It has that Austria 2002 feeling about it. Hamilton is miles ahead and the champion barring an act of god. There was no need to do that. Bottas will be broken now.
dunno what bottas is doing talking to sky.... has he any self respect at all? I'd have told them.all to **** off. that's why Merc know they can push him round.
Not Lewis's fault, but if Botta had wanted to prove a point he would have stayed just over a second behind Hamilton once Lewis went in front, just like Hamilton did to Kimi at Monza. The pace Hamilton used to get past Vettel after the pits was phenomenal and I would have expected Hamilton to do the same against Bottas to take the lead regardless of the team order to move over
Dirty Vettel trying run Lewis into the wall. Sad day for Bottas but when you are a 110 points behind your teammate pre this race you have to bow to the Master.
I think Lewis took his time getting out of the car as he felt embarrassed at taking the win from Bottas. Sad to have to do but while the gap is now 50 points how sick would Merc be if somehow they lose the drivers championship by a few points? They have to do everything they can to ensure they win both championships. I hope when it's mathematically impossible for Lewis not to win they give Bottas every win they can to make up for taking a win away from him.
It's more than his job is worth. I am sure there will be a 'disrespect' clause in his contract. With Occon in the wings he can't do anything but do as instructed. Sad but....
Oh I agree . In fact , much as Iike him , and I do , I will go on record now and say he WILL be replaced by ocon before the end of next season .
Team orders has left a nasty taste in the mouth, I understand the logic but hate it as a fan. Win at all costs is not good for any sport.
Championship done and dusted. Even if Hamilton has two retirements and Vettel wins both those races, Vettel won't beat Hamilton in a "best of 3".
Hamilton and Mercedes, Seb and Ferrari, have both through repeated team orders (over the last 3/4 years), have destroyed the sport. It's a parade, big bucks and fat cats running the show. No competition, young drivers without career progression. ****ing joke, the bloody state of it. Why do I keep on watching this ****.
