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[t-tony]

Stroll wants world titles with Aston Martin

Owner Lawrence Stroll is setting his Aston Martin Formula 1 team the target of becoming world champions.

www.bbc.co.uk

Tony.

 

[Bringit96]

He doesn't seem like a man to sit in 2nd place for long!

 

[hard top]

Well, it's certainly been a while since the last post in this thread !

So here you go, just thought that I would give it a kick start.

Link :-

Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver knighted by Prince Charles days after F1 heartbreak

Sir Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in recognition of a glittering career in Formula 1 just days after he controversially lost out on a record eighth title.

www.skysports.com

 

[smiffy]

A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state (including the pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the church or the country, especially in a military capacity.

Sports person living in Monaco and driving for a German team. hmmmmm...

The title isn't what it was. (Not just LH)

 

[Z Victor 1]

He's also done and spent a lot on good causes, unlike for example Sir Philip Green! Also, he's the most successful British driver by a country mile so his recognition is well deserved. Sir Jackie Stewart 3 titles etc.

 

[smiffy]

I wasn't picking on LH, I could list numerous names I don't think Knighthoods are appropriate for, including the 2 you mention. Sir Ray Davies from The Kinks? Yet someone like Alan Turing is just a mere OBE after all he did at Bletchley Park.

 

[Z Victor 1]

Yep, many worthy people unrecognised and many unworthy people decorated!

 

[andyglym]

In the current climate I think Sir Lewis is a most worthy recipient for all he has achieved on the track and off, however, all this started years ago when people were getting Knighted after a running couple of laps of the track under a "let's Knight everybody and everybody wins at everything" policy.

 

[t-tony]

In the current climate I think Sir Lewis is a most worthy recipient for all he has achieved on the track and off, however, all this started years ago when people were getting Knighted after a running couple of laps of the track under a "let's Knight everybody and everybody wins at everything" policy.

Agreed Andy, and you can thank the Blair Witch for that.

Tony.

 

[smiffy]

Try this one!

 

[DaveP]

And no Sir Jason and Dame Laura Kenny. I think LH is fitting for the honour.

But missing out the two most highly decorated Olympians seems a bit sh***. They probably don’t vote for the Conservative Christmas Party though.

 

[t-tony]

A new look to Eau Rouge next year as Spa gets a face lift.

Spa-Francorchamps circuit revamp revealed in new photos

Tony.

 

[hard top]

After team bosses, F1 drivers also name Verstappen best driver of 2021
28-12-2021 11:46 | Updated: 28-12-2021 12:24

by GPblog.com

Link :-

After team bosses, F1 drivers also name Verstappen best driver of 2021

Max Verstappen has been chosen as the best F1 driver of 2021 by the team bosses and the drivers have chosen him as the best driver of the past year. He was able to trump World Championship rival Lewis Hamilton. Lando Norris took third place, while a notable name in the top-ten is rookie Mick...

www.gpblog.com

 

[andyglym]

Breaking News! 4 x F1 World Champion announces he will retire at the end of the season

 

[hard top]

Breaking News !

Link :- Ricciardo seeking $21 million F1 pay-out from McLaren - Speedcafe

 

[t-tony]

Well then does this come out of their "cost cap" amount? It really should do, if they don't pay it, they can't race.

Red Bull's enormous FIA bill surfaces after Christian Horner's awkward public call-out

Tony.