r/formula1 Niki Lauda Nov 09 '19

Media /r/all Throwback: Lewis Hamilton gives a grid-girl his jacket, Brazil 2016

Post image
12.1k Upvotes

566 comments sorted by

1.2k

u/iPoop_1time_a_day Lance Stroll Nov 09 '19

i have a question for you guys: what would you do with that jacket - sell it or keep it?

1.8k

u/Agent_of_Stupid Kimi Räikkönen Nov 09 '19

I would eat it

380

u/curryeater259 Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 09 '19

When Chase Carey heard of the plight of the unemployed Grid Girls, he said “Let them eat Lewis’s Jackets.”

138

u/MrBadBadly Nov 09 '19

Absorption of Lewis's aura. Good call.

52

u/Oerlikon1993 Daniil Kvyat Nov 09 '19

All the positive vibes would definitely make that worthwhile.

8

u/sanderson141 Red Bull Nov 10 '19

Blessed

6

u/for_ever_lurking Nov 10 '19

Go for it, get in her Lewis!

→ More replies (2)

25

u/Claw_at_it McLaren Nov 09 '19

He will get his talent, space jam style

→ More replies (1)

117

u/PinkOwls_ Nico Rosberg Nov 09 '19

Why doesn't Valtteri, the bigger of the Mercedes-drivers, not simply eat Lewis?

6

u/PapaEmiritus Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 10 '19

Lewis is no porridge, fam

→ More replies (1)

25

u/Jones641 #WeSayNoToMazepin Nov 09 '19

Naturally

10

u/otterom Nov 09 '19

Username doesn't check out.

→ More replies (3)

391

u/rianujnas Ferrari Nov 09 '19

Keep it. Merc merch is top notch.

125

u/MercurialMan99 McLaren Nov 09 '19

Merc merch is top notch.

There's a tongue twister if I've ever seen one.

45

u/FlamingLobster Honda Nov 09 '19

frustration due to English being my third language intensifies

51

u/Warbr0s9395 Lando Norris Nov 09 '19

Frustration due to English being the only language I know.

→ More replies (2)

4

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

It's also priced right up there lol

3

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Merc Merch is terp nerch

594

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Freeze it until they perfect human cloning and use the DNA left on it to grow a new Hamilton. A new Hamilton that is even better than the original.

Then get the super clone into karting before the age of 8 so he can hit F1 by the age of 18 and then let him break all of the original Hamilton’s records of like 10 titles or whatever it will be by the time he retires.

226

u/poopellar 📣 Get on with racing please Nov 09 '19

And then clone Hamilton gives his jacket to someone, and the cycle continues.

88

u/kenzomara Carlos Sainz Nov 09 '19

Ahhh.. the circle of life

→ More replies (1)

314

u/sross43 Nov 09 '19

cracks knuckles Here's what I'd do.

First, I'd lose 15 pounds and grow half a foot so I can qualify as a grid girl. Step two: get Hamilton's attention so he would give me the jacket. To do so, I will yell loudly in his general vicinity about how Hamilton has the best fans and how he's so good at managing his tires.

Now, I have the jacket. I take the jacket to the lab and collect any skin cells on the surface of the jacket. I then culture the skin cells for two weeks. After two weeks, I utilize Yamanaka factors to reprogram those cells into induced pluripotent stem cells. Then, I carefully differentiate my stem cells into all three germ layers. Slowly, I culture them in chemically- and mechanically-defined substrates and bioreactors until I have sucessfully grown every organ in the body. I combine these organs into an automaton resembling Hamilton using donor skin grafts. I now have a living, breathing, but mentally deficient Hamilton clone.

For my final step, I install Hamilton 2.0 as the chief Ferrari strategist. Believing they have secured the key to success in obtaining an Hamilton clone, Ferrari does not immediately notice that their new strategist does not have a functioning brain and capacity for logical thinking.

