Lowe And Hamilton Reunited At Mercedes

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[Graham Laing]

Almost like rats escaping from a sinking ship. Or am I reading too much into this

 

[Qazdar Karim]

McLaren's total overhaul or McLaren's free fall ?

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

I am curious what will happen when the board of directors of Mercedes at some point in the future (in case successes stay out like what happened to Toyota/Honda) decides to pull the plug on their F1-project. Will the same people that now left McLaren come crawling back?

McLaren will be a team that will always be present in the Formula 1 while large car manufactures, with the exception of Ferrari, tend to drop out over time.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Some might go back, some might retire, some might join other teams.

Mercedes has an all-star team of people right now and if Merc pull out it would be like Christmas for the other teams.
Not to mention the two drivers they got.

 

[Markus Neumann]

I think McLaren will be fine, they have always been a collective of brilliant minds rather than one single figure sticking out.
Also, I don't think Mercedes will pull out. They are probably the manufacturer who is more involved in motorsports than any other (and by that I mean ALL manufacturers, not just the ones currently in F1; and yes, even Ferrari), it just doesn't make sense for them to not have a team in what is arguably the pinnacle of motorsport.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

They are definitely here for the short future. Otherwise you don´t go on a spending-spree buying Hamilton as well as guys like Paddy.

But ultimately i think it all comes down to the titles.
No title in 14 or 15 and i´m positive the board will shut down the program.

 

[Gerald Chinoy]

I just hope Lewis's move to Mercedes gives him and the team a chance to get on top of other teams, not only in qualifying but also in the races.
Mercedes do deserve a shot at the championship for drivers and constructors.
Both Nico and Lewis are fighting hard, but just a bit more is required from the team and the car to get where they want to be.
Hoping Monaco will be good for them if they can get a good quali result, as overtaking is very difficult their.
Figures crossed.