Hulkenberg questions if Hamilton is 'Spoiled by Success' in F1?
Jul.6 - Lewis Hamilton was "spoiled by success" in Formula 1, according to rival Nico Hulkenberg.
Seven time world champion Hamilton was publicly chided on the radio by his Mercedes boss Toto Wolff during the recent Austrian GP.
"Lewis, we know the car is bad," Wolff told the 38-year-old. "Please drive it."
When asked about the incident, Haas driver Hulkenberg told Servus TV: "You'd have to say Lewis was a little spoiled by success.
"He's a guy who's quick to complain these days."
Indeed, Hulkenberg - three years younger than Hamilton at 35 - is a long-serving driver whose talent did not lead to F1 success.
In fact, he has the record for the most number of career grands prix without even a podium.
The German even sat out three seasons recently after failing to secure race seats, but is back in top form with the small American team Haas in 2023.
In the meantime, Hulkenberg started a family.
"After 2019, I was a little cooked through," he said. "After that I was always half in the paddock but still, it was good to take a break.
"Now I'm in a good mood and having fun. If you are well positioned in that respect, then you can have this lightness. I'm at peace with myself.
"The driving is the easy part. It's like riding a bike - you don't forget it. But I want to have fun with it too.
"We have to keep this vibe and this lightness," Hulkenberg insisted.
He is also getting along notably well with his team boss Gunther Steiner - after the relationship between the Haas principal and Mick Schumacher soured so badly last year.
"The Gunther you see on TV or on Netflix is exactly how he is," Hulkenberg smiled. "He is direct and honest. We have a good cooperation.
"It's also good because for the first time I can communicate in my mother tongue. I'm having fun and I think he's having fun with me too. We're still in the honeymoon phase a bit."
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Maybe a little, at least.
More than a little. His sense of entitlement is beyond the pale. His need to blame and complain is tiresome.
Hi, Im Lewis Hamilton
Who?
Yeah , I a world champion, oh and I can do Karate
Sorry who are you?
Mann, you tryin to manipulate this for sure.
Just get out, the line for Burger flippers at Mackies is over there
Heh Man, you gotta respect me, I know Adele
Oh yeah your the guy in a skirt, yeah i know who you are
Its not a skirt Man Come on, show me some respect,I have a nose stud in look
Toto , come and pick your lad up , hes wet himself/herself or whatever
Daddd, there bullying me again, I know they are Lewis, just get in the car
Funny!
Louise showed what a pompous arse she really is on Friday practice at Silverstone. Whilst wandering to the MB garage, she was seen on TV glaring at a young man who wanted to take a selfie with her walking, and then she purposely ignored a girl asking for an autograph! Too important to appease a fan!
In complete contrast, King George was seen happily signing autographs and posing for people's selfies. Well done George!
Hamilton's time has expired. If she won't take a brief moment to make a fan happy, then she doesn't deserve their support.
Lew is showing her true colors. Immature, spoiled and an exaggerated sense of entitlement. All the BS of thanking the fans is just scripted and insincere. Her only focus is her. I am so hoping MB comes to their senses and shows this prima donna the door. Time for a change. Too many younger, talented drivers in the field to choose from, nobody needs this drama queen.
Damn , why do I always miss the good bits, glaring, ignoring fans, scripted appearances,and above all Insincere, Yep sounds like Louise allover......
And every one of you would give a nut to change places with him!
Not me Dan T😵💫
With [Her] Dante, Her...!
Surely you jest!
Skill is one thing, attitude is another.
Ummm, to be as reviled as The Dame is, is definitely not my idea of a good time. I'm actually content with my well-established personality (disorders).
I wouldn’t give this twat the time of day let alone ask for her autograph. She is an overpaid, self entitled pompous ass. The Dame hasn’t cured cancer or conquered world hunger. Just drives a car around and around and believes her own press releases.
Some funny butthurt posts here.
Hell you lot better look out for when A6 award comes back off of his holidays, he's not going to be happy. He, he. 😜
Some say:
He has more money than Vladimir Putin
And that he wears tight white pants to The Zodiac Club in Soho.
All we know is she's called The Dame
Thank you, Jeremy!
LOL.