What makes you think, that Nico broke the contract?GrandAxe wrote:To those suggesting that Mercedes might keep Nico on for some marketing duties... I really don't think a contract breaker is a marketing asset of any worth, particularly in the sort of corporate circles Mercedes exists in. Keeping Nico will sully their brand image to quite some degree.
lol, is that a question, for real?marvin78 wrote:What makes you think, that Nico broke the contract?GrandAxe wrote:To those suggesting that Mercedes might keep Nico on for some marketing duties... I really don't think a contract breaker is a marketing asset of any worth, particularly in the sort of corporate circles Mercedes exists in. Keeping Nico will sully their brand image to quite some degree.
I can agree to that Dominican Referencedans79 wrote:I was in the Dominican Republic earlier this year, and several people knew who Lewis was. If anything, Lewis is well known, because he is the most open about his personal life.Mandrake wrote: Which again makes me feel that the distribution of forum users is massively towards english speaking countries supporting Hamilton...
Yes. Do you know his contract? There could be a clause that he used. That he broke his contract, is just an assumption.Manoah2u wrote:lol, is that a question, for real?marvin78 wrote:What makes you think, that Nico broke the contract?GrandAxe wrote:To those suggesting that Mercedes might keep Nico on for some marketing duties... I really don't think a contract breaker is a marketing asset of any worth, particularly in the sort of corporate circles Mercedes exists in. Keeping Nico will sully their brand image to quite some degree.
And they could use Mika Hakkinen for the classic cars.turbof1 wrote:Oh that's good. Mercedes could praise its more luxurious, family cars with Rosberg, while the more sportive side could be promoted by Hamilton.A-Bap wrote:GrandAxe wrote:To those suggesting that Mercedes might keep Nico on for some marketing duties... I really don't think a contract breaker is a marketing asset of any worth, particularly in the sort of corporate circles Mercedes exists in. Keeping Nico will sully their brand image to quite some degree.
Are you kidding? If you're a marketer, this is a dream come true.
Lewis: Rockstar F1 pilot and celebrity globetrotter.
Nico: Retired F1 pilot, and committed family man.
Though young, they are lifelong rivals and at difference places in their lives, with similarly demanding yet very different values, wants and needs for themselves, and for their cars...and all of them can be found in a Mercedes.
All of this aligns perfect with why Mercedes is in F1 in the first place: win on Sunday, sell on Monday.
So many clever ad storyline possibilities. This is gold if you want to do more (and more effective) adverts.
They've got Sir Stirling Moss for thoseWaikeCU wrote:And they could use Mika Hakkinen for the classic cars.turbof1 wrote:Oh that's good. Mercedes could praise its more luxurious, family cars with Rosberg, while the more sportive side could be promoted by Hamilton.A-Bap wrote:
Are you kidding? If you're a marketer, this is a dream come true.
Lewis: Rockstar F1 pilot and celebrity globetrotter.
Nico: Retired F1 pilot, and committed family man.
Though young, they are lifelong rivals and at difference places in their lives, with similarly demanding yet very different values, wants and needs for themselves, and for their cars...and all of them can be found in a Mercedes.
All of this aligns perfect with why Mercedes is in F1 in the first place: win on Sunday, sell on Monday.
So many clever ad storyline possibilities. This is gold if you want to do more (and more effective) adverts.
Can you share a link to Nico's contract?Manoah2u wrote:lol, is that a question, for real?marvin78 wrote:What makes you think, that Nico broke the contract?GrandAxe wrote:To those suggesting that Mercedes might keep Nico on for some marketing duties... I really don't think a contract breaker is a marketing asset of any worth, particularly in the sort of corporate circles Mercedes exists in. Keeping Nico will sully their brand image to quite some degree.
Well...I asked my English colleague, why he supports Ham and his answer was "because he is British".Just_a_fan wrote: Importantly, being English or English-speaking doesn't make people Hamilton supporters. Indeed, Hamilton isn't as popular in England as you might think, strangely.
No, not at all. If you have a contract without "walk away clause", then they rip your ass open if you say "I will not come to work tomorrow". At this point you simply pay the salary to the company.NathanOlder wrote:To say he didn't break his contract is far more of a ridiculous assumption
My father, who is also English, dislikes Hamilton intensely.basti313 wrote:Well...I asked my English colleague, why he supports Ham and his answer was "because he is British".Just_a_fan wrote: Importantly, being English or English-speaking doesn't make people Hamilton supporters. Indeed, Hamilton isn't as popular in England as you might think, strangely.
I'm an Aussie and I think he's a knob too, but I still admire his driving skills and talent.Just_a_fan wrote:My father, who is also English, dislikes Hamilton intensely.basti313 wrote:Well...I asked my English colleague, why he supports Ham and his answer was "because he is British".Just_a_fan wrote: Importantly, being English or English-speaking doesn't make people Hamilton supporters. Indeed, Hamilton isn't as popular in England as you might think, strangely.
I think people need some education if they come to see something else in F1.djos wrote:I'm an Aussie and I think he's a knob too, but I still admire his driving skills and talent.Just_a_fan wrote:My father, who is also English, dislikes Hamilton intensely.basti313 wrote: Well...I asked my English colleague, why he supports Ham and his answer was "because he is British".
) in the context of the best car is an insult to this sport but who cares, as long as they spell your name. Even Ecclestone got some spotlight. 