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I may be confused but... (Hamilton and Brazilian citizenship)

Started by aportinga , Apr 14 2022 15:06

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#1 aportinga

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 15:06

https://twitter.com/...533877712261128

What the hell is this actually about?

#2 Beri

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 15:09

About his love for Brazil being answered with a possible honorary citizenship.

#3 ANF

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 15:18

This Reuters report has all the details: https://www.reuters....ton-2022-04-13/

For example:
"A bill to make the 37-year-old an honorary citizen is pending in the lower house of the Brazilian parliament but has yet to be voted on.
The move was proposed by congressman Andre Figueiredo after last year’s Brazilian GP..."

Edited by ANF, 14 April 2022 - 15:22.

#4 Nathan

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 15:20

Guess he didn't look at the tax rate?

I chide. Nice move from Brazil if it goes through.

#5 OO7

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 15:34

Someone needs to hide this thread from Aspy. I don't think he'll be able to survive even the possibility of this actually happening! :lol:

#6 Izzyeviel

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 15:42

This Reuters report has all the details: https://www.reuters....ton-2022-04-13/

For example:
"A bill to make the 37-year-old an honorary citizen is pending in the lower house of the Brazilian parliament but has yet to be voted on.
The move was proposed by congressman Andre Figueiredo after last year’s Brazilian GP..."

I'm not familiar with the Brazilian government, but isn't this a bit like Caroline Lucas proposing a bill in parliament? Opposition bills tend to rarely pass.

#7 Victor

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 15:59

I'm not familiar with the Brazilian government, but isn't this a bit like Caroline Lucas proposing a bill in parliament? Opposition bills tend to rarely pass.

You are a lucky guy.

#8 Clatter

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 16:06

Seems very odd. The crowd were not exactly cheering him the year he pipped Massa for the crown.

#9 BerniesDad

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 16:07

The Brazil gov't should use an early photo of Lewis, when he was driving in the 'Ayrton Senna' helmet.. And should claim the credit for slowing down Timo Glock.

#10 P123

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 16:25

Seems very odd. The crowd were not exactly cheering him the year he pipped Massa for the crown.

Could be because Massa is Brazilian himself, and a very local one to the circuit at that.

#11 Burtros

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 16:28

I don’t think Lewis will want anything to do with the Brazilian govt!!

#12 Bleu

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 17:17

When I first saw the tweet I went to search for news thinking that something really horrible had happened in Brazil.

#13 aportinga

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 17:19

This Reuters report has all the details: https://www.reuters....ton-2022-04-13/

For example:
"A bill to make the 37-year-old an honorary citizen is pending in the lower house of the Brazilian parliament but has yet to be voted on.
The move was proposed by congressman Andre Figueiredo after last year’s Brazilian GP..."

Okay thanks for this.

#14 flyboym3

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 17:31

Would this be a first?

Nice touch if it happens, they certainly adore him.
I seen some footage from Brazilian commentators and they went wild for him last year so I can imagine it caught the nations attention.

Couldn't happen to a nicer bloke tbh.

#15 thefinalapex

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 17:36

Doesn’t Schumacher have the same but then for Spa? although thats a bit different then becoming a honorary citizen for a country. I can’t wait to see how quickly this thread will get to 5 pages. I am betting Saturday around noon😜

#16 Fastcake

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 17:36

Seems very odd. The crowd were not exactly cheering him the year he pipped Massa for the crown.

Indeed, though he has been very popular there in recent years - very noticeably during last year's Grand Prix. Seems there are no hard feelings in Sao Paulo.

#17 Beri

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 17:43

Indeed, though he has been very popular there in recent years - very noticeably during last year's Grand Prix. Seems there are no hard feelings in Sao Paulo.

Opportunistic none the less. Verstappen had his masterclass race in 2016. Subsequently he was hailed the new Senna. Last year, he was boo-ed. Short term memory those Brazilians have.

#18 Clatter

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 17:55

Indeed, though he has been very popular there in recent years - very noticeably during last year's Grand Prix. Seems there are no hard feelings in Sao Paulo.

I suppose when you have no one of your own to cheer for......

#19 mstar

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 18:17

The race promoters/circuit pulled a blinder last year. Lewis on the grid NEVER talks or shows emotion like fist pumping / hand on heart acknowledging the crowd etc etc. He normally just likes to focus and sit in the car.

Last year (not on world feed / sky etc), they was playing Bob Marley songs and the crowd was singing with lewis on the grid. Lewis was really pumped up before the start, last year.

It was clear the Brazilian crowd absolutely loved him and they was singing along and Lewis possibly has more connection with the crowd there. Maybe as the crowd is so close to race grid etc.

No surprise to me, he is very popular in Brazil, as he is such close friends with Neymar too.

