1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Hamilton vs Rosberg Version 2015

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Sharpe*, Apr 12, 2015.

  1. Sportista

    Sportista Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2011
    Messages:
    603
    Likes Received:
    394
    Maybe not the only reason, but definitely one of the reasons.
     
    #161
  2. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2011
    Messages:
    14,403
    Likes Received:
    5,570
    The inability to build a decent car and Big Ron offing key personnel and burying them under the MTC driveway had nothing to do with it.
     
    #162
  3. Smithers

    Smithers Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2011
    Messages:
    8,233
    Likes Received:
    811
    That's an educated gamble which no doubt played a part, but for every driver that gets an educated guess right, there are plenty that get it wrong. Lewis knew that he was unlikely to win a WDC with JB as a team mate, and JB got his feet well and truly under the table. That's what Nico and Lewis are battling for now, he knows 9/10 he will beat him, but he also knows the continued challenge is another Obstacle he has to overcome every race weekend. Like Vettle, Schuey etc. he needs that undisputed unchallenged status - that's not a criticism - he's arguably earned it.
     
    #163
    Last edited: Dec 4, 2015
  4. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    23,534
    Likes Received:
    17,781
    The thing that stuck in my mind regarding the JB LH 'relationship', was 'the other guy' remark from Jenson.
     
    #164
  5. Smithers

    Smithers Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2011
    Messages:
    8,233
    Likes Received:
    811
    JB is probably a right devious bastard behind the scenes, but he plays the press better than most.
     
    #165
    EternalMSC likes this.
  6. Piebacca

    Piebacca Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    7,739
    Likes Received:
    739
    They'd be mad to ditch Hamilton. In any sort of vaguely equal fight, Vettel will spank Rosberg every time.
     
    #166
  7. happyal

    happyal Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 1, 2011
    Messages:
    881
    Likes Received:
    197
    According to BBC....

    Mercedes are "torn" between what Lewis Hamilton does on the track and what he does off it, according to an unnamed team principal.
     
    #167
  8. Smithers

    Smithers Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2011
    Messages:
    8,233
    Likes Received:
    811
    Lewis does it best - when he says nothing at all!
     
    #168
  9. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2011
    Messages:
    14,374
    Likes Received:
    1,830

    Damn it. If they didn't have more than one team principal then we would know who it was.....
     
    #169
    DHCanary likes this.
  10. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    23,534
    Likes Received:
    17,781
    Maybe both have had enough now
     
    #170

  11. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2011
    Messages:
    10,624
    Likes Received:
    747
    Does it really matter what he does. He is a prat yes, but hes an amazing driver.
     
    #171
  12. Big Ern

    Big Ern Lord, Master, Guru & Emperor

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    23,534
    Likes Received:
    17,781
    of course it matters, F1 is a corporate showcase.
     
    #172
  13. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2011
    Messages:
    10,624
    Likes Received:
    747
    But he wins isn't that what his sponsers want at the end of the day?
     
    #173
  14. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2011
    Messages:
    14,403
    Likes Received:
    5,570
    Did I miss something? What's he done so terrible this time?
     
    #174
  15. Sportista

    Sportista Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2011
    Messages:
    603
    Likes Received:
    394
    I assume it's Wolff, I've always got the impression Lowe likes Hamilton. Makes sense as well it's Wolff managing the fallout.

    Still weird to my mind though. They put up with him for two years when they didn't need him and gave him a huge contract, now Ferrari might be closing in and they might need a better driver than Rosberg. Other than getting Alonso or Button from McLaren, there aren't any proven options that fit the bill.
     
    #175
  16. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2011
    Messages:
    14,374
    Likes Received:
    1,830
    What if.... Lewis isn't as good as they were expecting against nico?

    I mean they've been constantly keeping nico 3 seconds behind at every race until the championship was sealed then nico blitzed him.

    Just a theory.
     
    #176
  17. allsaintchris.

    allsaintchris. Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    7,655
    Likes Received:
    1,314
    And a crap one at that.

    Mercedes bosses: yeah, that guy who has won us 2 WDC's in the 3 seasons he has been with us isn't much cop at all. His teammate always briefly comes on strong every so often, let's sack the other guy and keep him instead.

    <doh>
     
    #177
  18. Smithers

    Smithers Well-Known Member
    Forum Moderator

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2011
    Messages:
    8,233
    Likes Received:
    811
    Alonso was a back to back worked champ and McLaren didn't think twice about getting rid.
     
    #178
  19. allsaintchris.

    allsaintchris. Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    7,655
    Likes Received:
    1,314
    He hadn't won them with McMerc though, but that was kind of a joint decision for him to go.

    if Merc's issue is Hamilton's lifestyle away from the track (just read a Times article on the train about it), then they should just come out and say it. I can't see it being for anything motorsport related.
     
    #179
  20. TopClass

    TopClass Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2011
    Messages:
    9,613
    Likes Received:
    3,185
    Lewis Hamilton will eventually drive for McLaren Honda in my opinion. But not for another two years (end of 2017)

    Hamilton has his 3 world titles now, is an odds on favourite for a 4th- I think if he gets that he will go back to his roots because he grew up as a kid wanting to be in a McLaren Honda. He isn't loyal to Merc- once he has his titles he has little left to give them and he won't curb his lifestyle to suit them.

    He should have a pretty tight battle with Vettel in the Ferrari next year and Rosberg will be in the mix because of the strength of the car.

    Come 2017 McLaren Honda will be closer to the front than the back so it will probably head that way IMO, especially if Alonso does end his career after the 3 years.
     
    #180

Share This Page