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[Afterburner]

There's seriously not a thread for this yet?

[Ricardo F1]

https://goo.gl/images/TEgrkT

[f1paul]

There's seriously not a thread for this yet?

Nope   

[milestone 11]

There is now.

[f1paul]

What a lap from Lewis to beat the record, his first lap in Q1 was mighty as well, to go out there and be over 2 seconds ahead of everyone else was amazing. It shows the feel, the instincts and the control he has. 

 

Congratulations to him!  

[Ricardo F1]

Is there or are we just dreamers? Still i rise. Have to, kids have to get to school in the morning.

Edited by Ricardo F1, 02 September 2017 - 18:09.

[f1paul]

Still hope for a Stroll win though   

[f1paul]

Here's the record breaking lap with the good camera (whatever its called)

 

[CountDooku]

Nah. If only Lewis properly understood the concept of a banker lap he would have many more poles!

[GoldenColt]

Canada 2007 United States 2007 Great Britain 2007 Hungary 2007 Japan 2007 China 2007

Melbourne 2008 Canada 2008 Germany 2008 Hungary 2008 Belgium 2008 Japan 2008 China 2008

Europe 2009 Italy 2009 Singapore 2009 Abu Dhabi 2009

Canada 2010

Korea 2011

Australia 2012 Malaysia 2012 Hungary 2012 Italy 2012 Singapore 2012 Abu Dhabi 2012 Brazil 2012

China 2013 Great Britain 2013 Germany 2013 Hungary 2013 Belgium 2013

Australia 2014 Malaysia 2014 China 2014 Spain 2014 Italy 2014 Singapore 2014 Russia 2014

Australia 2015 Malaysia 2015 China 2015 Bahrain 2015 Monaco 2015 Canada 2015 Austria 2015 Great Britain 2015 Hungary 2015 Belgium 2015 Italy 2015

Australia 2016 Bahrain 2016 Spain 2016 Canada 2016 Austria 2016 Great Britain 2016 Italy 2016 United States 2016 Mexico 2016 Brazil 2016 Abu Dhabi 2016

Australia 2017 China 2017 Spain 2017 Canada 2017 Azerbaijan 2017 Great Britain 2017 Belgium 2017 Italy 2017

Edited by GoldenColt, 02 September 2017 - 18:26.

[Ellios]

Quite a margin to the second placed pilot on this occasion 

[Zendroh]

Here's the record breaking lap with the good camera (whatever its called)

 

About time they show the T-cam and telemetry.

Edited by Zendroh, 02 September 2017 - 18:28.

[DanardiF1]

This is a seriously impressive achievement as it is one that is not really limited by what period you are driving in. Fastest lap on the day wins, and although mechanical gremlins can intervene and spoil that, it doesn't typically have the same impact as in races.

 

Well done Lewis

[pdac]

Luckily Lewis is at his peak in an era where there are more GP per season than ever; where the cars are more reliable than ever; where top drivers don't die in their prime; where the team he drives for are dominating.

 

But he's risen to this record and I'm very happy for him.

[f1paul]

About time that they show the T-cam and telemetry.

That's the bad boy, I knew it was a letter in the alphabet followed by "cam"

[RECKLESS]

Ten years ago I seriously thought nobody would ever break Schumi's all time records.

Hats off to the Poet.

That 7 WDC record by the Michael I still think nobody will ever break.

[turssi]

Congratulations Lewis Hamilton!

[Jordan44]

Still pinching myself. It only seems like two minutes ago since I first ever saw him drive at Donnington in the Formula Renault when my dad took me. At the time I wasn't really that interested in motorsport, just being dragged along. 

 

But when Lewis finally made it to F1 I thought it was cool I had seen an F1 driver in his younger years before many other people. And since then I've never looked back supporting him. Now for him to be the best ever qualifier...insane.

[DanardiF1]

Ten years ago I seriously thought nobody would ever break Schumi's all time records.

Hats off to the Poet.

That 7 WDC record by the Michael I still think nobody will ever break.

 

There's still time for both Hamilton and Vettel to try and get close though...

[Dabash]

Ten years ago I seriously thought nobody would ever break Schumi's all time records.

Hats off to the Poet.

That 7 WDC record by the Michael I still think nobody will ever break.

 

Max might have a shot at that

[RisingFive]

Well done Lewis, you deserve all the accolades you get, we are genuinely lucky to be watching you at the peak of your powers.

[Marklar]

Before he joined F1 I said that if he fails in F1 he will fail because of his one lap pace. How ironic.

[l2k2]

The king of poles is gone, long live the king. A feat rarely achieved in the history of F1. If I am not mistaken, the record has changed hands only six times.

 

First, in the first ever GP (13th May 1950, most likely), in Silverstone. Farina.

Then, three weeks later (3rd June 1950 I assume), certain Fangio took his second in Switzerland.

Then, the record stood in his hands for a while, until Clark claimed his 30th in Bowmanville, Canada. This was 17 years later in 26th August 1967.

Clark had his claim for whopping 22 years until Senna claimed the throne in Phoenix, USA. 3rd June, again, but now in 1989.

Schumacher had his hands in the imaginary (I assume) throne, San Marino, 2006 April 22nd, his 66th.

And, now, making Schumacher the guy who held this position the second shortest term (with only Farina behind him), we have Hamilton. 2nd September 2017. First time in the autumn, second time in Italy (the San Marino GP has nothing to do with the small country its named after).

 

Simple extrapolation would suggest that we can expect the record to stay with Hamilton until maybe early-to-mid 2030s. But, of course, it could trade hands as early as next year too.. (This would be quite unlikely.)

