2021 AMG Mercedes F1 Team

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dans79 wrote:
05 Feb 2021, 01:15
adrianjordan wrote:
04 Feb 2021, 23:40
GalacticHitchHiker wrote:
04 Feb 2021, 20:57
Yup, big "IF", but if it is indeed true, who else could he be worried about enough to want that clause in his contract?
Max
It's probably A troll by the Merc PR department. Nothing seems to upset the fans of some other drivers more than the thought of their favorite driver not being able to prove he is better than Lewis.

If I was Lewis I'd probably specifically request they float rumors to troll some fans, considering the hate they spew his way.
I'm so glad that is not how winners think.🙄

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Zynerji wrote:
05 Feb 2021, 01:56
dans79 wrote:
05 Feb 2021, 01:15
adrianjordan wrote:
04 Feb 2021, 23:40

Max
It's probably A troll by the Merc PR department. Nothing seems to upset the fans of some other drivers more than the thought of their favorite driver not being able to prove he is better than Lewis.

If I was Lewis I'd probably specifically request they float rumors to troll some fans, considering the hate they spew his way.
I'm so glad that is not how winners think.🙄
I think you'll find anyone can be vindictive given the right motivation.
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dans79 wrote:
05 Feb 2021, 02:30
Zynerji wrote:
05 Feb 2021, 01:56
dans79 wrote:
05 Feb 2021, 01:15


It's probably A troll by the Merc PR department. Nothing seems to upset the fans of some other drivers more than the thought of their favorite driver not being able to prove he is better than Lewis.

If I was Lewis I'd probably specifically request they float rumors to troll some fans, considering the hate they spew his way.
I'm so glad that is not how winners think.🙄
I think you'll find anyone can be vindictive given the right motivation.
Anyone?

How about the Dalai Lama?? 😝
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Has anyone seen the new Project One teaser film..... Now that livery would look awesome if translated to the F1 car!!!
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GalacticHitchHiker wrote:
04 Feb 2021, 20:57
Yup, big "IF", but if it is indeed true, who else could he be worried about enough to want that clause in his contract?
Maybe it’s not about “i want a veto”, but more of “we cant give you 50 million or 4 years, but we are willing to give you a veto in who joins as a token to show that we want to continue this journey together.” A veto could be played as a card for more money or shares too, i.e. if they really want to sign a particular driver but Hamilton has a veto and could use that as a bargaining chip.

The whole contract negotiations are surely about things both want, but cant have (like more money, shares or 4 years), so they are finding other clauses to compensate for demands not being met.
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Phil wrote:
06 Feb 2021, 19:09
GalacticHitchHiker wrote:
04 Feb 2021, 20:57
Yup, big "IF", but if it is indeed true, who else could he be worried about enough to want that clause in his contract?
Maybe it’s not about “i want a veto”, but more of “we cant give you 50 million or 4 years, but we are willing to give you a veto in who joins as a token to show that we want to continue this journey together.” A veto could be played as a card for more money or shares too, i.e. if they really want to sign a particular driver but Hamilton has a veto and could use that as a bargaining chip.

The whole contract negotiations are surely about things both want, but cant have (like more money, shares or 4 years), so they are finding other clauses to compensate for demands not being met.
There is no place for common sense in these threads any more. What do you think this is, a technical forum? 😝
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Is the W12 speculation thread up and running yet? We’re less than a month from the reveal!

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06 Feb 2021, 20:20
Is the W12 speculation thread up and running yet? We’re less than a month from the reveal!
Nope, we don't have a thread for that. The only ones we have are for the Alpine, Ferrari and McLaren. I'll start it myself now.
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Morteza wrote:
06 Feb 2021, 20:31
zibby43 wrote:
06 Feb 2021, 20:20
Is the W12 speculation thread up and running yet? We’re less than a month from the reveal!
Nope, we don't have a thread for that. The only ones we have are for the Alpine, Ferrari and McLaren. I'll start it myself now.
Thanks man! I didn’t know if I was just not finding it. :lol: I think you should definitely post the image you shared above there, too.

Great way to kick off that thread. =D>

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zibby43 wrote:
06 Feb 2021, 20:37
Morteza wrote:
06 Feb 2021, 20:31
zibby43 wrote:
06 Feb 2021, 20:20


Is the W12 speculation thread up and running yet? We’re less than a month from the reveal!
Nope, we don't have a thread for that. The only ones we have are for the Alpine, Ferrari and McLaren. I'll start it myself now.
Thanks man! I didn’t know if I was just not finding it. :lol: I think you should definitely post the image you shared above there, too.

Great way to kick off that thread. =D>
I just did.
Posted all the relevant tweets there.
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Mercedes just announced a one year deal for Hamilton. Looks like 2021 will be his last season then. Smart move really to collect another championship this year and go out on a high.

https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/news/2 ... ract-2021/

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Wow. I’m disapointed, but saw this as a possibility. I was hoping for at least two years comittment from both sides.
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Phil wrote:
08 Feb 2021, 13:30
Wow. I’m disapointed, but saw this as a possibility. I was hoping for at least two years comittment from both sides.
I believe F1 insider reported it yesterday as a 1+1, option for a second year. At this stage in his career, Lewis is probably looking at flexibility, not long term, at least that’s what I think.
Q: (Stefano Mancini – La Stampa) Kimi, will you help Vettel to win his championship this year?
Kimi Raikkonen: I can only drive one car, obviously. 
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