pledged £20 million to support underrepresented groups through engineering, apprenticeships and many other things that he hopes will encourage more people from underrepresented groups to enter the world of F1.

What is wrong with that? you might not like his confidence, which is very often regarded as arrogance by some... You might not like his style of driving, or team but getting heated under the collar because he wants to encourage people into his work place says more about you than him.

Arrogant bastard ..spending his own hard earned money on a worthy cause. Honestly, what’s wrong with him?! And what’s wrong with you for not calling out this disgraceful behaviour?! By the logic of many, you must be racist. "

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By *ebjonnsonMan  over a year ago

Maldon

My mum won’t hear a word against him. She’s a huge fan of F1 and Lewis in particular. She’s 94 by the way.

I can’t stand the sport at all. Never liked the crooked Bernie or his circus. I did enjoy it back in the days of Hunt , Mansell, even Damon.

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By *iman2100Man  over a year ago

Glasgow


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp."

I certainly cannot see why you think he is a cock. So, if you chose not to explain your illusion I will draw my own conclusions as to why you hold that point of view, as will others.

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By *heNerdyFembyWoman  over a year ago

Eastbourne (she/they)


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp.

I certainly cannot see why you think he is a cock. So, if you chose not to explain your illusion I will draw my own conclusions as to why you hold that point of view, as will others. "

My cousin works for mclaren and has met him on multiple occasions, hasn't said anything remotely negative about him.

Purely anecdotal, but it is something.

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By *ornucopiaMan  over a year ago

Bexley


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me "

Isn't Formula 1 adequately capable of ruining itself?

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By *ornucopiaMan  over a year ago

Bexley

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By *iman2100Man  over a year ago

Glasgow


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Isn't Formula 1 adequately capable of ruining itself?"

It certainly was! This year it has been very engaging and there is real competetion. Those that previously dismissed it should try again.

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By *ob198XaMan  over a year ago

teleford


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp.

I certainly cannot see why you think he is a cock. So, if you chose not to explain your illusion I will draw my own conclusions as to why you hold that point of view, as will others. "

Conclude away. It’s his off track hypocritical attitudes towards a range of topics, particularly those regarding agriculture and climate change.

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By *L RogueMan  over a year ago

London


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

I think it’s interesting that it’s loads of white people discussing if the black guy is racist for saying his experience in life may be different to yours….

I absolutely get where Lewis is coming from… I lived in Atlanta in a predominantly white neighbourhood, then moved to New York lived in a predominantly white neighbourhood and went to an almost all white school, then went to London, lived in a mainly white area, went to a mainly white school… then went to university where most people were white…

So yeah, I get that Lewis may feel different because he may have been treated differently, consciously or unconsciously…..

Where you would like to think we are all treated the same, the truth is that we are not… how many times have people crossed the road when they see you walking? How many times have you been stopped and searched?

There is a difference between platitudes and the real world… I wish people would actually listen rather than paying lip service!

I lay this challenge out to ANYONE in this thread… if you really want the conversation I am happy to have it… but you are going to hear some really uncomfortable home truths…

So… anyone????"

This!

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By (user no longer on site)  over a year ago


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp.

I certainly cannot see why you think he is a cock. So, if you chose not to explain your illusion I will draw my own conclusions as to why you hold that point of view, as will others.

Conclude away. It’s his off track hypocritical attitudes towards a range of topics, particularly those regarding agriculture and climate change. "

What is his attitudes towards those subjects

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By *he_Last_TitanMan  over a year ago

Bristol


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp.

I certainly cannot see why you think he is a cock. So, if you chose not to explain your illusion I will draw my own conclusions as to why you hold that point of view, as will others.

Conclude away. It’s his off track hypocritical attitudes towards a range of topics, particularly those regarding agriculture and climate change.

What is his attitudes towards those subjects "

You’re not going to get a sensible reply buddy. I think it’s pretty obvious the dislike has little to do with the man’s opinions on climate change.

The good news is, I doubt any fucks are given by Sir Lewis about what some dude on a swinging forum thinks.

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By *he_Last_TitanMan  over a year ago

Bristol


"Not sure he is raciest but he is a cock he has ruined F1 for me

Interesting, why is he a cock? What has he done personally to ruin F1? Please explain.

If you can’t see it I won’t spoil the illusion for you. As someone who loves British sporting success it genuinely pains me that I can’t stand the little twerp.

I certainly cannot see why you think he is a cock. So, if you chose not to explain your illusion I will draw my own conclusions as to why you hold that point of view, as will others.

My cousin works for mclaren and has met him on multiple occasions, hasn't said anything remotely negative about him.

Purely anecdotal, but it is something."

It's true to say that we only get a very tiny snapshot into the guy's personality and mindset - and the snapshot is also framed by reporting.

So, for example, I remember some outrage or another in the Mirror about an opinion Prince Harry had voiced. The outrage was based on the fact that he had dared to have an opinion on the subject. However, no one would have known the opinion if he hadn't been asked the question by the Mirror reporter. The point being a lot of these celebs would probably be quite happy to keep their lives much more private than they are able to. It's that the media go fishing.

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By *asyukMan  over a year ago

West London


"Genuine question

He talks about the fact that he feels lonely in F1 "being the only person of colour in the room "

If there are people in a room should skin colour matter ? Aren't we taught to look beyond colour and race ?

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No. What has he said that is prejudiced against people of a different ethnicity?

Is it wrong to recognise difference or is it wrong to denigrate someone for their difference?

If you feel excluded for your difference then you will feel lonely. That is based on your experience.

No different to being the only woman or the only person with a disability or the only person from a particular social background in the room.

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