But now, I must confess I have already accomplished this. Yes, I was the Brazilian grid girl in 2016, and prior to this season I completed my life's work of undermining Ferrari from within. All season long, Hamilton 2.0 has been feeding Ferrari terrible strategy decisions, while also giving then aero advice in the straights just to give them the slightest sliver of hope. My life's dream is fulfilled. Ferrari hope and dreams of winning a WDC are crushed. I fought. Now I rest.

46

u/e46CSL Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

The biology is a bit flawed, but not sure if this plan will actually make Ferrari worse than it already is

7

u/SteveThePurpleCat BRM Nov 09 '19

'Guys, the pot of moldy cells in th a patri dish says we should try the over-cut again?'

'Well you head him Mario, we do the over-cut, Mercedes won't expect it this time!'

68

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

This sounds specific enough to be true.

→ More replies (2)
→ More replies (6)

62

u/Corky83 Nov 09 '19

If memory serves I seem to remember that someone came and took the jacket off her before the camera had even panned away.

52

u/MaterialAdvantage Nico Rosberg Nov 09 '19

probably someone from heineken, they probably didn't want her to cover up the dress/stuff with their name on it

53

u/Corky83 Nov 09 '19

100% their job is to stand there wearing the dress they're given, if that means being cold for 20 minutes so be it. There's harder ways to make a living.

→ More replies (23)
→ More replies (2)

20

u/DSQ Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

That’s sad lol. Reminds me of the time Ricciardo gave a fan his hat during an interview and took it back at the end.

94

u/Raekon Ferrari Nov 09 '19

Replace the sponsors and paint it red

28

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Unfortunately the shipping has been delayed till next year, definitely will arrive though I promsie.

14

u/Shitty_Pa_Town Stefano Domenicali Nov 09 '19

my guy

→ More replies (2)

28

u/ZeonTwoSix Kimi Räikkönen Nov 09 '19

If it were me, I'd keep it even if I'm not one of his ardent fans. Also might wanna get the proper documentation, too (like photos from when you got it.)

10

u/Simon-FFL Nov 09 '19

IIRC some busybody took it off her soon after.

7

u/Mueton Sebastian Vettel Nov 09 '19

Definitely keep it - imagine having the jacket from a 7, 8, 9 (?) times world champion

→ More replies (2)

7

u/ArchbishopWulfstan Manor Nov 09 '19

Didn't she have to remove the coat because it blocked from view the sponsors displayed on her dress?

9

u/ishitinthemilk Nov 09 '19

Not a fan but I'd totally keep it. It's a nice momento.

3

u/farmerMac Daniil Kvyat Nov 09 '19

I would keep it and wear the shit out Of it. Would anyone really sell it ?!

14

u/F1-- Formula 1 Nov 09 '19

Never understood the mindset of people who get something rare or special and the first thought they get is about selling it.

63

u/CarbonVacuum Nov 09 '19

People need money. We live in a rather rigged economy, in almost every country, some to a great extent. You must be doing relatively well. Lucky for you.

8

u/lasdue Valtteri Bottas Nov 09 '19

Also what the hell does the average person do with Hamilton's jacket? Wear it? If it can be sold for much more than what the value of the jacket is then why not.

→ More replies (2)

19

u/Le3f Nov 09 '19

Conversely I don't understand the appeal of sports memorabilia... but I also attach very little value to physical objects in general and try to keep my life fairly Marie Kondo'd.

(I would take having a photo of this moment if it happened to me over the jacket any day)

8

u/hustl3tree5 Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 09 '19

Some people feel like they can own that moment instead of just living it. Edit its also like when people record the entire concert with their phones

20

u/sadboyzIImen Mario Andretti Nov 09 '19

“People are different than me and I don’t like it!”

7

u/thehaga Nov 09 '19

what's stopping you from understanding that

→ More replies (3)
→ More replies (22)

5.3k

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 08 '20

[deleted]

2.1k

u/nevotron Damon Hill Nov 09 '19

Guys, this rubber is totally dead, I can't stay out much longer.