Edited by mstar, 14 April 2022 - 18:18.

#20 gpking

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 18:34

Opportunistic none the less. Verstappen had his masterclass race in 2016. Subsequently he was hailed the new Senna. Last year, he was boo-ed. Short term memory those Brazilians have.

That was before Verstappen's comments on Massa/Brazilians.

#21 ARTGP

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 18:40

Seems very odd. The crowd were not exactly cheering him the year he pipped Massa for the crown.

He seemed to get a lot of support last year which is likely the more relevant barometer.

Edited by ARTGP, 14 April 2022 - 18:41.

#22 aportinga

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 18:44

Opportunistic none the less. Verstappen had his masterclass race in 2016. Subsequently he was hailed the new Senna. Last year, he was boo-ed. Short term memory those Brazilians have.

Well they loved Jean Louis Schlesser :rotfl:

#23 Whitelightning

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 20:53

We’ve not had a Hamilton thread on here for at least 30 seconds this will make a change.

#24 as65p

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 22:20

Someone needs to hide this thread from Aspy. I don't think he'll be able to survive even the possibility of this actually happening!

Now that hurts. After all those years and despite numerous declarations to the contrary, you still got no clue what bothers me and what I couldn't care less about.... :cry:

#25 OO7

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Posted 14 April 2022 - 23:42

Now that hurts. After all those years and despite numerous declarations to the contrary, you still got no clue what bothers me and what I couldn't care less about....

The answer to the bolded is Hamilton and Hamilton. For you Aspy, we'll refer to it from now on as the 'Hamilton Hamilton Paradox'. :lol:

#26 as65p

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 00:21

The answer to the bolded is Hamilton and Hamilton. For you Aspy, we'll refer to it from now on as the 'Hamilton Hamilton Paradox'.

"We", eh? Whatever helps you and your friends, real or imagined, to survive this season. Always glad to be of service. :wave:

#27 OO7

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 00:49

"We", eh? Whatever helps you and your friends, real or imagined, to survive this season. Always glad to be of service.

Don't you worry Aspy, I think this season is going to be a lot of fun. The racing so far has been excellent and your paradoxical contributions are always entertaining.

#28 as65p

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 00:55

Don't you worry Aspy, I think this season is going to be a lot of fun. The racing so far has been excellent and your paradoxical contributions are always entertaining.

There'll be a sure sign, the day you're truly at ease with things. Deep down you know too what sign that is. I'll bear with you (all?) until that happens. Keep the faith! :wave:

#29 OO7

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 01:09

There'll be a sure sign,

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:lol:

#30 loki

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 02:58

Hamilton’s got a Brazilian????

#31 mclarensmps

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 03:43

Well he's best friends with Neymar, who doesn't speak English. Hamilton doesn't speak Portuguese either. But they're close friends!!!

#32 garoidb

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 08:37

Seems very odd. The crowd were not exactly cheering him the year he pipped Massa for the crown.

The move to grant Felipe honorary Brazilian citizenship hit a tricky and ultimately insurmountable stumbling block. :cool:

#33 CSF

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 09:56

Is he that horrified by Croydon that he has to change nationalities to get away from any association????

#34 TheWilliamzer

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 12:08

Hamiltão

#35 BRK

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 18:09

Come now, Senna actually stops by and talks to Hamilton from time to time, it's only fair he gets Brazilian citizenship.

(seriously, though, I am assuming this is a courtship to woo him to Brazil or something after he retires. Perhaps as an ambassador for the Senna foundation..)

#36 TheFish

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Posted 15 April 2022 - 20:57

Come now, Senna actually stops by and talks to Hamilton from time to time, it's only fair he gets Brazilian citizenship.

(seriously, though, I am assuming this is a courtship to woo him to Brazil or something after he retires. Perhaps as an ambassador for the Senna foundation..)

Hamilton thinks about something and that equals Senna talking to him?

Awful post.

#37 Ivanhoe

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Posted 16 April 2022 - 06:47

Hamiltão

Lewisiño

#38 BRK

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Posted 16 April 2022 - 08:44

Hamilton thinks about something and that equals Senna talking to him?

Awful post.

What are you on about?

#39 midgrid

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Posted 16 April 2022 - 08:45

Luisinho! Hamilton would also make a good Brazilian first name, alongside Emerson, Wilson, Milton etc.

#40 thegamer23

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Posted 16 April 2022 - 10:00

Lewis avoids São Paolo!

#41 Dipster

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Posted 16 April 2022 - 10:16

About his love for Brazil being answered with a possible honorary citizenship.

I would say that he is honoured. Despites Brazil's many problems it is a wonderful country populated by (mostly) wonderful people. I lived in Sao Paulo for 3 years and loved every minute of it.