the_milkybar_kid
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Possibly. Vettel's got previous but he's supposedly a real gent IRL.
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Lewis Hamilton to provide expert in-game advice in Gran Turismo Sport
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Possibly. Vettel's got previous but he's supposedly a real gent IRL.
So Hamilton is the manchild and not the people hating on him for no good reasons?
Black Duke
Neo Member
Good, learning how to brake test will be useful online.
/jk
Amazing driver, really is, historically one of the best.
Off track persona is that of a superstar prima donna, though. He's usually on the podium, so people are kinda tired of hearing his "these are the greatest fans, couldn't have done it without the team, etc etc" line all these drivers are kind of forced to make when in that position, but his usually feel especially fake, like he's above it all.
He had a couple of cringey years where he was more into rubbing shoulders with superstars on the grid than actually racing.
Also, check his instagram. Pretty douche-y.
None of that takes anything away from his driving ability, though. That's how good he is.
This. Hamilton is fantastic and he always thanks the crowd who turn up on race days, which is something I noticed other drivers don't do. If Schumacher or Senna had been around in age of social media, they would have got 10x the hate Hamilton does.
But damn, GT Sport looks stunning.
the_milkybar_kid
Member
I've just said that people that deal with him on a semi regular basis have no time for him. People's reason for not liking him are their own. But he's shown on several occasions what a spoilt prick he can be, so I'd suggest they're not without merit.
He had a fairly big role in the car handling of Project CARS iirc.
Bits N Pieces
Member
Verstappen may just top him in that regard.
We need a Maldonado trophy in GT Sport.
He is an arrogant, unsporting dick as some drivers tend to be.
One reason I don't like him is his materialistic up his own arse celebrity persona. Samuel L Jackson was doing a mens cancer awareness thing and he couldn't be more uninterested sitting next to him, think it was Graham Norton, he only cared about the celebrities and party. Confirmed to me he was a complete tosser.
Anyway, GT Sport. Wooo!
One reason I don't like him is his materialistic up his own arse celebrity persona. Samuel L Jackson was doing a mens cancer awareness thing and he couldn't be more uninterested sitting next to him, think it was Graham Norton, he only cared about the celebrities and party. Confirmed to me he was a complete tosser.
Anyway, GT Sport. Wooo!
GHG
Member
He's not stereotypically British so this doesn't surprise me.
On the other hand people love Andy Murray but I think he's a boring drip.
GlamFM
Banned
Maybe not top him, but he seems to be the next in line.
He also has the right asshole attitude.
WC in the next 5 years.
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
So what F1 car are we getting?
ElectronicOldMen
Banned
It's potentially thorny thing to say but some of the Hamilton hate is also rooted in some slightly dodgy racial politics, not necessarily that people who don't like him are racist but more that he sticks out as a black celebrity that doesn't conform to what people expect from white celebrity in a historically incredibly white sport, in terms of how he dresses, his off-track interests, the lifestyle he leads.
That he gets labelled as arrogant or a diva when Vettel typically does not despite how we've seen them carry themselves especially in the last year is... mmm...
That he gets labelled as arrogant or a diva when Vettel typically does not despite how we've seen them carry themselves especially in the last year is... mmm...
GrizzleBoy
Banned
He's quite uppity.
I hope this means something different from what it does in the US. Or maybe this is right on the nose for why people dislike HAM...
GHG
Member
Shhhh, he's universally hated and he's a horrible man, don't show people smiling around him.
Vettel does though, maybe just not as much. I think the difference is that Vettel comes across as a completely different person away from racing where Hamilton doesn't particularly
GHG
Member
Ok then if you say so.
mhayze
Member
I'll give you the perspective of a Lewis defender, and then I'm sure the haters can provide their view:
He's black and came from a humble background to dominate F1 (first black man to do so). At the German GP a few years ago you could see people in stands wearing monkey outfits with Lewis' name on it - presumably meant to be some slight. I'm sure that's not what bothers all Lewis haters, but it's clearly the source of some hate.
He's a three time world champion, and currently ahead in the points on his way to number 4. He broke several qualifying records, and at this rate will probably be the greatest qualifier / pole position taker ever, if he has a few more seasons of this caliber. While there are those that will debate this point, he's an extremely skilled and talented driver who is very driven to stay on top.
Like every world champion I've ever seen, he gets very intense in the pressure cooker of a race and will snap back at engineers asking him to do stuff during a race, but I've also seen him be gracious enough to give back a spot to a teammate that he got through team orders - even when the loss of points put him further back from the #1 spot earlier this season. Despite being literally rear-ended by Vettel for going too slow while following a pace car under caution, he was shaking his hand post-race and laughing and joking with him within a race or two. While he's active on social media and hangs out with celebs - a natural source of saltiness - he's stayed well away from the excesses of the Bibers and douchebags that live to feed the tabloid media.
He also is very clearly taken with the history and traditions of the sport, literally moved to tears when the family of his racing hero (Senna) gifted him with Senna's helmet, when he broke Senna's qualifying record. Overall I think he's a great ambassador for the sport, lifting it's public profile beyond the immediate bubble of insiders.
The main comments I've seen from those who don't like him are either on the driving side - i.e. people think he's not really that talented since he's leading most races with little competition in the fastest car around, or because of his comments or attitude to teammates/compeitors (particularly the retired Nico Rosberg)
BigEmil
Junior Member
CosmicRomancer
Member
I think he's awesome. I think a lot of the top F1 drivers are.
I have always think that people actually doesn't mind assholes sport celebrities. Is when they are successfull assholes that people get mad at them
the_milkybar_kid
Member
Stopped taking you seriously right about there.
xrnzaaas
Member
CosmicRomancer
Member
Raikkonen's great. His radio speech always provides entertainment, especially when he makes an angry incomprehensible grumble.
Plenty of American experts in Forza games.
Just drive, I don't care.
Never forget robot Jeff Gordon
jongkookie
Member
Pre-order confirmed so I can be #blessed.
Joking aside, I dont like Ham that much but this is a good choice.
I personally wouldve preferred the actual current World Champion Nico Rosberg or Ricciardo(so I can do a virtual shooey), but yeah I dont see this as a bad thing.
Joking aside, I dont like Ham that much but this is a good choice.
I personally wouldve preferred the actual current World Champion Nico Rosberg or Ricciardo(so I can do a virtual shooey), but yeah I dont see this as a bad thing.
The presentation in GTS is already top tier, so it's nothing ground-breaking, but I like these touches. Make the experience even more authentic. That said, I hoped we atleast get a car from that announcement. That F1-engined Mercedes mentioned in the demo thread would be cool.
This, solid post.