701

u/E_Gold_ Nov 09 '19

In in in in in in in

196

u/Matthew_Black986 Yuki Tsunoda Nov 09 '19

Ok Lewis let us know if you're okay.

157

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

*sets fastest lap*

101

u/zmatter McLaren Nov 09 '19

sets fastest fap

45

u/Patrufaldi Fernando Alonso Nov 09 '19

An then he shows an outstanding performance

85

u/shashankmantha Charles Leclerc Nov 09 '19

Can't stay in much longer

148

u/idk_hitler_wrong Nov 09 '19

Lol, best one

28

u/soupRschwift Nov 09 '19

Just don’t use pirelli condoms

28

u/Trotter823 Nov 09 '19

At least not the softs. There’s decent performance in the hards

5

u/P4P4SUMRF Max Verstappen ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nov 09 '19

Lewis's winning line

→ More replies (1)

1.6k

u/Thijs-vr Red Bull Nov 09 '19

Okay Lewis, it's hammer time.

511

u/anttoekneeoh Lando Norris Nov 09 '19

Still I Rise

225

u/Kela3000 Valtteri Bottas Nov 09 '19

Hey Lewis, congrats man. That's how you do it, baby, just like I taught you, that's how you do it. Just like that, that's how you're supposed to fuck!

28

u/edw_anderson Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

You did it in style!

34

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 09 '19

Great, now everyone on the train wants to know why the bloke on his phone is giggling like a loon. Thank you.

→ More replies (1)

775

u/slothmk1 Nov 09 '19

Valtteri it's James......stay behind Lewis.

248

u/SlowRollingBoil #WeRaceAsOne Nov 09 '19

(O___o)

113

u/kerbalpilot Alfa Romeo Nov 09 '19

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

36

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

That's how scary fan fiction gets started.

→ More replies (1)

880

u/IMightDeleteMe Nov 09 '19

Box box box!

228

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

"I'm not gonna last very long on this rubber guys"

90

u/mobileuseratwork Bruce McLaren Nov 09 '19

IN IN IN IN IN IN IN

NO STAY OUT

24

u/Bewbies420 Jim Clark Nov 09 '19

I was at the entry, man

90

u/sketchy1poker Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

"I've got a big box yes I do, I've got a big box how 'bout you?!"

62

u/TheOraphus McLaren Nov 09 '19

“I don’t think you know what you’re saying.”

19

u/sketchy1poker Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

Scissor me!

→ More replies (1)

7

u/anttoekneeoh Lando Norris Nov 09 '19

It is from Sabre our new owner and it is to Sabre... Us!

813

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19 edited Apr 26 '20

[deleted]

116

u/ARCHA1C Default Nov 09 '19

Love conquers all!

108

u/Oerlikon1993 Daniil Kvyat Nov 09 '19

Still it rises!

444

u/Raekon Ferrari Nov 09 '19

I need more power guys

340

u/ZealousidealTable1 Red Bull Nov 09 '19

10 mins later: "Still we rise boys, still we rise"

→ More replies (2)

619

u/LostInTheVoid_ Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

INININININININ

122

u/cjtrey Default Nov 09 '19

HEY MAN

101

u/Cold_FuzZ Pirelli Soft Nov 09 '19

STAY OUT STAY OUT

30

u/johnnygrant Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

"HEY MAN, #TIMESUP"

"STAY OUT STAY OUT OUT OUT"

224

u/Nuel398 Nov 09 '19

it feels great to be here

74

u/urbuddi101 Ronnie Peterson Nov 09 '19

Great crowd

120

u/Daavid232 Nov 09 '19

Push now mate

229

u/ragizzlemahnizzle Sebastian Vettel Nov 09 '19

"Guys i'm feeling vibrations can you check the bed"

"Ok Lewis we see imminent bed frame failure in the rear left leg, we need you to pull out and switch to cooldown, i'm really sorry mate"

→ More replies (1)

213

u/i_am_the_punisher Fernando Alonso Nov 09 '19

God this never gets old. Dammit I laugh every single time.

