bodgit
29-03-2010, 11:28 AM
Its official Lewis has been declared a "Dickhead" by one of Aussie,s finest
Australian minister criticises Lewis Hamilton
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/47541000/jpg/_47541729_hamilton226.jpg British driver Hamilton won the world title in 2008
The roads minister of Victoria in Australia has used strong language to criticise Lewis Hamilton after his road car was impounded by Melbourne police. Minister Tim Pallas made the comment on the day that Victoria launched a new road safety campaign.
The Formula 1 racing driver, who was arrested on Friday, is expected to be charged with improper use of a vehicle.
Mr Hamilton, who was in the country for the Australian Grand Prix, has apologised for his "over-exuberance".
'Nanny state'
Mr Pallas criticised the 25-year-old British racing driver on the day that Victoria launched a Don't Be a Dickhead road safety campaign.
Asked whether Lewis Hamilton met that description,
he said: "OK, I'll say it. He's a dickhead."
But Australian driver Mark Webber has defended his fellow competitor, saying his homeland had become a nanny state, with ridiculous parking and speeding rules.
Hear his radio interview on the link
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8592317.stm about half way down
I love straight talking Australia.
Australian minister criticises Lewis Hamilton
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/47541000/jpg/_47541729_hamilton226.jpg British driver Hamilton won the world title in 2008
The roads minister of Victoria in Australia has used strong language to criticise Lewis Hamilton after his road car was impounded by Melbourne police. Minister Tim Pallas made the comment on the day that Victoria launched a new road safety campaign.
The Formula 1 racing driver, who was arrested on Friday, is expected to be charged with improper use of a vehicle.
Mr Hamilton, who was in the country for the Australian Grand Prix, has apologised for his "over-exuberance".
'Nanny state'
Mr Pallas criticised the 25-year-old British racing driver on the day that Victoria launched a Don't Be a Dickhead road safety campaign.
Asked whether Lewis Hamilton met that description,
he said: "OK, I'll say it. He's a dickhead."
But Australian driver Mark Webber has defended his fellow competitor, saying his homeland had become a nanny state, with ridiculous parking and speeding rules.
Hear his radio interview on the link
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8592317.stm about half way down
I love straight talking Australia.