Indeed. If I was a Mercedes engineer I’d certainly find it hard trying not to laugh about the goldie lookin chain whilst discussing torsion bar setup with my driver.
I thought I accidentally opened up Hello magazine for second. I’m not interested in Hamilton’s chains, or Kimi’s flat-brimmed hats and X-Games-chic ensembles, or Ron Dennis’s 80s throwback leather jackets, or Vijay Mallya’s taste for shirts without buttons and his very unfortunate haircut. Like all of these people, Hamilton probably dresses like the people he hangs out with or wants to fit in with. And that is not us, or his engineers. Bully for him. I would however draw the line if he attaches a giant tri-color African continent medallion to his chain, which would cause acute late-80s flashbacks for us old hedz, and no one wants to have to remember the 80s.
I think it pretty obvious Lewis has a little hero worship for B. A. Baracus… steadily increase the bling and get that mandinka hairstyle sorted out and Mr T himself could be in F1.
First rule for being cool: Make it look like you are not trying too hard to look cool.
“Maybe if I put this completely needless, out-of-place, 1 meter long gold chain around my neck, while walking around the track with my engineers who are all in the most casual outfit permitted, it won’t look like I’m really trying too hard to look cool. I mean, everyone goes on a track walks with all the accessories they can get.”
Come on. I’m a big Hamilton fan, but let’s say you arrived at work in such a gold chain would you expect people not to comment!? It’s meant to draw comment! Sure, I know this is F1Fanatic and we shouldn’t care, but its so hard to ignore bright shiny things.
Haven’t people commented enough about Alonso’s brows? What about the GF’s of drivers (Sutil esp). When those comments about their appearances didn’t ruffle a few feathers here, comments about Lewis’ dress sense certainly shouldn’t.
@evered7, @edmarques, @dutchtreat – Among all our serious discussions we occasionally have a laugh at some silly necklace. It’s hardly a hate crime. Those who laugh at it are also the first to say he’s a brilliant driver.
Foosa
9th April 2015, 15:07
Is it only me or that gold chain around Lewis’ neck makes me cringe..
OmarR-Pepper - Vettel 40 victories!!! (@)
9th April 2015, 15:23
Maybe he confused Roscoe’s collar with this one
Uzair Syed (@ultimateuzair)
9th April 2015, 15:34
I agree. That chain is way too big. Lewis looked normal 6 years ago…
Djangles LeVaughn (@royal-spark)
9th April 2015, 15:39
You’re not the only one. Lewis embracing the whole ‘bling’ look is starting to get rather ostentatious.
Strontium (@strontium)
9th April 2015, 23:37
starting?
jochenrindt78
9th April 2015, 15:54
The fresh prince of Stevenage is getting on my nerves too, how can he do all these cool things like be a f1 champ et al and remain so un-cool?
His first album should be the final nail in the coffin
John H (@john-h)
9th April 2015, 15:56
Indeed. If I was a Mercedes engineer I’d certainly find it hard trying not to laugh about the goldie lookin chain whilst discussing torsion bar setup with my driver.
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
9th April 2015, 15:58
But how else can we see the #swag he has?
Biggsy
9th April 2015, 16:07
#OnlyGodCanJudgeMe
DaveW (@dmw)
9th April 2015, 16:33
I thought I accidentally opened up Hello magazine for second. I’m not interested in Hamilton’s chains, or Kimi’s flat-brimmed hats and X-Games-chic ensembles, or Ron Dennis’s 80s throwback leather jackets, or Vijay Mallya’s taste for shirts without buttons and his very unfortunate haircut. Like all of these people, Hamilton probably dresses like the people he hangs out with or wants to fit in with. And that is not us, or his engineers. Bully for him. I would however draw the line if he attaches a giant tri-color African continent medallion to his chain, which would cause acute late-80s flashbacks for us old hedz, and no one wants to have to remember the 80s.