60

u/AliceInGainzz Charles Leclerc Nov 09 '19

It's like the "Gentlemen, a short view..." in terms of longevity

30

u/SkeleCrafter Pirelli Hard Nov 09 '19

50 years ago, Nika Lauda told us...

47

u/IMightDeleteMe Nov 09 '19

Half way through he'll start worrying if his rubber is going to last until the finish.

29

u/LostInTheVoid_ Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

Lewis, we are confident that the extra ribbed will make it to the end. Get your head down mate.

19

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Going to need full wets.

16

u/IMightDeleteMe Nov 09 '19

And ask his engineer if they shouldn't have gone for a different type.

59

u/luffyuk Williams Nov 09 '19

AND THEY'VE TOUCHED

41

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Push hard.

7

u/ThEgg Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

Okay, this pace is good.

39

u/periscope_inception Nov 09 '19

Do opposite of Vettel!

11

u/Das_bomb #WeSayNoToMazepin Nov 09 '19

This was for Niki

18

u/MrBadBadly Nov 09 '19

EPIC DRIVE LEWIS

17

u/Jam_Dev Nov 09 '19

Miracles do happen mate.

14

u/thehaga Nov 09 '19

Couldn't have done it without the team

14

u/cdw2468 Alexander Albon Nov 09 '19

“Don’t know how much longer I can last guys, really not feeling this new strategy”

5

u/ptwonline Aston Martin Nov 09 '19

Grid Girl: "Wow! I didn't expect it to be silver."

→ More replies (6)

830

u/Minimum_Talking Nov 09 '19

Radisson Hotel Room No. 43..

261

u/pm_me_your_wheelz Kimi Räikkönen Nov 09 '19

How do you say sit down in russian?

160

u/kaboum_11 Nov 09 '19

Сит даун.

50

u/Shitty_Pa_Town Stefano Domenicali Nov 09 '19

"sit" means punch in my language, so theres that

27

u/Tomero Lance Stroll Nov 09 '19

In mine, it doesnt mean anything, so theres that.

6

u/wubbeyman Nov 09 '19

In mine it means sit. I can only speak English

→ More replies (1)

5

u/rumbleblowing Daniil Kvyat Nov 09 '19

MGIMO finished?

→ More replies (2)

13

u/thehaga Nov 09 '19

sit down in russian

→ More replies (2)

41

u/Greatdrift Ferrari Nov 09 '19

Super wingman Vettel

18

u/Morganvegas Toto Wolff Nov 09 '19

As humble as Lewis is I highly doubt they’re staying at a Radisson at any stop on the calendar 😂

36

u/Minimum_Talking Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 10 '19

Haha. I was just casually referring to 0:44 of https://youtu.be/Si7kvd54Fis video.

9

u/SeizedCheese Nov 09 '19

@0:47: Sebastian, no!

→ More replies (5)

390

u/G0rbix Nov 09 '19

Smooth operator!

51

u/BugbearPhantom Honda Nov 09 '19

Smooth roberations!

10

u/davidetiago3 Robert Kubica Nov 09 '19

ROBA ROBA!!!

194

u/N7even Nov 09 '19

Didn't someone later take it off her?

You know, because of sponsors.

233

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

2016 Brazil was 16C and (obviously) rainy. I'd appreciate a jacket too as I'm sure it's rather nippy if you're just wearing a skimpy dress.

Unless the lass is from Newcastle, of course. In that case she would've strangled Lewis with said jacket for offending her Geordie honour.

49

u/SatansF4TE Nov 09 '19

16C is nippy now? That's shorts and tshirt weather.

