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#166860
I completely agree with everything Kovalainen is saying. It is absolutely true that, for the most part, on the few occasions on which upgrades were rushed out for Grands Prix, that Kovalainen has not been given first refusal, and that Kovalainen has often had to carry more fuel than Hamilton in qualifying.

However, Kovalainen is only telling part of the story, and he knows this full well. Kovalainen's performances in the races themselves has been so lamentable that he is not deserving of getting the first call on new parts and fuel levels. I would be disgusted to see Kovalainen given those privileges, as he has been a total liability for McLaren. This season is more telling than last about Kovalainen's performances. Overall, Kovalainen has had just as many chances, if not more, to win races than Hamilton, but he has taken none of them. In these instances, he can blame nobody but himself.

I desperately hope McLaren have the guts to tell Hamilton and his father to get lost. That Kovalainen will not be allowed to linger at McLaren, which, whilst ensuring Hamilton has the best possible chance of success, will handicap the team as a whole. If Hamilton does not like this, fearing a talented team mate, he is very welcome and entitled to buy his way of his contract. McLaren was around long before Hamilton came about and will be around long after he is gone.


Exaggeration much!
I agree with you on everything except the last paragraph :confused: ,some people really get carried away with their predictions or what they think is happening in the McLaren camp.McLaren are a business,they will do what is necessary to promote that business. Know matter what you think of Lewis he is at McLaren because of his talent,he has proven himself time and time again,not just in F1.You really need to read up on Lewis race history and his relationship with McLaren.

The fact is, Kovalalinen is not good enough to be a McLaren driver,he is two slow . McLaren could of won the constructors last year if they had another driver that was as quick as Lewis.You really think Lewis cares if his team mate is fast,he would want that for the team.I think he has shown what he can do against fast drivers,remember silverstone and kimi in the rain,remember Alonso and Lewis in 2007.

"He is welcome to buy his way out" lol,is this some kind of soap opera you are dreaming about,right now Lewis and McLaren are laughing their heads off.

"McLaren was around long before lewis",who said they were not,you sound like you are angry over something that is not even happening.You talk about Lewis's dad,wouldn't you want the best deal for your son? i mean,you would hand it to some stranger calling himself an agent,making million while pimping your son for the highest bidder.He has put eighteen years into his sons career,working three jobs,making sure he has everything to proceed in this expensive sport,you really think he is going to hand it over to some money grabbing agent?

Anthony sent Lewis over to Ron Dennis at that signing,while getting Ron's autograph Lewis introduced himself by saying "Hi I'm Lewis Hamilton. I won the British Championship and one day I want to be racing your cars,"come on,this is a chess move,years later McLaren signed him,karma baby. :D How many of you here, kind of wish you had a farther driving you that way,even though you love your own father,it still takes a special kind of dad,many try and fail.

Lewis has had a great career in and outside F1,winning many titles,this alone has earned him the right to be where he is today. McLaren know they only come along every so often,this is one of those moments in the groups long great racing history so. They have a champ amongst champs on their books,they will do everything in their power to make sure he is given the tools to win,some drivers are given the tools ,but unfortunately don't win.

You are a McLaren fan,but you have let your personal feelings get in the way,are you really a true McLaren fan? You don't have to like him, but at least stay loyal to the team,don't bad mouth him for nothing other than your dislike,you might as well be bad mouthing McLaren. :nono::nono::nono::nono::nono:


Their are fans and fans i guess.. :crying:
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#166864
If Hamilton does not mind too much who his teammate is, why is his father and he pushing backstage for a non-entity like Kovalainen to remain in the second McLaren seat? (Both want Kovalainen to stay.)

Frankly Anthony Hamilton needs to butt out of Lewis' affairs, maybe he's scared of losing his meal ticket. I dislike fathers getting involved, they have no place in a F1 garage!

I would go further. Hamilton is an employee of McLaren, and his father has nothing to do with the team. He should content himself with the free giblets he gets in the Brand Centre each race. Obviously, Hamilton, as a talented driver and team member, should have his opinion heard. But he has no business interfering with the decisions made at board level. The truth be told, sometimes I have been getting frustrated with McLaren since 2007. It seems as though the team is always tip-toeing around Hamilton. This is not acceptable.

:yes: Ant needs to piss off he doesn't give a crap about McLaren. Martin needs to keep Lewis in place and basically make it clear that he needs to carry on being a team player and that Martin should be the one to choose who gets the seats. I do think Lewis has become much more of a team player ever since the lie gate where the team pretty much bailed him out.
#166865
If Hamilton does not mind too much who his teammate is, why is his father and he pushing backstage for a non-entity like Kovalainen to remain in the second McLaren seat? (Both want Kovalainen to stay.)

