2016 Mercedes

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LOL 

[Emmcee 0]

If maccione or however you spell it thinks Hamilton is the only driver worthy of Ferrari spending the money, then that's Ferrari's issue right there, him!!!

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5 hours ago, Emmcee said:

If maccione or however you spell it thinks Hamilton is the only driver worthy of Ferrari spending the money, then that's Ferrari's issue right there, him!!!

 

On subject why Kimi Raikonnen was chosen, and not someone else who wasn't available, first you have to believe credibility of this: 

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The only person, that Ferrari´s chairman Sergio Marchionne thinks is worth to get is Lewis Hamilton. 

Kravitz (Sky)

 

[Emmcee 0]

Lewis with his current attitude, no way, Ferrari won't have any midnight boozing posted to social media.

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Ferrari could have hired Lewis instead of Seb - if they wanted to....

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1 hour ago, Emmcee said:

Lewis with his current attitude, no way, Ferrari won't have any midnight boozing posted to social media.

It is almost certain that traditionally ultra conservative Mercedes is not crazy about that prospect either, problem however is, that Ross, who (probably) told them initially don't worry, I take care of that, is not there anymore.

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Mercedes wanted immediate success and because schumi did stay around, they picked Lewis and it has worked but I still think there is fireworks still to come.

[Sakae 0]

Schumacher with Rosberg had a very much a different vehicle, and today we know, that most of Mercede's effort already then was directed towards new hybrid era commencing in 2014.

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Mercedes had enough?

Rumors of Mercedes pulling out of the F1 has been officially kicked off. On my part, despite assurance by Dr. Zetsche that racing is in MB's blood, I have been always suspicious that something is not quite right. In German psyche, a product has to be just right, yet F1 of today, can be argued, is not entirely that. For very long time it puzzled me how long it will take before there will be burst at the seams. Contrary to views of a respected member on this forum, Hamilton, Ecclestone (my addition) and alike are really not comfortable representatives for the company image that MB wishes to project. Only time will tell where this is going, but I think they will follow the way of BMW and could enter electric series or seeking similar technological exposure. Relevancy of the F1 is in stake. At the end they may stay, they may leave, but one thing is certain, there is a strong opposition group to the F1 among many shareholders. F1 media are chronically unreliable in presenting facts, but the headline in the link provided here resonates with me. 

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On 16 July 2016 at 9:17 PM, Sakae said:

Schumacher with Rosberg had a very much a different vehicle, and today we know, that most of Mercede's effort already then was directed towards new hybrid era commencing in 2014.

Cmon man to deny Schumacher and rosberg any credit on building a foundation for the near future is just plane disrespectful IMO, otherwise, why would Mercedes even hire schumi to begin with, if it wasn't to build success? Can't say Hamilton helped them from mclaren, so who did it? Nico on his own? 

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I am not sure where or why, but I would be last one to deny Michael's and others contribution to development of a car Mercedes dominates series today. On the contrary, I think current management and drivers IMV do not respect prior work and sacrifices made by Ross, Michael, and others. Michael basically sacrificed his legacy on this project, a gesture lost on simpleton minds polluting paddock today with their bloated egos.  

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Good post I agree. You try tell Lewis that ALL his success at Mercedes is from structure put in place those years ago, he would flatout deny it and say he rectified the teams issues as soon as he arrived, overnight most likely. Lewis is half the driver Michael was and we saw it  numerous times that even with a superior car, he found it almost impossible to pass Michael on circuit. Now he has tried to adopt the same driving strategy on circuit when competitions try overtake him, except he breaks emotional while schumi was solid as a rock.

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Fuelgate shenanigans?

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Media are really hilarious, yet they want to be considered and respected. When Hamilton is leading in points, than he has momentum, he is this and that on the top of a mountain, yaddy yaddy yadda, however when Rosberg leads, momentum becomes overnight myth? Sure, there are six races to go, and this is no end of the season, but anything goes in support for the lovely boy? Maybe he needs more than yaddy yaddy yadda. Focus would be good on a guy behind the steering wheel, and stop blaming team.

The momentum myth means Hamilton is far from done

 

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As I remember it, Schumacher spent 2010-2012 half a second behind his team-mate and kept crashing into people. The only shining light in that 3 year period was his pole at Monaco 2012.

Lewis has never once even hinted that he saved Mercedes or improved them himself, in fact even to this day he still keeps publically reminding the world how thankful and blessed he is (mostly on his facebook/twitter accounts).

And if Schumi deserves so much credit then why aren't any of you giving the same credit to Rosberg who's been there for nearly 7 years?

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Credit for development was confered upon Schumacher by Ross Brawn. Anyone who wants to have an argument about it should then contact Ross.

 

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[Jem of the Shire 0]

I might just do that! Shouldn't take me long to scour the fishing lakes of Britain. Wait a sec who's Ross Brown?

[Sakae 0]

One for the comic books.

So, why have you been against loosening rules, and let other guys improve their cars more quickly, like end of last year? Now, when its too late, and third WCC is under pretty much weird conditions in the bag, suddenly TP is playing a good guy? Really...

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Toto the "Darth Vader" of f1? Is that what he is getting at?

[Sakae 0]

Good reading between races.

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Messrs. Wolff and Lauda, may we have a comment, please?

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Does anyone heard whether Lowe is staying, or is he on his way out? Buzz on the internet is that he and Hamilton do not see eye to eye. I am not particularly keen to see him potentially at Ferrari, because I am not sure which car actually bears his, and only his signature. McLarne during his time was good but not too impressive, at Mercedes I think there are some other people who should collect credit, so it is hard to say what he does (I know that functionally he is there a technical section chief, but so what..?).

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Lewis head buts with anyone who has some authority over what he can do. Seems to me he doesn't like doing as he is told. Heard smedley's job at Williams is now under review, maybe massa was the only one keeping him employed as I get the impression he isn't to well liked.

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Mercedes caved AGAIN. A headline of an article reads - "We have no problem with Hamilton's driving in AD".  Well, OK, you are not alone in that point of view, but how about everything else? A lot of people were after Vettel in the past with his decision to overtake Webber, yet now when subject is Hamilton, ignoring his management, than he is untouchable? Nice to know there is no double standard in F1. [/sarcasm off]

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Did you forget me? You know what I think of Abu Dhabi and Lewis Hamilton. He's just as selfish as Vettel when the time comes. The difference with Vettel and Malaysia 2013 is no one was able to fight with Seb, he was so far ahead of everyone and redbull would've finished 1-2 in that race anyway and for him to use it as an excuse for the championship, championship against who? Casper the ghost, he was untouchable that year, that's the point people tried to raise and we all know webber wasn't on vettels level so a win for webber in the later years of the Vettel era was few and far between, just greed got the better of Seb then. And to top it of saying he was gearing for his life? Ohh bs if that was the case then he would've have pulled that stupid move on mark on Turkey 2010 when there was no where to go. Anyway that's old news and I don't want to go there as we will never agree on it.