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[Gwynston]

Why are more and more F1 drivers not shaving?
I was surprised to see Alonso turn up in Turkey after the summer break having apparently not bothered shaving since the Hungarian GP! He managed a quick shave before the weekend at least, but it's a worrying trend after Heidfeld seemed to forget how to do it after the end of last season, to join hairy-faced Coulthard and Button.

It would be something if they could actually grow a proper one, like Watson in the 70s or Mansell's 'tache which would have scared off most Bics! But today's drivers just look like scruffy kids who can't be bothered. They could probably afford to have scantily-clad bimbos do if for them every morning, if they can't be bothered to shave themselves!

[Orin]

I read or heard somewhere that beards are now in fashion again. I'm just grateful that Button has ditched the Noel Edmunds look, that was very scary!

[Risil]

Because it makes them look manly, like a Norwegian fisherman, who has just come ashore after catching 3 tuna with his bare hands, and wrestled a swordfish to the deck whilst being lashed by the gnawing cold of Poseidon's grasp. This fisherman would most likely be called Alf.

Alonso, however, looks more like he wants to be Zorro, although that would explain Hamilton's tyre failure on Sunday.

[lukywill]

i wont shave for the next 4 weeks.
it´s a pity because my woman says my row face is ok.
but i don´t know much more about it.

so - and i can afford - being with a large (and withe) bear is ok. :]

[lukywill]

ps: i still stick with long hair.

[noikeee]

Originally posted by Gwynston
Why are more and more F1 drivers not shaving?
I was surprised to see Alonso turn up in Turkey after the summer break having apparently not bothered shaving since the Hungarian GP! He managed a quick shave before the weekend at least, but it's a worrying trend after Heidfeld seemed to forget how to do it after the end of last season, to join hairy-faced Coulthard and Button.

It would be something if they could actually grow a proper one, like Watson in the 70s or Mansell's 'tache which would have scared off most Bics! But today's drivers just look like scruffy kids who can't be bothered. They could probably afford to have scantily-clad bimbos do if for them every morning, if they can't be bothered to shave themselves!

You're 60 years old and angry at the "kids these days who don't know how to behave", aren't you?

Moustaches are horrible.

[Risil]

Originally posted by paranoik0


Moustaches are horrible.

I beg to differ.

[lukywill]

Originally posted by paranoik0


You're 60 years old and angry at the "kids these days who don't know how to behave", aren't you?

Moustaches are horrible.

not in crete.

(the island)

[karlth]

In Formula 1 having facial hair means that you are hard at work.

It is very noticeable if you go through the Sutton Gallery for example that a driver is much more likely to have a beard during testing than at during the race weekend.

[noikeee]

Originally posted by Risil


I beg to differ.

Okay, they weren't horrible in the 60s, but now they sure as hell are.

[lukywill]

Originally posted by karlth
In Formula 1 having facial hair means that you are hard at work.

It is very noticeable if you go through the Sutton Gallery for example that a driver is much more likely to have a beard during testing than at during the race weekend.

you mean sucursal weakends.

[tidytracks]

I find the greatest irony in the Nico Rosberg Philishave adverts, because, and I don't know if you've noticed, he just doesn't grow facial hair...

Keke on the other hand had a tache to be proud of!

[lukywill]

http://www.formula1....e_right_204.jpg

[Gwynston]

Originally posted by paranoik0
You're 60 years old and angry at the "kids these days who don't know how to behave", aren't you?

I don't mean to sound like a grumpy old man, but frankly the efforts of these lads are pathetic!

And I'd forgotten about Keke Rosberg - a fine example of a 70s porn star 'tache!

I'll get really worried if smooth-faced Lewis goes the same way as the others, although that would probably scupper the 10-million dollar contract Gilette are drawing up around now.....

[tidytracks]

They should have Lewis shaving his head! That would be cool.

All the adverts for gilette are so goofy anyway, lets have something different this time

Lewis, with shaving foam on his bonce, shaving his hair off.

[miniman]

I agree with Gwynston, the current trend is pathethic. Frida Kahlo boldly displayed more facial hair in in her self-portrait than many current F1 sissies could ever hope to grow.

[karlth]

Originally posted by miniman
I agree with Gwynston, the current trend is pathethic. Frida Kahlo boldly displayed more facial hair in in her self-portrait than many current F1 sissies could ever hope to grow.

[Alfisti]

I think the size of the modern F1 driver, about 5ft 6in, is what makes it look a little odd.

[glorius&victorius]

Originally posted by karlth
In Formula 1 having facial hair means that you are hard at work.

It is very noticeable if you go through the Sutton Gallery for example that a driver is much more likely to have a beard during testing than at during the race weekend.

Or you're not winning? Wasn't there a time in the 80/90s that Ferrari mechanics wouldn't shave until they started winning again....

I think they gave up at some point.

[former champ]

how about Villeneuve's beard on the podium at the Spanish GP in 2001? He looked like he had just auditioned for the lead part in Castaway.

[united]

Heidfeld's beard actually looks stylish if you see him in person (provided it is properly trimmed)

[DCult]

Yes, but the problem with Heidfeld is that by trying to hide his baby-face he's gone with the beard and the long hair to the other side and looks kinda gay right now

[Gwynston]

Originally posted by former champ
how about Villeneuve's beard on the podium at the Spanish GP in 2001? He looked like he had just auditioned for the lead part in Castaway.

Yeah, that wasn't a bad attempt, but dates back to before this current trend got started. And besides, with Jacques the effect was kind of spoilt by the fact that there was less hair on top of his head....

[BlackCat]

with this beard, Heidfeld is (for me) linked for ages with David Faustino , just can not take that guy seriously...

[Schu-misser]

I'm sure Alonso didnt shave before Turkey just to piss Ron off, cos its well known that he HATES facial hair

[former champ]

Originally posted by Gwynston
Yeah, that wasn't a bad attempt, but dates back to before this current trend got started. And besides, with Jacques the effect was kind of spoilt by the fact that there was less hair on top of his head....

[Hellenic tifosi]

Originally posted by lukywill


not in crete.

(the island)

[DavidR]

Originally posted by glorius&victorius

Wasn't there a time in the 80/90s that Ferrari mechanics wouldn't shave until they started winning again....

I was recently at the Williams factory...

[Keir]

Forza Facial Hair !!

[Ultra150]

When finally a thread gets going without any bickering you guys turn out to be quite funny!



Good thread!

[giacomo]

Might be an image thing.

Just remember how quick the corporate DC became are really cool guy as he suddenly displayed grey stubbles when joining RBR.