Lewis Hamilton launches attack on Monaco stewards

**lloydi** · 29th May 2011

Lewis Hamilton launches attack on Monaco stewards

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/form...e/13588664.stm

Lewis Hamilton launched a furious attack on stewards after being called in front of them following an incident-packed race to sixth place in Monaco.
The McLaren driver got a drive-through penalty for a brush with Felipe Massa, and also clashed with Pastor Maldonado.
"It's an absolute frickin' joke," he said. "I've been to see the stewards five times out of six this season."
Asked why that was the case, he said apparently in jest: "Maybe it's because I'm black. That's what Ali G says."
Hamilton added: "Massa held me up in qualifying, I got the penalty. He turned in to me [during the race], I got the penalty. These drivers are ridiculous. It's stupid."
The Englishman's comments could land him in trouble with F1's governing body, the FIA, who may consider that contravene the rule saying competitors must not bring the sport into disrepute.
Hamilton, 26, told BBC Sport that he felt victimised by events at recent races, complaining that he had done his best to provide entertainment by going for his overtaking opportunities.
"People want to see racing," he said.
"But you get done trying to put on a show, trying to make a move. Fair play, if I feel I've gone too late I'd hold my hand up to admit I've caused an incident. But it's not the case.
"I'll just try and keep my mouth shut and try to enjoy the rest of the season.

"It's not too late [to win the world championship] but it's not looking great. I gave my all today and the team did a great job. It's character-testing, whether it's right or wrong. I'm going to go chill [now], do some jet-skiiing, and try to stay out of trouble."

The 2008 world champion now trails Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel, the winner in Monaco, by 58 points.
BBC Sport's F1 commentator Martin Brundle said Hamilton might have to adjust his thinking to stop frustration getting the better of him.
"The problem with Lewis is that it's always someone's fault," he said. "You wonder if he needs a bit of a mindset change on that.
"To make the overtakes as he does you've got to be pretty adventurous. Lewis had to take some risks today, and he's been so unlucky all weekend. There was some frustration in his driving - but it can't always be the other guy's fault."

**Bald Bouncer** · 29th May 2011

Fuck him he chooses to be a non dom so why should anyone in the UK give a toss

**Zippeyrude** · 29th May 2011

whinging prick

**tronads** · 29th May 2011

Yeah bollocks to him....Dan Wheldon winning the Indy500, what a fantastic race.

**Tim.Lad** · 29th May 2011

Originally Posted by Bald Bouncer

Fuck him he chooses to be a non dom so why should anyone in the UK give a toss

I wasn't aware of that fuck him .... likes to call himself a British driver but dose not want to pay his British taxes..

**yazooo** · 29th May 2011

I think he is one of the best drivers around but still needs to mature a bit that's for sure. You would have thought he would have a decent manager stopping him from coming out with comments like this which could land him in more trouble. Always exciting to watch though.

**Sanj[UK]** · 29th May 2011

He drove like a fucking cock.

**spraky** · 29th May 2011

Originally Posted by Sanj[UK]

He drove like a fucking cock.

Concise and accurate.

**beansontoast** · 29th May 2011

I don't watch f1 much but I did see the race today and he was like a spoilt frustrated kid. He said after the massa collision that massa turned in on him deliberately but the commentators were saying the cars don't have much lock on the steering. Then massa ended up on some pieces of rubber & bang - race over. After that drive through penalty he then went up the arse of someone which ended up in someone being taken to hospital. What a complete cock to come out with is it because I is black, no it's because you drove like a tool & blame it on others. Weapon.

**pratman** · 29th May 2011

yaej i watched the race and he is a nob, cuz he blames everyone but himself, he blamed massa and maldonado to turning into him, he then blames the stewards for calling him in to see them 5 out of 6 races and then blamed his own team for not being ready fgor a pit stop. Brundle hit the nail on the head when he said there is only so much blame u can hand out and after some time you have to look at yourself. Lewis was like a spoilt child, and it showed today when he feels jsut cuz he is lewis he should be allowed to breeze past anyone without them trying to hold their position.

**lloydi** · 30th May 2011

at least Red Bull showed how to celebrate properly lol

YouTube - ‪Eddie Jordan and David Coulthard getting thrown into the pool in Monaco‬&rlm;

**4me2** · 30th May 2011

This guy's hot headedness has already cost him a couple of world championships.

There's a fine line between brilliance and lunacy and he has yet to find the line.

**pratman** · 30th May 2011

Originally Posted by 4me2

This guy's hot headedness has already cost him a couple of world championships.

There's a fine line between brilliance and lunacy and he has yet to find the line.

I think he needs to take a page out of jensons book cuz he is the better driver at the moment.

**beerman** · 30th May 2011

Originally Posted by lloydi

at least Red Bull showed how to celebrate properly lol

Watched this on the F1 Forum. He got dunked about 5 times. Fucking brilliant. Was quite funny seeing old man Adrian Newey with two hotties hanging off his arms in the pool.

As for Lewis I suspect he's lost a few fans with his comments.

**pratman** · 30th May 2011

Originally Posted by beerman

Watched this on the F1 Forum. He got dunked about 5 times. Fucking brilliant. Was quite funny seeing old man Adrian Newey with two hotties hanging off his arms in the pool.

Dd you see Coulthard trying to resist getting thrown in the pool, that was hillarious

**davetaylor** · 30th May 2011

He reminds me of Eddie Irvine ! When shit hits the fan he fires all out of pram...
thats what Money women and power can do to you

Sorta in the same boat as these high paid footballers CRY CRY CRY

**cybollox** · 31st May 2011

Originally Posted by pratman

Dd you see Coulthard trying to resist getting thrown in the pool, that was hillarious

thats coz his fuckin perm would have gone wild, the wide mouthed prick. haaaa

**toonarmynufc** · 2nd June 2011

Originally Posted by pratman

I think he needs to take a page out of jensons book cuz he is the better driver at the moment.

jenson is a better driver all round

**pratman** · 2nd June 2011

Originally Posted by toonarmynufc

jenson is a better driver all round

I would say that jenson is more consistent, whereas if lewis is really on it i think there is only fernando and vettel that can stick with him but he doesnt do it enough personally. I do prefer jenson as a driver though but i guess thats experience of being an F1 driver for 10 years or so.