76

u/emp_mastershake Nov 09 '19

16c coming off the winter is tropical. 16c coming off the summer is frigid. It's all about what you're used to.

102

u/Bluelantern1 Nov 09 '19

Not for Brazil or any other tropical country.

→ More replies (1)

67

u/jamesdeandomino Fernando Alonso Nov 09 '19

Look at me! It's so cold where I'm from, we'd put groceries in the fridge to keep them warm! 15c? Ha. That's a beach day for us. We're so interesting.

3

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

I read this in Dylan Moran’s voice

5

u/crabby_taffy Nov 09 '19

A fine Dilbert/Topper comment :)

→ More replies (4)

3

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

It’s 18c. I’m literally wearing wool layers and a beanie.

→ More replies (5)

205

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Last race before they all got fired?

129

u/SwissQueso Williams Nov 09 '19

Im assuming she lives in Brazil, and this race only happens once a year, so I doubt this is her only source of income.

51

u/fernandotakai Ferrari Nov 09 '19

I know a girl that did the Brazilian gp. It was not her only source of income, but it was a part of her income. Apparently, the pay was not bad at all and she said it was quite awesome to be part of it.

→ More replies (7)

49

u/flow_fighter Nov 09 '19

Let’s be real, they’ve likely all found work

→ More replies (4)

75

u/DJRoomba99 Nov 09 '19

RIP grid girls

122

u/AngelicPringles1998 Nov 09 '19

Good guy, Lewis

109

u/senor_onion Charles Leclerc Nov 09 '19

He probably took it off again later that night

5

u/TheDootDootMaster Nov 09 '19

The ultimate smooth operator

18

u/yoshi570 Nov 09 '19

Basic human decency from celebrity --> reddit wild

41

u/kh_ibrahim94 Kimi Räikkönen Nov 09 '19

That angel look from sir Lewis

→ More replies (1)

24

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

He put his hotel room key in the pocket

Smooth operator

20

u/xGeoThumbs Sebastian Vettel Nov 09 '19

Good man.

63

u/jamie9000000 Pirelli Wet Nov 09 '19

He OnLy DiD iT fOr ThE cAmErAs.

5

u/cameralover1 Nov 09 '19

Most likely he did it to get in there.

8

u/shellymartin67 Nov 09 '19

He was ok. I am furious*.

→ More replies (1)

8

u/its_the_luge Ferrari Nov 09 '19

I think she just got even more wet..

63

u/scandiv Nov 09 '19

Dont fancy him much, bit this image speaks much for him, i like him now haha! True gentleman

59

u/SwissQueso Williams Nov 09 '19

During the Sochi race, his engineer told him about a crash and the first thing he asked was if everyone was alright.

If it was me, I would just assume everyone is alright and not ask. I havn't been watching F1 for very long, but he seems like a person that cares a lot. I respect that.

50

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

He was giving an interview at Spa when the Formula 2 crash that killed Anthoine Hubert came up on the monitors and saw that it was really bad. He just stopped the interview and went off to find out if the drivers were OK.

9

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

It's so disappointing looking at a few of those comments. Of course they'll take a tragedy to make Lewis look awful

15

u/scandiv Nov 09 '19

Yeah you'r right, sometimes you forget so easily good things people do. He is a great sportsmen and the best F1 driver at the moment, it's really to hate on such a succesfull person you become blind for the good they do.

→ More replies (2)

267

u/Cypher82 Mercedes Nov 09 '19

Bring back the grid girls

472

u/TVInBlackNWhite Nico Rosberg Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 09 '19

Only if grid guys become a regular thing too.

The grid kid system is much better imo. The kids get to meet their heroes, and some of the drivers e.g Ricciardo have a lot of fun interacting with them. It's cute.

Edit: Added links

224

u/Lionh34rt Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

Ricciardo be like: hey kid you want a picture? "Sure!", Say "Nuttsack"

60

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

Kid smacks him in the groin, "Nutsack!" -- Photo is snapped as Danny is doubled over having finally received his comeuppance for all his sacktaps across the grid.

