Hami + Merc = No Wins, No WDC = Sad honda ghey

BOOM!

 

Im over Hami. Perez is the new Hami

 

I wonder if Lewis knows something others don't know. Could he have seen or learned something in the dyno rooms of Team Mercedes that convinced him that he would have a winning hand in 2014? I have to say that I am somewhat shocked by the news. It is a very big gamble to go from a winning team like McLaren to Mercedes, which has done nothing in the last 3 years. The extra money is an enticement no doubt, but Lewis must know that his career is on the line here.

As for Schumi, he took the news rather gracefully I would say. Maybe he knows something others don't know. He was beloved by Ferrari before he went with Mercedes. Maybe he too has a deal in hand to replace Massa for one season until 2014 when Seb may drive for the Scuderia. I would love to see Schumi finish out his career at Ferrari again.

As for Perez, McLaren really didn't have much of a hand to play, did it? Perez is good, but not that good. He has shown brilliance at times, but other times, he has languished back in the field. Perhaps Perez understood that if Seb does indeed drive for Ferrari, then he will never have a chance to drive there for a long time.

As I said before, Silly Season is amongst us...

 

While this pic (http://www.yallaf1.com/2012/09/28/me...ton-the-brand/) is old, it is nonetheless priceless... it certainly illustrates why Hami made his move...which brings me to this observation...sometimes in life, one has to say, no to certain requests made by others in the interest of being a person of character during times of temptation...in this case, Hami is on a fool's errand

Later, Ken

 

You're so full of ish!

 

Found this comment funny on the link that you posted Ken:

So this is what mercedes dropped a 7 time champion for?
A posing *** with a high opinion of himself.
What a stunning shot….right in the head, boomkasha blingin innit blud?
Thats what hamhead brings to mercedes just ridicule and ego and pathetic gangsta bs.
No wonder Mclaren were sick of him, the guys a nobhead, its high time he grew the f up, this is F1, not grand theft auto you plumnut!

With that out of my system, its time to wish Mr Schumi a continuing drive elsewhere and hopefully he’ll get a better car with a “lesser” team and show the boyblunda and his new mercenerary mercedes pals what racings really about, cos lets face it, they got a dog of a car and a brand new dog of a driver.

There were a couple of other funny posts as well. Bottom line is that it appears that Lewis sold his soul to the devil and his management group. Pimpin', pushing his brand and high profiling are his game now. I just wonder what will become of him if he wins no races after a couple of seasons. He will be of no value to anyone except maybe a drive with Tony Stewart's NASCAR team.

 

If Mercedes isn't going to be supplying engines and transmissions to McLaren, that could change things.

The real question that I know EVERYONE is thinking about is, who is going to get the Sauber seat?

 

More than once, Honda has been mentioned in the same breath as McLaren. Would be a natural as McLaren used Honda engines before during the Senna/Prost days. Honda has made it clear that they are backing motorsports and they were one of the manufacturers pushing for a 1.6 liter turbo. Might this have affected Lewis' thinking?

 

A knowing how under whelming the Honda engines were the last year before they left F1, could that have influenced Hami's decision? Hrm ....

 

On paper Gutierrez is their back up driver...he, of course, will B wanting a shot and if he does not get it, he will B pissed...now if Slim is backing him as well as Perez, since they R both Mexican, then he may get a shot...otherwise Sauber will need to find someone that can fill the financial sponsorship left by Perez.

Later, Ken

 

This is kind of what I was alluding to. Honda had been pre-eminent in F1 in the late 80's and early 90's. Then came the Earth-dream POS that Jenson Button had to put up with. With that in mind, I am just wondering out lout if indeed Lewis had known about McLaren going to Honda engines while Mercedes had something up its sleeve. I guess we won't know until sometime next year what Honda plans to do.

 

I don't think Lewis would be privy to that kind of info, but who knows...

 

I just cannot believe that Lewis would go to Mercedes strictly for the money. He is smart enough to know that his career could be on the line. There has been discussion in the press about the Mercedes engine program for 2014, so there must have been something besides money being waved at him to make him go to Mercedes. On the other hand, this is F1 where intrigue and mystery are a part of daily life.

 

After being on the same kart team at 15yrs old for Mercedes, Hamilton and Rosberg are once again teammates after Hamilton signed a three year contract with MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS.

Statement from Lewis Hamilton:
“It is now time for me to take on a fresh challenge and I am very excited to begin a new chapter racing for the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team. Mercedes-Benz has such an incredible heritage in motorsport, along with a passion for winning which I share.

“Together, we can grow and rise to this new challenge. I believe that I can help steer the Silver Arrows to the top and achieve our joint ambitions of winning the world championships.”


Statement from Ross Brawn (Team Principal - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS)

“On behalf of MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS, I would first of all like to thank Michael Schumacher for the important contribution he has made to the growth of our team over the past three seasons. His energy and commitment have never wavered, even when results have not matched our own expectations, and we are determined to finish the 2012 season together on a high. As always, it has been a pleasure to work with Michael.

“Looking ahead to 2013, I am delighted to welcome Lewis Hamilton to our team. The arrival of a driver of Lewis’ calibre is a testament to the standing of Mercedes-Benz in Formula One and I am proud that Lewis shares our vision and ambition for the success of the Silver Arrows.

I believe that the combination of Lewis and Nico will be the most dynamic and exciting pairing on the grid next year, and I am looking forward to what we can achieve together.

“Over the past three years, we have been putting in place the foundations and building blocks that are needed to compete regularly for the world championship. Behind the scenes, we have assembled a team that is technically stronger, more experienced and better resourced, thanks to the support of PETRONAS and all of our loyal team partners.

The potential is now there to match any other team on the grid, which is the minimum standard for a Mercedes-Benz works team. Our task is now to translate that potential into on-track performance for next season and beyond.”

F1 Austin — with David Sims Jr.

 

Then again Lewis is a little immature, we all know that. For me I think this move confirms that he's in it for more fame/money than he is to win multiple championships, which is unfortunate since he is more than capable of being a multiple world champion. i just don't see how an engine in 2014 could have any effect on his decision, if indeed McLaren were to switch to Honda engines I would think that Honda would produce a better engine platform than Mercedes since they have experience from that 80's Senna/Prost era. It just doesn't add up for me, other than Lewis looking to increase his "image", its definitely a step down...