[l2k2]

Max might have a shot at that

 

He still has to win 8 more. Vettel ”only” needs 4 more, and Hamilton 5.

[JonnyJ]

Still pinching myself. It only seems like two minutes ago since I first ever saw him drive at Donnington in the Formula Renault when my dad took me. At the time I wasn't really that interested in motorsport, just being dragged along. 

 

But when Lewis finally made it to F1 I thought it was cool I had seen an F1 driver in his younger years before many other people. And since then I've never looked back supporting him. Now for him to be the best ever qualifier...insane.

 

Like that. Can you remember where he finished?

[Dabash]

Before he joined F1 I said that if he fails in F1 he will fail because of his one lap pace. How ironic.

 

Surprising that Pre-F1 he was not known for his 1 lap pace but rather his race pace and overtakes. 1 lap pace was supposed to be his Achilles heel

[Dabash]

He still has to win 8 more. Vettel ”only” needs 4 more, and Hamilton 5.

 

But Max is 11 years younger than Seb and 13 younger than Lewis

 

He has time

[Jordan44]

Like that. Can you remember where he finished?

 

I can't remember exactly (can probably find it online) but I remember there were two races. I went to the first where he started on pole but didn't win. He won the day after though.

[Maustinsj]

Well done.

[l2k2]

But Max is 11 years younger than Seb and 13 younger than Lewis

 

He has time

 

Many have, and many more have had time. (Stroll is a year younger yet, but I would not consider him the most likely candidate for the record—should he prove me wrong, it'd be glad to follow those seasons.)

 

PS. I see your point, but would like to point out that being young is only one part of the equation. The other is winning, which requires things outside the driver's own control.

[Dabash]

Many have, and many more have had time. (Stroll is a year younger yet, but I would not consider him the most likely candidate for the record—should he prove me wrong, it'd be glad to follow those seasons.)

 

PS. I see your point, but would like to point out that being young is only one part of the equation. The other is winning, which requires things outside the driver's own control.

 

I totally understand what you mean (Good car, etc)

 

It is a great feat that Lewis has accomplished and kudos to him. I wonder how many poles he will get by the time he retires 

[GTA]

Awesome. Well Deserved,,,     

[Knowlesy]

He is criminally good. Criminally good.

It's outrageous really.

Edited by Knowlesy, 02 September 2017 - 20:35.

[JHSingo]

Wonder what the new record will be by the time he's done in the sport. Any guesses?

[Jordan44]

Wonder what the new record will be by the time he's done in the sport. Any guesses?

 

Really hard to say, Mercedes could build an awful car next year for all we know.

 

At the current rate, he could definitely reach 100 poles imo.

Edited by Jordan44, 02 September 2017 - 19:29.

[DanardiF1]

Wonder what the new record will be by the time he's done in the sport. Any guesses?

 

Well he has had pole positions and wins in every season of his career in F1 so far, and since joining Mercedes and their rise to the top of the sport he has only got more prolific. If we say he continues for another 5 years at least, he could feasibly add another 50 to his current total?

[Nonesuch]

Always nice to see people treading new ground.

 

That 7 WDC record by the Michael I still think nobody will ever break.

 

Why not? Hamilton is looking at a new Mercedes deal, and there are no major engine changes until 2020, 2021.

 

I fully expect he'll have four by the end of this year. Should be doable.

[Peat]

He is an absolute force in an F1 car. Mega.

Still a berk.

[Mc_Silver]

Congrats to Lewis for this well deserved title. He is an exceptional talent and especially when he is on his day he is untouchable in qualifying. He has shown this from his early age till now. Yes he has had great cars underneath him but in 2009 he had a bad car even then he was able to take pole positions and put some fantastic laps during qualfyings.

[AlexFone]

Wonder what the new record will be by the time he's done in the sport. Any guesses?

I would say he would get very close to the 100 mark.

[Rob Miller]

He only has to take pole in the next 106 races to break Juan Manuel Fangio's record of 56.86% (29 poles in 51 races)

[f1paul]

Schumacher would have got more poles had it not been for the having to do qualy with your race fuel and the one-shot system. If it was the system we had now then surely he would have had maybe a dozen more but Hamilton would still have beaten it and I reckon he will get 90 odd poles.

[TheFish]

Whatever happens this season and the rest of his career, Lewis is going to have some incredible stats to his name. As will Vettel.

[BRG]

As will Vettel.

He already has the record for the most racing miles clocked up outside track limits.

[Fatgadget]

Still hope for a Stroll win though 

What would almost certainly break the internet is a race ending altracation between the 2 when the lights go off!

[JTSaika]

Always nice to celebrate a man who's raced in a top car every year, had only his own teammate as competition, took part in the seasons with the most recorded races per season in the sports history and is allowed to break engine and team regulations on a year by year basis. 
Sure is a nice legacy.
But aye, Alonso feels the same, so it's all relative 

[SophieB]

https://goo.gl/images/TEgrkT

 

The BBC had the same thought:

 

BBC Sport‏Verified account @BBCSport  35m35 minutes ago

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69, dudes! Here's how Lewis Hamilton set a new pole position record - and how it compares to other #F1 greats http://bbc.in/2wvLS7z 

[f1paul]

What would almost certainly break the internet is a race ending altracation between the 2 when the lights go off!

I can only hope!   

[Jordan44]

Schumacher would have got more poles had it not been for the having to do qualy with your race fuel and the one-shot system. If it was the system we had now then surely he would have had maybe a dozen more but Hamilton would still have beaten it and I reckon he will get 90 odd poles.

 

He also had Traction Control to help him along.

[f1paul]

He also had Traction Control to help him along.

Same for everyone