I feel it would be hypocritical for LH to say otherwise though, given such similar contact layout.
Genuinely feel that if GR had his "pragmatic" head on, that he should have blended out of that one regardless of what his desire was. It would have been helpful to both of them in this, a compromised, situation.
For those saying he can't react to this event, then position GR as a very good racing driver, offer naive view in the extreme. It was within his gift, and definitely skillset, to do so and further both their success, if that's the goal
The remainder of this season is much more important in development terms to them now, in the exploration of any concept shift that can feed the next car development.
I can understand the public face of saying they want to chase the 2nd in WCC and WDC position, I dont feel that it's productive to absolutely chase that though. It should be information gathering at its most intensive (as LH has indicated with his six month statement) and let the points outcome be whatever is tge result.
The focus is different, the prise now is next year not this one. Hell for leather after defining that next period of development, else they'll be left just with excuses again.