Frankly Anthony Hamilton needs to butt out of Lewis' affairs, maybe he's scared of losing his meal ticket. I dislike fathers getting involved, they have no place in a F1 garage!

I would go further. Hamilton is an employee of McLaren, and his father has nothing to do with the team. He should content himself with the free giblets he gets in the Brand Centre each race. Obviously, Hamilton, as a talented driver and team member, should have his opinion heard. But he has no business interfering with the decisions made at board level. The truth be told, sometimes I have been getting frustrated with McLaren since 2007. It seems as though the team is always tip-toeing around Hamilton. This is not acceptable.

:yes: Ant needs to piss off he doesn't give a crap about McLaren. Martin needs to keep Lewis in place and basically make it clear that he needs to carry on being a team player and that Martin should be the one to choose who gets the seats. I do think Lewis has become much more of a team player ever since the lie gate where the team pretty much bailed him out.


You have to realise though. McLaren seem to want to do everything to please Lewis. I suppose he as a product is very marketable to the Woking.
#166868
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:
#166874
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:


hahahahah

"I have to tell you now that no such undertaking has been received, and that consequently this country is at war with Germany."
#166876
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:

Not even close :P


I dunno, both are genius drivers, both cheats, both loved by a team they have a huge say in running... :twisted:
#166887
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:

Not even close :P


I dunno, both are genius drivers, both cheats, both loved by a team they have a huge say in running... :twisted:

How dare you call the greatest driver in the history of F1 a cheat, to the dungeon with you :hehe: !!!
#166895
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:

Not even close :P


I dunno, both are genius drivers, both cheats, both loved by a team they have a huge say in running... :twisted:

How dare you call the greatest driver in the history of F1 a cheat, to the dungeon with you :hehe: !!!

:rofl: oh deer see it's all fine when you guys talk about these topics you don't go over the top or take comments as personal insults but you mods have now opened up another thread to be destroyed by the extremists of this forum.

[EDIT]

If anyone read the first bit i wrote here in italics i was referring to a different thread by mistake so i deleted it
#166897
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:

Not even close :P


I dunno, both are genius drivers, both cheats, both loved by a team they have a huge say in running... :twisted:

How dare you call the greatest driver in the history of F1 a cheat, to the dungeon with you :hehe: !!!

:rofl: oh deer see it's all fine when you guys talk about these topics you don't go over the top or take comments as personal insults but you mods have now opened up another thread to be destroyed by the extremists of this forum.

wrong post


Your edit = lmfao. :P

Yeah, just in case anyone gets bent out of shape, i was joking!
#166898
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:

Not even close :P


I dunno, both are genius drivers, both cheats, both loved by a team they have a huge say in running... :twisted:

How dare you call the greatest driver in the history of F1 a cheat, to the dungeon with you :hehe: !!!

:rofl: oh deer see it's all fine when you guys talk about these topics you don't go over the top or take comments as personal insults but you mods have now opened up another thread to be destroyed by the extremists of this forum.

wrong post

I'm not a mod anymore fyi so now I get to play along :wink: !
#166899
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:

Not even close :P


I dunno, both are genius drivers, both cheats, both loved by a team they have a huge say in running... :twisted:

How dare you call the greatest driver in the history of F1 a cheat, to the dungeon with you :hehe: !!!

:rofl: oh deer see it's all fine when you guys talk about these topics you don't go over the top or take comments as personal insults but you mods have now opened up another thread to be destroyed by the extremists of this forum.

wrong post

I'm not a mod anymore fyi so now I get to play along :wink: !

LOL i didn't notice that before!
By Gaz
#166900
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:


Nah he's not rammed anyone of the track yet, or had Ron get on the radio

"come on Hekki, move over think of the championship"


:twisted:
#166901
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:

Not even close :P


I dunno, both are genius drivers, both cheats, both loved by a team they have a huge say in running... :twisted:

How dare you call the greatest driver in the history of F1 a cheat, to the dungeon with you :hehe: !!!

:rofl: oh deer see it's all fine when you guys talk about these topics you don't go over the top or take comments as personal insults but you mods have now opened up another thread to be destroyed by the extremists of this forum.

wrong post

I'm not a mod anymore fyi so now I get to play along :wink: !

Yeah baby :whip:
#166910
Let's face it, he is McLaren's very own Michael Schumacher. :boxedin::twisted:


Nah he's not rammed anyone of the track yet, or had Ron get on the radio

"come on Hekki, move over think of the championship"


:twisted:


It's all in code now. Germany 2008... and then he did his barging people off the track bit at Monza last year. All Hamilton has to do now is directly take someone out for the title!! :hehe::whip:
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