Why does Anthony Hamilton think he has a right to inveigle himself in the midst of the McLaren F1 team?

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As far as I can see no other father intrudes on the mechanics & technicians space as hamilton does...not even those with historic right ...eg Nelson Piquet...

He is Lewis' manager.
I'm not a fan of Hamilton. I don't like him. But for god's sake, just give him a break! So what if his dad's in the garage all the time. What's wrong with it?! He does get misquoted by the media a lot. The kid can drive. He does say silly things now and then. He's young. Leave him
alone and if you hate him, just hate him like I do....keep it to yourself.
He deserves respect for his ability. I respect him for that, even though I don't like him.

Good answers from Matrix ... I think the reason some people don't like seeing Lewis' dad around is because when the camera is on him he is almost always talking to an engineer or something, instead of just letting the Mclaren men be. Most of the people you mentioned just sit there and smile at the camera when its on them. The one you see up and about the paddock talking to engineers etc is mostly just Nicolas Todt who is affiliated to SFM through more than just Massa.

I'm not gonna lie, for example at the start of Practice 1 on Friday when the drivers are just sitting around after their installation lap when Lewis comes on screen I'm excited and curious to see what he's doing but when they show his dad I'm like, great now what is he on about over there.

I for one am not the type to play the race card. If race is an underlying factor in the "hate the Hamiltons" parade, far be it from me to accuse anyone of that. I could care less.

Now to answer your question i find it curious that every F1 site I go to there is some fool complaining about Anthony Hamilton. Massa's dad is in the paddock every weekend. No complaints. Erja Hakkinen was in the paddock every weekend to support her hubby. No complaints. Connie Montoya was in the paddock every weekend to see her man race. No complaints. Willie Weber (Schumacher bros. manager) was in the paddock almost every weekend. No complaints. Nicolas Todt (Massa's manager) is in the paddock almost every weekend. No complaints.

Now can you tell me the problem with Lewis having his father/manager in the paddock every weekend? Find another argument besides this or the lame tax dodging thing. When every driver in the paddock (Button included) live in tax havens. If you don't like them that's fine. Just say you don't like them and I'll respect your opinion, but these "excuses" are beyond lame.

Cat if i answer this I'lll be unjustly accused of being a racist again.

Ah sod it all the kids are in bed at this time of night. It's because Anthony always seen himself as a bit of a wheel man and since he didn't get the opportunity hes living his dreams through his son, someone within F1 once said that the Hamilton's took ambition to a professional level. being a simple fellow I'm not sure what that means, but it could be that they are willing to do anything to succeed, and if their road to success is littered with casualties, so be it.
PS Inveigle is a lovely word, that will have the kiddywinks looking through their "big book of words" lol
Matrix.. I agree you are not one of ones who play the race card, however suggestion of racism has raised it's ugly head a few times on here, simply because people have given an opinion that's not pro Lewis, that's not only ignorant its unfair and quite offensive. Back to Cat's question, by using the phrase "Inveigle himself in the midst of the McLaren team" I think shes having a go at the fact Anthony always seems to be in the garage getting in the way of the mechanics and other vital team personnel. Most of the other drivers family watch the race from hospitality areas and keep their distance from the workings of the team.

If a driver had had his dad hanging around the pits a decade or more ago then you would think there was something wrong with him, certainly that it was a sign of weakness. Just look at David Coulthard's dad, he got him started in karting but as soon as he was no longer able to make a practical contribution he got out of the way. You have to wonder if drivers like Massa and Hamilton are still going to have their family traipsing about with them when they are in their mid-30s, and what that says about the people in question.

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At the risk of upsetting the kiddywinks, I'll inveigle myself in the midst of these answerers with ne'er a quizical eyebrow raised..

Anthony Hamilton is a supportive father and manager. He therefore has every "right" to stand in the garage taking up one square foot of space amongst mechanics. Those mechanics are not bumbling idiots and seem quite capable of avoiding him.

I understand why you wouldn't mention the cameramen being in the way as "historically" they were there before even Piquet, but you strangely never mentioned the instance when Button senior waved at the camera and in doing so cast a shadow on the floor that looked remarkably similar to a pit bull terrier....it almost caused chaos, but they laugh about it now!

I hope I didn't offend any animal lovers by mentioning canines....

Please read Matrix's answer three or four times.

EDIT: Rosbif Strong family bonds aside; LH's father is also his manager and making sure the dunza in winging it to the bank. :)

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I think if someone is in the garage during a race then they are asked to be there and are serving some useful purpose, whatever that is.

As for the hangers-on tag - I think there are a few others who should be dealt with a long time before the family - Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, JK, Richard Branson (oh sorry; he paid) ...mail wap