Head To Head Jenson Button vs Lewis Hamilton
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no-FIAt-please - When was the last McLaren engine failure without a plug being left in the car?
snowy
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Late braking may impact upon the lifespan of a gearbox... But right up until Singapore 2012 Lewis had had virtually no gearbox failures or penalties for replacing them.
When exactly was Lewis's last engine failure? Has he had any?
teabagyokel Kovalainen at the 2008 Japanese GP.
Hamilton has had a mistaken reputation as a car breaker since the first few races of his debút season.
I explained here why that was a ridiculously incorrect label: http://cliptheapex.com/threads/lewis-hamilton-racer-or-reckless.780/#post-9672
Nothing has changed as far as I can see.
There is nothing to suggest he has less mechanical sympathy than any other driver.
There is however anecdotal evidence to suggest that he suffers more punctures, mechanical failures and collision related retirements than other drivers in the same machinery.
I explained here why that was a ridiculously incorrect label: http://cliptheapex.com/threads/lewis-hamilton-racer-or-reckless.780/#post-9672
Nothing has changed as far as I can see.
There is nothing to suggest he has less mechanical sympathy than any other driver.
There is however anecdotal evidence to suggest that he suffers more punctures, mechanical failures and collision related retirements than other drivers in the same machinery.
I never put it forward as fact I put it forward as "Maybe." and a point for discussion that's all....
...and it's duly been discussed...
...and shot out of the sky by Brogan with his heavily armed time-machine. 
EvilWhippet
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Irishgreen as has been said, this is the Button v Hamilton thread, so I'll put up a thread off topic to prove Ali's record is superior to Holmes' 
racecub
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Lewis does seem to know what the car needs. He's cautiously praised the car whilst also constantly reaffirming the need for more downforce. Jenson on the other hand seems to be a little at sea, unable to understand the car.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21539768
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21539768
EvilWhippet
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chris what have you done?
racecub - You can't compare the situation. Button's team are in a situation where expectation needs to be played down to avoid complacency. They're pushing into the unknown.
Hamilton, meanwhile, has arrived at a team with less downforce than his old car - its easier for him to know where to go because McLaren had been there - at McLaren.
Hamilton, meanwhile, has arrived at a team with less downforce than his old car - its easier for him to know where to go because McLaren had been there - at McLaren.
Last night on the (Sky?) interview with JB..He was about to speak, when he was asked "What are the positives with the car?"..He was tongue tied.....I think he was just going to have a good whinge about lack of grip etc.....He was then asked..if he couldn't think of any & he mumbled something about...there being so many , he couldn't single one out....summat like that....
Two comments on Sky today after Lewis' interview at lunchtime..
Nyla text/tweet...'I love how blunt Lewis is, it's refreshing to hear a driver who regularly forgets PR filter.
.Mike Wilson replied...'Here's another..."I don't like driving in the rain, generally-unless it's racing, I like racing in the rain."
Two comments on Sky today after Lewis' interview at lunchtime..
Nyla text/tweet...'I love how blunt Lewis is, it's refreshing to hear a driver who regularly forgets PR filter.
.Mike Wilson replied...'Here's another..."I don't like driving in the rain, generally-unless it's racing, I like racing in the rain."
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