I'd add That Russell wasn't super happy during the race either, complaining about both understeer and oversteer. In some ways it seems like the team is generally disregarding what the drivers want, and that's only ever going to go one way.Luscion wrote: ↑24 Sep 2024, 14:16I think the fact that Russell is also seemingly backing what Lewis is saying here with the "when i saw that, i was thinking, lewis wont be happy." line gives it more validity. Russell could have easily called out Lewis if it wasnt the caseMatt2725 wrote: ↑24 Sep 2024, 12:02So Lewis is saying he has no agency or say over his tyre choice?
Sorry but I don't believe that for a second. Hamilton has been economical with the truth previously and is likely leaving out a few crucial details as to his involvement in that process. Either that or every success he's had in the past is all down to the team and not any decision he's ever made personally. He can't have it both ways.
Mercedes must get on top of this overheating cockpit problem. The drivers will suffer in Austin and Qatar if they do not. These conditions also make a driver slower and more error prone so there is a cost.erudite450 wrote: ↑24 Sep 2024, 20:16The team have been roasting the drivers with how close they are running the cars to the ground. That is simply unacceptable.
Big updates you meant. Whether the updates are upgrades will be judged on track.
W09 and w12 ..
If he agreed, Why would GR have said LH was pissed to find out he was starting on the softs?. Key words " find out " , Doubt GR minced up his words.
If it rains / is cold at any remaining races their chances go up significantly. Vegas is probably merc's best shot.Formula 1 fan 1996 wrote: ↑30 Sep 2024, 11:25What are the chances of Mercedes with significant upgrades fighting for victory at the Austin track?
Okay, thank you for explanation.organic wrote: ↑30 Sep 2024, 13:13If it rains / is cold at any remaining races their chances go up significantly. Vegas is probably merc's best shot.Formula 1 fan 1996 wrote: ↑30 Sep 2024, 11:25What are the chances of Mercedes with significant upgrades fighting for victory at the Austin track?
Signing for Ferrrari isn't going to help and may made it worst. Tifosi can be very unforgivingSiLo wrote: ↑30 Sep 2024, 13:13https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/ ... l-bullying
Anyone can get depression, I hope this news inspires others to talk about mental health.
Pure conjecture. Couldn't have been farther than truth.GrizzleBoy wrote: ↑30 Sep 2024, 14:09Lewis said what he meant using his own words from his own mouth.
Everything else is quite literally the definition of PR.
The cat is out of the bag already anyway
The social media posts have been made and shared.
The youtube F1 news videos have been made and watched.
The podcasts have been heard.
The fact that Lewis did not want to do the strategy has already been left out of all the management interviews and debrief vids aimed at fans of the team. Making the stink, even stinkier.
The "walks like a duck, talks like a duck, looks like a duck, smells like sh*t" narrative was already loud enough and the team decisions were already fuelling the fire under the cauldron of bubbling poop.
For them to want him to do this kumbayah fluff post must mean the pressure is real, but at the same time there is nobody who is going to be moved by this statement.
At this point, they might as well just do what theyre accused of unabashed. Nobody is changing their minds at this point.