Formula 1...

[IceCreamMan]

Speculation..pretty sure the nature of his profession lead to many discussions on his wishes should anything like this ever happen and all legal docs in place.

 

Yes of course, also he still has an image which is used for marketing purposes thus better that image than reality.

 

Shumie was a hero, I have a shumacher/Ferrari jacket and used to avidly watch F1 in those days.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Seen the first videos of the new 2020/21 tyres, many they make the cars look purdy!!!!

[Patchelicious]

It is selfish for fans to want to know everything about his medical condition just because they have invested money and emotion in him.If they want to share they will, if not that is their right and their wishes, it should be accepted and respected.

I do not think they need to know EVERYTHING about his condition, but they should be told something.

 

Sport stars across the world are very ok with their millions of fans when it suits them. This cannot only be a one way street though.

 

I think Schumi has been given much more space than many other super stars have had.

[Gen]

I do not think they need to know EVERYTHING about his condition, but they should be told something.

 

Sport stars across the world are very ok with their millions of fans when it suits them. This cannot only be a one way street though.

 

I think Schumi has been given much more space than many other super stars have had.

I get that..but he has always been a very pvt person and it isn't like he broke his arm..he suffered serious injuries..and the family are dealing with it the way that is best for them as well as protecting his right to privacy..and that should be respected IMO.

 

Whatever his medical condition is and whatever treatment he is or isn't receiving we all wish him the best. Perhaps some groundbreaking treatment will come from this and many people may benefit from it in the future.

 

I tell you what thought there circle of trust is solid...very little has leaked...which in today's age with media houses offering serious cash for information is impressive.

Edited September 12, 2019 by Gen

[WrightJnr]

It is selfish for fans to want to know everything about his medical condition just because they have invested money and emotion in him.If they want to share they will, if not that is their right and their wishes, it should be accepted and respected.

Not sure where I said fans deserve to “know everything”. Please don’t miss quote me.

[Gen]

Not sure where I said fans deserve to “know everything”. Please don’t miss quote me.

It was not directed at you in particular. Just a general discussion on the topic.

[WrightJnr]

What are our thoughts on Lewis and his increasing use of social media to drive his beliefs? Don’t get me wrong, I 100% agree with him on animal cruelty but my son is 13 and I am not happy he can go onto Instagram and see a cow getting hit on the head with a hammer and then being stabbed to death.....

[Wayne Potgieter]

What are our thoughts on Lewis and his increasing use of social media to drive his beliefs? Don’t get me wrong, I 100% agree with him on animal cruelty but my son is 13 and I am not happy he can go onto Instagram and see a cow getting hit on the head with a hammer and then being stabbed to death.....

My 9 year old follows him. I have no issue with it at all.

 

I also like the fact that he shares his beliefs. Doesn’t mean we have to share those beliefs, but sticking our heads in the sand and not wanting to see something isn’t the answer either.

 

My opinion and I respect the diversity of other people’s opinion.

 

I also admit to being totally biased. We have been plant based for over two years now so I am probably not the best person to try be objective.

 

He also shares a lot of religious posts. I’m atheist and those don’t offend me at all.

[Gen]

My 9 year old follows him. I have no issue with it at all.

 

I also like the fact that he shares his beliefs. Doesn’t mean we have to share those beliefs, but sticking our heads in the sand and not wanting to see something isn’t the answer either.

 

My opinion and I respect the diversity of other people’s opinion.

 

I also admit to being totally biased. We have been plant based for over two years now so I am probably not the best person to try be objective.

 

He also shares a lot of religious posts. I’m atheist and those don’t offend me at all.

One can only be offended if one chooses to be.[emoji6]

 

They have a big platform and if they chose to use it to raise awareness to whatever cause they feel strongly that is their right to do so..people can either unfollow or ignore if they don't want to see it.

[Wayne Potgieter]

One can only be offended if one chooses to be.[emoji6]

 

They have a big platform and if they chose to use it to raise awareness to whatever cause they feel strongly that is their right to do so..people can either unfollow or ignore if they don't want to see it.

I know this is not F1 related, but your profound comment made me think of this.

 

EDIT: Attaching stuff is hard

Edited September 12, 2019 by Wayne Potgieter

[WrightJnr]

My 9 year old follows him. I have no issue with it at all.

 

I also like the fact that he shares his beliefs. Doesn’t mean we have to share those beliefs, but sticking our heads in the sand and not wanting to see something isn’t the answer either.

 

My opinion and I respect the diversity of other people’s opinion.

 

I also admit to being totally biased. We have been plant based for over two years now so I am probably not the best person to try be objective.

 

He also shares a lot of religious posts. I’m atheist and those don’t offend me at all.

Instagram requires you to be a minimum of 13 years old. How did your 9 year old get an account?

[Wayne Potgieter]

Instagram requires you to be a minimum of 13 years old. How did your 9 year old get an account?

by lying about his age.

[Long Wheel Base]

by lying about his age.

Just don't go to ster kinekor and try watch the latest fast n furious movie, that will get you banned from bikehub..................This being Friday and all.

[Odinson]

What are our thoughts on Lewis and his increasing use of social media to drive his beliefs? Don’t get me wrong, I 100% agree with him on animal cruelty but my son is 13 and I am not happy he can go onto Instagram and see a cow getting hit on the head with a hammer and then being stabbed to death.....

If people didn’t pay for this to happen, he wouldn’t need to share it. If you see no problem with your lad eating a Big Mac, but don’t want him seeing how a cow is butchered for it, then there’s some serious disconnect going on.

 

Like I’ve said before. Align your actions with your beliefs. If seeing a defenceless animal being butchered upsets you, then stop supporting that practice.

 

That’s my 2c on this thread.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

I wonder if these superstars would be as socially active if it didn't benefit their pockets so much........

 

https://www.wheels24.co.za/FormulaOne/see-f1-ace-lewis-hamilton-earns-more-than-r725-000-per-instagram-post-and-makes-his-annual-salary-in-just-9-hours-20190807

[WrightJnr]

If people didn’t pay for this to happen, he wouldn’t need to share it. If you see no problem with your lad eating a Big Mac, but don’t want him seeing how a cow is butchered for it, then there’s some serious disconnect going on.

 

Like I’ve said before. Align your actions with your beliefs. If seeing a defenceless animal being butchered upsets you, then stop supporting that practice.

 

That’s my 2c on this thread.

I’m against rape too. But I’m hoping that as we fight it’s awareness and prevention my kids don’t get subjected to live video of cellphone gang rape via an almost uncontrollable media platform.