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[phil12321]

In regards to Whitmarsh this just seems like a classic case of "the chickens coming home to roost"... for all the crap that he dished out to his best driver in Lewis has returned to bite him in the arse. Way to go Lewis!!! Keep it up!!

[racechick]

In regards to Whitmarsh this just seems like a classic case of "the chickens coming home to roost"... for all the crap that he dished out to his best driver in Lewis has returned to bite him in the arse. Way to go Lewis!!! Keep it up!!

[killem2]

Just have to mention, when massa sucks, it is massa well doing his best to suck..

When Hamiliton sucks, its team orders.

[The Second Coming]

Just have to mention, when massa sucks, it is massa well doing his best to suck..

When Hamiliton sucks, its team orders.

When Massa sucks? Has he ever not sucked. At least Lewis wins no matter the obstacle (in his worst year, he still won three races...in an average car), he's earned more championship points in his last five years for his team that Massa can ever dream of coming close to. I could go on and on. You would think, in Massa's position, he would (try) perform at a level to cause Ferrari the slightest hesitation about #1 vs. #2. At this point, the only thing he's doing is causing Ferrari to hesitate about 1.Whether to just run one car for the rest of the season and save themselves a ton of money, 2.Replace him mid-season or 3.Let him run the rest of the season and completely destroy what's left of an F1 career with no value to offer any other team. So far, seems Ferrari have chosen option 3.

[racechick]

Just have to mention, when massa sucks, it is massa well doing his best to suck..

When Hamiliton sucks, its team orders.

Team orders? No. You're getting confused, it was team orders at Ferrari when Felipe had to pull over.


And how has Hamilton 'sucked' in all of this?

[andrew]

Just have to mention, when massa sucks, it is massa well doing his best to suck..

When Hamiliton sucks, its team orders.

Team orders? No. You're getting confused, it was team orders at Ferrari when Felipe had to pull over.


And how has Hamilton 'sucked' in all of this?

Did you not see Massa let Maldy and Alonso past? Ruined his own race he slowed so much.

[racechick]

Just have to mention, when massa sucks, it is massa well doing his best to suck..

When Hamiliton sucks, its team orders.

Team orders? No. You're getting confused, it was team orders at Ferrari when Felipe had to pull over.


And how has Hamilton 'sucked' in all of this?

Did you not see Massa let Maldy and Alonso past? Ruined his own race he slowed so much.

Yes I saw that. I was gobsmacked!

[andrew]

Just have to mention, when massa sucks, it is massa well doing his best to suck..

When Hamiliton sucks, its team orders.

Team orders? No. You're getting confused, it was team orders at Ferrari when Felipe had to pull over.


And how has Hamilton 'sucked' in all of this?

Did you not see Massa let Maldy and Alonso past? Ruined his own race he slowed so much.

Yes I saw that. I was gobsmacked!

Had to be a team order.

[The Second Coming]

Just have to mention, when massa sucks, it is massa well doing his best to suck..

When Hamiliton sucks, its team orders.

Team orders? No. You're getting confused, it was team orders at Ferrari when Felipe had to pull over.


And how has Hamilton 'sucked' in all of this?

Did you not see Massa let Maldy and Alonso past? Ruined his own race he slowed so much.

Yes I saw that. I was gobsmacked!

He didn't have much of a choice for fear of incurring another penalty. Afterall, he was being lapped. He gets lapped consistently so he knows what to do.

[racechick]

I thouht he might have made it harder for maldonado, he's very good at making it hard when he has a mind to. But no, he just got straight out the way. Maybe its his way of saying, 'I am not just at Ferrari to help you Senor Alonso!' Massa making a stand

[Hammer278]

I thouht he might have made it harder for maldonado, he's very good at making it hard when he has a mind to. But no, he just got straight out the way. Maybe its his way of saying, 'I am not just at Ferrari to help you Senor Alonso!' Massa making a stand

That's his version of a "stand"? The level of pathetic-ness in F1 knows no bounds then.

[racechick]

I credited Whitmarsh with his recent praise of Lewis, then I read this

Whitmarsh "My affection and admiration for Lewis have been enhanced by events this weekend. The relationship between Lewis and the team is stronger and better and hopefully we will work together for a long time."

Is that so? I find that comment beggars belief. Whitmarsh has worked closely with Lewis since Lewis was a 13yr old boy. And only now does he realise lewis' full potential? Its taken 13yrs to arrive at this? Then his judgement of talent and personality is woefully lacking for someone in his position. In fact I cant accept he's suddenly realised this.
So the alternative is, he's known Lewis' capabilities and personality for quite some time but for some reson has a problem with Lewis(His own ego? hang over from the contract row with Anthony?) Dunno, could be anything. And thats fine. We can't help who we like and dislike. But we can treat people we have a problem with professionally and with respect . Whitmarsh hasn't done this with Lewis. His comments and digs over the past couple of years; such as ......Lewis doesnt look after his tyres, Lewis is upset that Jenson beat him, Jenson can run a team and Lewis is learning and on and on and on, All of which Lewis has refuted either by his comments or actions on track; show a lack of respect and consideration for Lewis as a person and as a professional.
So why the sudden change? He's suddenly realised lewis' worth? or he's eternally grateful that lewis didnt stoop to his level and play the pay back game? Lewis had ample reason to do so after this and last season but he rose above it and supported the team. Lets hope Whitmarsh has learnt his leason and isnt just mouthing platitudes because he's in a tight spot.

McLaren and Lewis deserve better than this!

[acosmichippo]

Read the quote again; you're putting words into Whitmarsh's mouth.

[scotty]

I dunno how you are actually capable of reading so much into such insignificant and small comments

[McLaren]

Yea it's getting beyond belief now.MW gives Lewis praise and still...........