Former F1 world champion Jackie Stewart recently made some bold comments about Lewis Hamilton and his time in F1. A shocking report covering Stewart’s comments has recently come to light.
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David Kent’s report was publicly denounced by BBC presenter Nick Knowles for bias when he referred to the 2 big names in F1. Kent in his report does not mention “Sir” even once before Hamilton’s name when Stewart and Hamilton were knighted by the Queen.
Can you spot the difference? Lewis and Jackie are both knighted but David Kent chooses to use the honorary title only for the three WDC times and not the 7 WDC times?
What could be the difference between them to diminish the esteem of this writer?
I wonder? pic.twitter.com/9LMu5nzog3— Nick Knowles (@MrNickKnowles) June 24, 2022
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The whole Internet protested against the bias displayed by the journalist. Additionally, fans have all expressed their displeasure with the report.
Here is @MrNickKnowles hold the press accountable for again disrespecting Sir Lewis Hamilton. He did the same with the #AbuDhabiGP far.
You never see that from F1 journalists. They just write about her jewelry.
Good on you Nick👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/ZBJpfNUTNN
—Ricossa (@Ricossa) June 24, 2022
Why don’t you address him with the title given by the queen? Don’t you respect your queen or just don’t
Mr. Lewis Hamilton? https://t.co/zdKNjI0qZJ— Unicorn 🦄 (@hamburgerh0tdog) June 24, 2022
This is Sir Lewis Hamilton. At least get the facts. Embarrassing that an adult doesn’t know when to show respect. If you don’t respect his fine, respect even less the title given to him by the Queen! Why wait for his answer? You think Lewis is unemployed like you?
— MJ (@PurpleMJ_8) June 24, 2022
I would say that *Sir* Lewis Hamilton is far more of an F1 icon than Stewart, and certainly a more respectable role model. https://t.co/mVHLBX408S
– Boy with guitar #GTTO #join 🇪🇺 (@robinbowes) June 23, 2022
Of course, sports fans wasted no time in calling the report and the reporter, and rightly so. The seven-time world champion is a true icon of the sport and arguably one of the greatest drivers to grace the circuits.
Calling Sir Jackie Stewart by his title but leaving out the title Sir Lewis Hamilton is saying the quiet part REALLY loud,
– Melissa. (@MelissaL125) June 23, 2022
Nothing out of the ordinary in Jackies’ comments on Sir Lewis Hamilton. Any teenager who follows the sport knows the frustration and deep grief that Sir Lewis Hamilton’s deserved success caused Jackie Stewart.
No big story here.— 💜I always get up (@JessFor44) June 24, 2022
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However, Hamilton is having a season below his high standards. He is far from done playing at the highest level and Stewart’s comments about his compatriot seem out of place.
Jackie Stewart urges Sir Lewis Hamilton to retire from F1
In a recent podcast, three-time world champion Jackie Stewart made some bold comments about fellow Briton and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The Scot said, “It’s time for him to resign.”, calling on Hamilton to quit F1 before time caught up with him.
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Stewart added “He’s got music, he’s got culture, he likes clothes, and rag would suit him just fine.offering alternatives to Hamilton after his racing career.
However, Hamilton’s performance suggests he is far from done. Yes, the Briton struggled under the new regulations. However, the package provided to him is far from the best Mercedes are used to producing.
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Hamilton still has 2 podiums to his credit and sits sixth in the drivers’ standings just under 100 points behind leader Max Verstappen. However, are such bold comments from the three-time world champion unwarranted?
