F1 driver POV
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Amazing lifestyle. Must feel good to be an F1 driver. But it's probably loads of work and commitment.
Michael Schumacher, Robert Kubica they had it ALL and they just _______ed it all up, threw it all away.
Michael Schumacher, Robert Kubica they had it ALL and they just _______ed it all up, threw it all away.
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Schumacher retried in 2006 so I can't say he f't it all up. Lets face it, of all the things that could have f*cked him up. who would've thought he's pick the Sonny Bono route? 
As far as current F1 drivers go I like Lewis Hamilton, he always has personality and flair. Only recently has his ego been an issue but I think he's getting a decent humbling this season (haven't watched China yet, no spoilers.)
Daniel Ricciardo though is quickly stealing that favor away. He's got such a perfect personality but he's also damn good at what he does.
Funny enough Niki Lauda is still a great personality not to mention talent to have around the paddock. I like his zero f*cks given approach to everything and he really know what he's doing.
From the standpoint of driving Fernando Alonso I truly feel is the best in the sport right now. After 2014 (Hungary iirc?) when he lead the race by pretty nursing worn tires for an entire race, he showed how much he really has.
Romain Grosjean is another that really impresses me. Taking that first year Haas car with that old Ferrari power plant much further than anyone expected. Kind of how I felt about Sergio Pérez the last couple of years with that drastically insufficient Nano of a F1 car.
Dat lifestyle tho!! All of these guys are used to willing in their previous motorsports mantels. And thy live the good life for the most part. Hell, Lewis is a million how many hundreds of times over. All of these guys have personal sponsors beyond the cars, investments, multiple forms of income, etc. They're certainly not hurting for party expenses.
As far as current F1 drivers go I like Lewis Hamilton, he always has personality and flair. Only recently has his ego been an issue but I think he's getting a decent humbling this season (haven't watched China yet, no spoilers.)
Daniel Ricciardo though is quickly stealing that favor away. He's got such a perfect personality but he's also damn good at what he does.
Funny enough Niki Lauda is still a great personality not to mention talent to have around the paddock. I like his zero f*cks given approach to everything and he really know what he's doing.
From the standpoint of driving Fernando Alonso I truly feel is the best in the sport right now. After 2014 (Hungary iirc?) when he lead the race by pretty nursing worn tires for an entire race, he showed how much he really has.
Romain Grosjean is another that really impresses me. Taking that first year Haas car with that old Ferrari power plant much further than anyone expected. Kind of how I felt about Sergio Pérez the last couple of years with that drastically insufficient Nano of a F1 car.
Dat lifestyle tho!! All of these guys are used to willing in their previous motorsports mantels. And thy live the good life for the most part. Hell, Lewis is a million how many hundreds of times over. All of these guys have personal sponsors beyond the cars, investments, multiple forms of income, etc. They're certainly not hurting for party expenses.
