congratulations to the winner

Coyotemike said:
I think we're required to throw pie at you for this, now.

UpTight said:
Predictable outcome? Foregone conclusion? I don't care what the pundits say, it was a fucking tight race in the end. A fitting climax to all the months of dirty tricks, points-scoring and the biased media coverage we've come to expect.

The behaviour of some of the supporters was truly vile, but that aside, I have to say that there was great dignity and - in the end - good sportsmanship all round. Both men were a credit to themselves and their respective teams

It was certainly gripping. I watched it all unfold from my flat in London. Normally the early stages are boring and never a good indication of who's going to win. I only tuned in for the end.

In a way it's baffling how events from across the Atlantic can so dominate the British society, media, newspapers etc. Many people here found it boring and didn't tune in, but some were totally caught up in it all. I even know a women who threw a special big party to coincide with it.

Well it's been a couple of days now since the results came in, the excitement is waning and the dust is settling. Time to sit back and assess it all, I guess.

I feel I must congratulate the winner.

It's fairly well known that I don't like the guy. I find him, smug and elitist and I've never fallen for the hype, but I should give credit where it's due.

He overtook more established rivals and won despite his youth and inexperience. That should be respected, who ever you support.

I know people go on about his race and the fact that he has a white mother and black father etc. Yes I know it's the first time a black guy has ever won.

Black, white or mixed race, everyone faces the same obstacles. Skin colour has nothing to do with ability and it's ability that carries people over the winning line.

Some people see this as the dawning of a new era. I say "let's wait and see".

Regardless of our views, I'm sure we can all agree on one thing -motorsport will never be quite the same again.

UpTight said:

I never knew Americans liked Formula 1, so thanks to everyone for being so nice.

I don't think I've written an article that has been so well received here.

IDGAS said:
This will teach folks to read the links!


UpTight this was priceless. Defiantly the funnest thing I have seen here in a very long time.

attn_Hussein_ho said:
Truly an historic moment.

Did we ever expect to see an uptight post outside of CE?

OhSoOrdinary said:

I hope you guys know he's not talking about Obama. He's talking about racing and he's laughing at you. Follow the link, geniuses.

Like Uptight would have a real change of heart.