isaidno Posted 18 December 2007 Posted 18 December 2007 British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has had his driving licence suspended for a month after being caught speeding on a French motorway. The 22-year-old was clocked travelling at 196km/h (122mph) in a Mercedes near the northern town of Laon on Sunday. The McLaren driver was also ordered to pay a 600 euro (£430) fine. Police described Mr Hamilton as "co-operative and courteous", and said they gave him a lift to his hotel after impounding his vehicle. The speed limit on French motorways is 130km/h (85mph). A McLaren spokesman told the BBC: "McLaren has been made aware that Lewis was stopped for speeding in France whilst driving in a private capacity. "We understand he has received a mandatory fine and suspension from driving in France for one month." Hamilton narrowly missed out on becoming F1's youngest champion this year, after leading the tournament for most of the season before fading in the deciding Brazilian Grand Prix
DB11 Posted 18 December 2007 Posted 18 December 2007 It's in France so it's not exactly important is it?
The Stig Posted 18 December 2007 Posted 18 December 2007 It's in France so it's not exactly important is it? It was only 85mph, I would imagine most people have done that on a motorway, especially in France they're crap drivers!
filbertway Posted 18 December 2007 Posted 18 December 2007 It was only 85mph, I would imagine most people have done that on a motorway, especially in France they're crap drivers! No. It was 122mph, the speed limit is 85 mph.
Tevez Posted 18 December 2007 Posted 18 December 2007 Utter bollocks, if that was a normal person they would be banned for longer than that.
Brainy Posted 18 December 2007 Posted 18 December 2007 It's in France so it's not exactly important is it? I dont think isaidno created this thread because he did this in France.
The Stig Posted 19 December 2007 Posted 19 December 2007 No. It was 122mph, the speed limit is 85 mph. Oh, fair enough then
DB11 Posted 19 December 2007 Posted 19 December 2007 He's earning millions, as if he even cares?! And who'd want to drive in France anyway
Suffolk_fox Posted 19 December 2007 Posted 19 December 2007 When I pulled a speeding scote over, my opening gambit was always something sarcastic like "OK Nigel Mansell, where's the fire?" If only the Cop who pulled Lewis said something similar. Or: "OK fella, what's your name?" "Lewis Hamilton" "Yeah, and I am Inspector Clouseau"
Floating Fox Posted 19 December 2007 Posted 19 December 2007 If only the Cop who pulled Lewis said something similar. Or:"OK fella, what's your name?" "Lewis Hamilton" "Yeah, and I am Inspector Clouseau" Good one
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