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[The Second Coming]

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!

If you wanted to pick the carcass of this quote to bits, maybe Whitmarsh was just outwardly thanking Lewis for not throwing him and the team to the wolves after the umpteenth and biggest cockup of the season. Or maybe Whitmarsh is aware of the public perception that Lewis is not "connected" with the team since Ron left the Team Principal post. Or maybe it's "Poachers, stay away from our Lewis!" But honestly, I think this is just an opportunity to do a little PR in the media. Martin wanted to say something nice.

[andrew]

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

When you're desperate to prove something you'll see what you want to see even when it's not there.

But to be fair I can kind of see how this comment can be misconstrued but I don't think Whitmarsh is meaning that they team and driver were not close already.

[What's Burning?]

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

When you're desperate to prove something you'll see what you want to see even when it's not there.

But to be fair I can kind of see how this comment can be misconstrued but I don't think Whitmarsh is meaning that they team and driver were not close already.

Neither of you are women.

[scotty]

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

When you're desperate to prove something you'll see what you want to see even when it's not there.

But to be fair I can kind of see how this comment can be misconstrued but I don't think Whitmarsh is meaning that they team and driver were not close already.

Neither of you are women.

So you mean like this situation:

[vlad]

[racechick]

Thats pretty good Scotty!

[The Ram]

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!

Hamilton saved his job that's why all the but kissing. He'll be back to normal in a few races...

[racechick]

Yes its fairly obvious why he suddenly decided to start praising Lewis at this particular race. Here's another comment from the same interview.

"But I have to say he showed some greatness I had not seen before."

In all 13 years he's worked with him he didnt spot this greatness until the cockup in Spain? Well it was a good job Ron was awake 13 years ago and recognised it.

(Andrew, before you ask, Telegraph )

[acosmichippo]

[scotty]

[bud]

He praises Button he's favouring him for not praising Lewis.
He praises Hamilton he's doing it for alterior motives.
The bloke can't win!

[Hammer278]

Lol the timing of the gifs after racechick's post is hilarious!!

[racechick]

Like Whitmarsh's timing to start heaping lavish praise on Hamilton after years of disrespect. He's now said he deserves to win the Monaco GP

[LRW]

Conspiracy, definitely a conspiracy.

[darwin dali]

Who's the head banger?