Darryn Smith (@darryn)
9th April 2015, 18:09
Isn’t he just trying to take our eyes off the ridiculous wig someone he lost a bet to is making him wear?
ferrox glideh (@ferrox-glideh)
9th April 2015, 18:18
Man, that is his Vanilla Ice homage.
Wonderbadger (@wonderbadger)
9th April 2015, 18:16
I think it pretty obvious Lewis has a little hero worship for B. A. Baracus… steadily increase the bling and get that mandinka hairstyle sorted out and Mr T himself could be in F1.
Samurai (@royalz)
9th April 2015, 19:11
Only Bernie will like those chain
Biggsy
10th April 2015, 5:05
2 Chainz
Vishy
9th April 2015, 15:36
You are not alone. Lewis is my favorite driver but that gold chain causes me agony.
Biggsy
9th April 2015, 16:04
First rule for being cool: Make it look like you are not trying too hard to look cool.
“Maybe if I put this completely needless, out-of-place, 1 meter long gold chain around my neck, while walking around the track with my engineers who are all in the most casual outfit permitted, it won’t look like I’m really trying too hard to look cool. I mean, everyone goes on a track walks with all the accessories they can get.”
DaveW (@dmw)
9th April 2015, 16:34
Is that first picture Manor F1’s aero updates being unloaded from the truck?
Luca Nuvolari (@nuvolari71)
9th April 2015, 16:43
+1 like
Luca Nuvolari (@nuvolari71)
9th April 2015, 16:45
Lewis has some personality problems and it shows. But I have to admit that when he drives, I forget all about his being an annoying gossip
Jose Pina (@casy)
9th April 2015, 17:09
Looks fancy for me. Gold and Black
dutchtreat (@dutchtreat)
9th April 2015, 17:27
Lewis still has a bit of growing up to do. Comments on his chains etc… are offensive in my opinion.
John H (@john-h)
9th April 2015, 17:50
Come on. I’m a big Hamilton fan, but let’s say you arrived at work in such a gold chain would you expect people not to comment!? It’s meant to draw comment! Sure, I know this is F1Fanatic and we shouldn’t care, but its so hard to ignore bright shiny things.
Baron (@baron)
9th April 2015, 19:46
@dutchtrea I’m curious as to why you find comments regarding gold chains offensive. For what reason?
Baron (@baron)
9th April 2015, 19:52
Sorry that’s : @dutchtreat
Wonderbadger (@wonderbadger)
9th April 2015, 18:19
Is the guy in the picture with the trolley full of wood delivering new parts for the Manor team?
Ed Marques (@edmarques)
9th April 2015, 18:33
I have never read such ridiculous comments on F1fanatic. Congratulations to all.
Uzair Syed (@ultimateuzair)
10th April 2015, 0:41
@edmarques Blame Hamilton for that. He looks ridiculous. And this is coming from a Hamilton fan by the way.
Redguy010 (@redguy010)
9th April 2015, 18:48
That picture of Mercedes garage is awesome! Full LCD screen-wall.
evered7 (@evered7)
9th April 2015, 19:40
Haven’t people commented enough about Alonso’s brows? What about the GF’s of drivers (Sutil esp). When those comments about their appearances didn’t ruffle a few feathers here, comments about Lewis’ dress sense certainly shouldn’t.
Tiomkin
9th April 2015, 19:41
I thought for a moment the first picture was of a McClaren with the bodywork removed.
PorscheF1 (@xtwl)
9th April 2015, 20:19
@evered7, @edmarques, @dutchtreat – Among all our serious discussions we occasionally have a laugh at some silly necklace. It’s hardly a hate crime. Those who laugh at it are also the first to say he’s a brilliant driver.
evered7 (@evered7)
9th April 2015, 20:24
@xtwl I am for having Hamilton comments. He chose to look that way and hence will be commented upon just like others.
Sorry if I wasn’t clear in that post and I understand the want of a bit of fun.
ferrox glideh (@ferrox-glideh)
10th April 2015, 14:24
Fun is to be encouraged.