Part 4 is all about Lewis Hamilton
So can the 2008 champion become the 2010 champion? This year he has shown an incredible maturity on the track when compared to previous years. He seems to let the races come to him instead of chasing them down. This doesn't mean he sits back and doesn't race. He still races his proverbial off and in many areas I think he is one of the top three drivers in the sport at the minute. He is an out and out racer.
This year has seen McLaren provide both Jenson and Lewis with a car that has the ability to help them win both driver and constructor titles. This is in contrast to the dog of a car that McLaren produced last year. The innovative 'F-Duct' has helped a mediocre car become a pretty good car. The main downside of the car this year is its lack of downforce in comparison to its rivals, namely the Red Bull.
This year has seen the biggest changes in Hamilton's life. He has broken away from his father and manager Anthony Hamilton. This is alongside breaking up and then making up with his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger. All off this would have taken its toll on the 25 year old. However the 'hooning' incident in Australia has, by some, been held against him. Here's my take on the incident: He was a 25 year old having fun. Was he ever out of control in the car? No. Was he seen doing excessive speeds on a public road? No. So what was so bad about him doing a couple of burnouts? In my eyes, nothing at all. He was simply having fun and putting on a bit of a show for the fans present at the time. Poor judgement on the part of McLaren though in my opinion as he had team personnel with him at all times during the incident and they never warned him about the potential fall out of his actions. But it could be argued why should they?
Either way Lewis has become an accomplished racer who tends to wear his heart on his sleeve. Does he have what it takes to win the championship this season? Well all the ingredients are there. A good car, a disciplined approach, more freedom in his personal life and above anything else a more mature racer.
Part 1 - Jenson Button
Part 2 - Fernando Alonso
Part 3 - Sebastian Vettel
I am so impressed with Lewis this year. He used to be like Vettel, trying too hard and making silly mistakes. But he's cut it out his game now and is driving better than ever.
ReplyDeleteIf he goes on to take the title it's fully deserved as I believe he has been the driver of the year by a long long way.
His maturity is shining through. The WDC is his to lose!
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