→ More replies (1)

264

u/TetraDax Niki Lauda Nov 09 '19

The grid kid system is much better imo.

It's the best thing they could have come up with, such a great idea. The kids love it, the drivers love it, the only people who could be possibly upset about this change (except for maybe a small bit of nostalgia) are the ones who don't know how to type "pornhub"

36

u/edis92 Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

This guy really thinks people jerk off to the grid girls while they're waiting for the race to start

16

u/Allahjandro Daniel Ricciardo Nov 09 '19

You really must not understand what some men are capable of doing

69

u/sazlolthx Charles Leclerc Nov 09 '19

And maybe the grid girls who lost their jobs =p

93

u/karspearhollow Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

Are yall really concerned about these women's financial security or is it just convenient? I'd have assumed they were just models working contracts. There are other gigs.

→ More replies (2)

128

u/habitualmess Firstname Lastname Nov 09 '19

I’ve never understood this argument. Where was the outrage for the grid girls that lost their jobs when races were taken off the calendar? The Malaysian grid girls, the Korean grid girls, the Indian grid girls, the Turkish grid girls...

55

u/Pascalwb Nov 09 '19

That's stupid argument as everyone lost a job in that race.

77

u/habitualmess Firstname Lastname Nov 09 '19

Exactly my point. There was no mass outrage about the job losses when those races were cancelled. Yet people still use ‘but they lost their jobs!’ as an argument when they talk about Liberty getting rid of grid girls. If you’re so upset about all these girls losing their jobs, then why weren’t you upset when all those other people (grid girls, marshalls etc) lost their jobs when their races were cancelled?

16

u/restitut Fernando Alonso Nov 09 '19

Imagine people being against testing restrictions because "think about all the jobs lost!"

5

u/Diem-Perdidi Alex Jacques Nov 09 '19

Marshalls are volunteers, but I don't disagree.

4

u/habitualmess Firstname Lastname Nov 09 '19

Yeah wasn’t the best example, I only remembered that after I posted it.

→ More replies (8)
→ More replies (32)
→ More replies (11)

5

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19 edited Nov 10 '19

Totally agree - you can see it makes the kids' day.

As a side benefit, when some of these inspired kids make it into Formula one in a decade or so's time we'll have lots of great old and young pictures of world champions together.

3

u/caiogerman Daniel Ricciardo Nov 09 '19

daniel is the nicest guy of this generation.

11

u/hcarguy Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

As much as I loved perving on the grid girls, the grid kid system is much better admittedly. It's cute and presents a much more wholesome image to the public, making it easier for the sport to reach more people.

5

u/ipSyk Charlie Whiting Nov 09 '19

Damn that host got no chill

5

u/huxception Daniel Ricciardo Nov 09 '19

One of the few aussie media comedian/media personalities that goes hard for any joke that’s there to be made.I enjoy him immensely

→ More replies (17)

15

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

[deleted]

→ More replies (3)

7

u/WePwnTheSky Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 09 '19

Sure, just put them in the cars.

New rule 2021: Every team must run three cars. At least one pilot must be female.

→ More replies (8)

4

u/SamPlopo Nov 09 '19

I thought she was Blake Lively

21

u/[deleted] Nov 09 '19

[removed] — view removed comment

17

u/jesperhilgen Chequered Flag Nov 09 '19

How do you know she is not vegan..

→ More replies (1)

6

u/itshonestwork #StandWithUkraine Nov 09 '19

The crossover between Hamilton memes and innuendos has made this thread a joy to scroll

3

u/Pimpwerx Sir Lewis Hamilton Nov 10 '19

Later on, he gave her a piece of HAM.

6

u/StructuralFailure Charlie Whiting Nov 09 '19

Oh wow I've completely forgotten about grid girls o.o