TheoG Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) What a coward... Sorry, this just smacks of insecurity. IMO AGREE! He really is a dumbass, I like him even less now. Edited January 26, 2021 by TheoG Long Wheel Base and gemmerbal 2
Eddy Gordo Posted January 26, 2021 Posted January 26, 2021 So looks like Hamilton deal done, just Merc still not happy with terms like Sir Lewis of Monaco being able to block Russel as his team mate in futureIs that confirmed? Whats the source? Long Wheel Base 1
Pure Savage Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Is that confirmed? Whats the source?Mostly people close to Merc etc chatting to reporters https://www.news24.com/wheels/formulaone/lewis-hamiltons-new-f1-contract-plan-shattered-albers-20210119
Pure Savage Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Lewis Hamilton doesn’t want George Russell to be his partner at Mercedes, according to former F1 driver Arturo Merzario. The Brit is yet to sign a new contract with the Silver Arrows. However, both parties have dropped hints over the last 24 hours suggesting an agreement is getting closer. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Patchelicious Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 As if Lewis needed more reason to be disliked. I have loved watching his talents and skills blossom, I have not enjoyed watching his personality erode. TheoG 1
Eddy Gordo Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 I am not sure how true that is... I understand it to be negotiations around royalties, profit share and so on. "Former F1 driver Arturo Merzario has pitched the idea that Hamilton doesn’t want George Russell to be his partner at Mercedes." https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autosport/1388311/Lewis-Hamilton-F1-news-Mercedes-contract-Max-Verstappen-George-Russell-Formula-One
TheoG Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 I am not sure how true that is... I understand it to be negotiations around royalties, profit share and so on. "Former F1 driver Arturo Merzario has pitched the idea that Hamilton doesn’t want George Russell to be his partner at Mercedes." Well, lets see, the truth will show itself eventually. Eddy Gordo 1
Showtime Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 As if Lewis needed more reason to be disliked. I have loved watching his talents and skills blossom, I have not enjoyed watching his personality erode. I just can't imagine Senna or Schumacher or Verstappen asking for or even thinking for a split second that they need protection against a faster teammate. If this rumor is true he is kicking any potential legacy to the curb. Steven Knoetze (sk27), Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and TheoG 3
Pure Savage Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 I just can't imagine Senna or Schumacher or Verstappen asking for or even thinking for a split second that they need protection against a faster teammate. If this rumor is true he is kicking any potential legacy to the curb.Well Senna did not sign a contract with Mclaren until 6 months into the season due to things they could not agree on, race fee, winning fee etc. It is nice to see that the real world issues of COVID and a financial meltdown is affecting F1 drivers and that money is more than just a number. Hard for Merc to be laying of factory workers while giving massive bonus to a single person, where they could put Russel in and achieve the same result. *Yes the F1 team is hardly funded at all by Merc, but the sentiment is there. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, gemmerbal and TheoG 3
WrightJnr Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 I just can't imagine Senna or Schumacher or Verstappen asking for or even thinking for a split second that they need protection against a faster teammate. If this rumor is true he is kicking any potential legacy to the curb.I don’t agree. History has shown that the champions have very often “controlled” who is in the No:2 seat. You think Ferrari thought Barrichello was the 2nd fasted driver on the planet? Many drivers have insisted they have a “say” in who their teammate is. This was discussed in Adrian Newey’s book “How to build a race car” and Mark Webber’s “Aussie Grit” books that I’ve read. They want a teammate that can back them up well from their rivals but just not be fast enough to challenge them for the championship. aiyaaz 1
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 All media hype, the signing was never in danger. Meanwhile Seb is looking super focused in his seat fitting, really hope the Merc power goes some way to showing talent does not just disappear. WrightJnr 1
TheoG Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 All media hype, the signing was never in danger. Meanwhile Seb is looking super focused in his seat fitting, really hope the Merc power goes some way to showing talent does not just disappear. That make 2 of us, I really hope Seb get his mojo back very early in the season. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
Andymann Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) I'm not a betting man at all - in fact I never do. But I probably would have spent R500 by now on Booze so I'm going to put that R500 on Vettel being 2021 WC...... A R500 bet could net close to R40000 if he manages to pull it off. Edited January 28, 2021 by Andymann Pure Savage, Long Wheel Base and Steven Knoetze (sk27) 3
TheoG Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 I'm not a betting man at all - in fact I never do. But I probably would have spent R500 by now on Booze so I'm going to put that R500 on Vettel being 2021 WC...... A R500 bet could net close to R40000 if he manages to pull it off. I'm with you on the sentiment, but realistically speaking, very unlikely. They are virtually a new team and I can not recall that a new team in their first season won the WC ever. I'm just hoping Seb is competitive again and in a year or two would then be in a position to challenge for the title. It would be a very welcome miracle if he can pull it off in 2021.
BaGearA Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 I'm not a betting man at all - in fact I never do. But I probably would have spent R500 by now on Booze so I'm going to put that R500 on Vettel being 2021 WC...... A R500 bet could net close to R40000 if he manages to pull it off.Where are you betting? Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
BaGearA Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 I'm with you on the sentiment, but realistically speaking, very unlikely. They are virtually a new team and I can not recall that a new team in their first season won the WC ever. I'm just hoping Seb is competitive again and in a year or two would then be in a position to challenge for the title. It would be a very welcome miracle if he can pull it off in 2021.Brawn GP? Long Wheel Base, Pure Savage, Eddy Gordo and 2 others 5
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