So will Hamilton get credit as well?

Sounds like you've already answered your question.

And yes he did drive a good race.

 

I think it's too early to see if Hammi can do an Alonso, Jim. I have to admit, i'm impressed the way Hammi finished the Oz GP, considering his starting position.

But, bear in mind. The Ferraris retired, 2 SC conditions, played into his hands. However, i'm really impressed that he wasn't so impatient like Bahrain or France last year. i really can't wait for Sepang It's been raining consistently between 4-6 pm here almost everyday for the past 2 weeks. We may never know what could happen

 

Jim- He drove a strong race with a poor car and eventually ended up third after three other drivers self-destructed, or he would have been sixth. No doubt about his talent, or his luck. It usually takes both to win a world championship, and he had both last night/this morning, as he did last year.

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

Yes LH did alright, but I'm waiting for him to humbly admit that he was a wanker when he told Ron Dennis to go swivel, and instead publically thank him and his team for giving him a car that one the WDC, just like Ferrari gave MS a car that could win also.

LH made it oh so clear that he believed that he alone won races, but surely now realises his mistake and that 99% of any race win is the car. Heck Button just won a race for Pete's sake.
Pete

 

Lewis drove a good race. There I said it.

 

Lewis drove an awesome race I can't believe he's not getting more praise

 

18th on grid to 3rd is rather impressive, he had a tad bit of luck, but overall good drive.

 

Pretty much the statement that says it all, I'm Ferrari through and through, how else can I explain defending Schumacher for all those years but Lewis Hamilton is a very, very good driver and he'll be collecting championships like like my girlfriends collect vibrat... never mind, you get the picture.

 

Sometimes luck is as important (if not more important) than skill. What if Hamilton miraculously wins the championship by a few points? It will ultimately come back to his good fortune at the end of this race.

 

Wow I can't believe all this talk about luck. Hamilton drove an amazing race made some awesome outside passes and drove an inferior car from 18th to 3rd. Not his fault that Kubica and Vettle could keep the red mist down and made a huge mistake in their coming together. Also everyone behind him benefited as well but none of them were 3rd because he had already gone around them.

Hamilton made passing look easy today, RK and SB showed that it's not!

 

With the safety cars and the amount of people that dropped out of the race, it would have been hard not to finish in the points
Webber out in the beginning (notoriously difficult to pass) and then 4 cars out plus one BS penalty.
Lets call it what it was. A very good drive indeed, but the third place was not really earned. It kinda fell in his lap.

 

I guess being in front of both Ferraris when they failed was just luck as well... Also not throwing it into a wall as Kimi did it was all just luck... This proves the old adage there's no convincing the convinced.

If Alonso who started 8 place in front Hamilton and finished 2 place behind Hamilton had made this run I think a lot of people would be singing a different tune.

 

Gotta admit that made me laugh..

+1000 Nuff said.

 

It was a very impressive drive. After the weights were published post-qualifying it was obvious that Jenson was in a veery strong position as his car was heavier than Rubens'. Whilst the win was far from guaranteed it was obvious that if he was ahead after turn 1 then Jenson could win.
Before the race nobody would have put money on a McLaren finishing on the podium. Lewis kept his head and did a brilliant job which paid off in a big way.
I was gutted for Massa. Kimi threw his race away - is he going to have another 2008? I hope not.

 

He drove very well indeed, reminds me of Mika Hakkinen in 1998 and 1999. I'm the other way around to most people on this fourm probably. But even so i know a very good drive when i see one and Alonso did an amazing job at the end of last season, and like wise for Hamilton in Austraila on sunday

 

I had no doubt that Lewis could do what he did. And he will do it again and again if he is placed near the back, let alone the middle of the pack. As i have said he reminds me of the old school class of driving. He is exiting to watch and takes chances most other drivers have no balls to do, the guys daring. So when i saw he was a rear grid starter in the race, i felt the same way as when Shuey had to start from the rear. I knew he was going to carve his way though in impresive style.
But you know what, no matter what that guy does and in what ever tune of car. The masses will not give him a break, but hey

 

+1

You will probably find that those are the same people who said he can only get results in a good car

 

Anybody who doesn't see the super talent that Hamilton has, is missing the boat big time.

He drove a fantastic race. Once again. I wish he were in a Ferrari, but since that seems unrealistic I'm waiting for Vettel to join.

 

Agreed, anyone but Raikkonen!

 

Neither of them is the future of Ferrari. Time to do some thorough house cleaning.

It can't be that hard: I'm sure senor Alonso and Herr Vettel would be eager to drive for us.

 

Dont wat LH going to Ferrari because of the traditional Ferrari/Maclaren rivalry thing. Maybe Alonso at Ferrari because they dont like each other

 

I am waiting for the praise for Trulli. He started from pitlane and took third. The fact that he got penalized doesn´t take away from that. But no, lets give the WDC some extra much needed praise.

 

Then may i suggest you start a Trulli appreciation thread
I will see you over there

 

Kimi came from Mclaren. Whats to stop Hammi changing his mind? Never say never.