Ron Dennis staring me down+other F1 VIPs (PICS)

[ItaliaF1]

Ron Dennis, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, and Anthony Davidson. I shook Lewis' hand-what a hand shake! He asked me how I was doing, etc(even in my Ferrari shirt). I believe I might have a new favorite driver, although I still support Ferrari overall. I also shook Fernando's hand, but he was a little busy posing for a picture at the same time. Flavio and Bernie walked in about 5 minutes later, and so I shook both their hands, but Flavio didn't seem to care. Bernie wasn't too bad, though. Niki Lauda just walked out and hopped in a Mercedes, while Anthony Davidson was posing for every picture, signing every autograph, and shaking every hand possible. He was very nice. I also caught Jenson Button waiting for the elevator. (All of this was at the Conrad Hotel)

Ron was smiling a little bit, but then he turned and looked at me in my Ferrari shirt...

[BMW.SauberF1Team]

LOL @ Ron's face! Thanks for the pics. Must've been fun getting to meet them (well, at least shake their hands).

Btw, what's up with Fernando and Lewis sideburns thing?

[maxorido]

Awesome pictures man. That picture of Ron is hilarious though, LOL! It's almost like he's thinking "You dirty bastard.....i'll kill you" Lmao.

[ItaliaF1]

Originally Posted by BMW.SauberF1Team

Btw, what's up with Fernando and Lewis sideburns thing?

Team orders?

[1_can_dream]

Originally Posted by ItaliaF1

Team orders?

After FIA inspection it has been concluded that Lewis Just grows better sideburns than Alonso.

[Remy Zero]

Originally Posted by ItaliaF1

Team orders?

Originally Posted by 1_can_dream

After FIA inspection it has been concluded that Lewis Just grows better sideburns than Alonso.

haha..u guys are funny!

btws, great pics John. i met Kimi last year...and well, Kimi is Kimi. it's really cool u spoke to Hamilton. btws, did u ask Alonso whats his plans for the 1st corner?

[ItaliaF1]

Originally Posted by Remy Zero

haha..u guys are funny!

btws, great pics John. i met Kimi last year...and well, Kimi is Kimi. it's really cool u spoke to Hamilton. btws, did u ask Alonso whats his plans for the 1st corner?

Thanks. Lewis was a real class-act. As for the first corner, I would really like to see Fernando try another stupid move, but not do anything to Lewis. I am hoping for a Ferrari 1-2, of course, but I would also like to see Lewis do well.

BTW, I spoke with his father a little bit while Lewis was signing autographs. He was also VERY nice. They are both great people.

[Remy Zero]

Originally Posted by ItaliaF1

Thanks. Lewis was a real class-act. As for the first corner, I would really like to see Fernando try another stupid move, but not do anything to Lewis. I am hoping for a Ferrari 1-2, of course, but I would also like to see Lewis do well.

BTW, I spoke with his father a little bit while Lewis was signing autographs. He was also VERY nice. They are both great people.

well, both know what hardship is i suppose. maybe thats why they're not arrogant

[1_can_dream]

After watching Lewis' interview on speed he really does come off as a very grounded genuine nice guy. I've love to see him do well tomorrow, but being a Ferrari fan first there's the part of me that hopes he makes a few rookie mistakes because he sure is due some.

[maxorido]

Originally Posted by Remy Zero

well, both know what hardship is i suppose. maybe thats why they're not arrogant

Or maybe they're just smart enough to realize that fans hate arrogance. I mean, it must be incredibly difficult not to be arrogant at all, in Lewis' position. I have no doubt that Lewis thinks he's the baddest mother****er ever, as he should, but certainly woln't show it and rub it in people's faces like an idiot. People become arrogant over the smallest things, but to be driving for Mclaren at age 22, and leading the F1 world championship in your rookie year and beating your two time champion teammate? Must be an amazing thing to take in.

[classic308]

Does anyone know were Ferrari was staying???

[ItaliaF1]

Originally Posted by classic308

Does anyone know were Ferrari was staying???

The Hyatt, I think.

[classic308]

Thanks John. Nice Pics.

[Remy Zero]

Originally Posted by maxorido

Or maybe they're just smart enough to realize that fans hate arrogance. I mean, it must be incredibly difficult not to be arrogant at all, in Lewis' position. I have no doubt that Lewis thinks he's the baddest mother****er ever, as he should, but certainly woln't show it and rub it in people's faces like an idiot. People become arrogant over the smallest things, but to be driving for Mclaren at age 22, and leading the F1 world championship in your rookie year and beating your two time champion teammate? Must be an amazing thing to take in.

+1

good post James.

[maxorido]

Originally Posted by Remy Zero

+1

good post James.

Thanks mate!

[osg]

Originally Posted by Remy Zero

+1

good post James.

+2 ....... Lewis thinking he's the baddest mutherf**ker ever quote cracked me up.......... i was picturing him saying that to himself infront of the mirror

[ren0312]

Originally Posted by osg

+2 ....... Lewis thinking he's the baddest mutherf**ker ever quote cracked me up.......... i was picturing him saying that to himself infront of the mirror

That is until he suffers from a blown engine in his penultimate race for the season while being tied in the points with Fernando Alonso .................................................. .......

[robert biscan]

John and I were in the lobby together and waited for the guys he mentioned. I went up to the room at the wrong time by looking at the pics. Good job John, You did OK.

[racerdj]

Ferrari owns Indy, hoping for 1-2 today. Lewis third. Lookout Michael. I was always telling people Michael's records were unbeatable...that is until I saw Lewis......Lewis in a Ferrari????? I'm just dreaming now.

[JTR]

Looks like Lewis is trying to out do Alonzo in eyebrows as well!