Alright when was that again.....?

[Philip Antonia]

I'm hoping the team has a sizable budget!! Lol I hope he does well over there and has fun. A chance to put the past behind him and try again

 

[WPxNJ]

Max Chilton 2.0

Nice to see all the encouraging words here, but this has failure written all over it.

His first rolling start should be quite the adventure.

 

[Appie Kuipers]

For sure Hamilton does not want Max as a team mate, wonder why?

 

[Dave Stephenson]

wut?!?!?!

 

[markg88]

He wasn't considered the goat before 2014, very good yes, but not the goat. The Mercedes steamroller has destroyed F1 in many ways and Hamilton has become Narcissistic.

 

[Antony Snook]

For sure Hamilton does not want Max as a team mate, wonder why?

Max can beat Lewis. And Max is not a team player so he wont play team game.

 

[Antony Snook]

As a top driver you need somone who can sit in the car and follow you. Help keep rivals off. This has been problem at Red Bull Maxis team mates are off his pace making Max do the majority of work. Meaning the team are low in constructors championship.

 

[Neilski]

For sure Hamilton does not want Max as a team mate, wonder why?

...and you've gone with this as a title:

Hamilton signs contract with NO MAX permision.

If this is for real maybe you can indicate your source? Wild claims like this have been circulating for ages but who knows if there's any truth to them. (I seriously doubt that Mercedes would admit to it even if it were true, which would keep it pretty much in the "rumour" zone.)

 

[AndrewBo]

Agree @Neilski

So here are some "facts"

Source Lewis Hamilton contract: Mercedes man has four demands to sign new deal | GiveMeSport


Quote:


Firstly, Hamilton has requested a pay rise that would see him earn a whopping £35.5 million per year; the highest salary in all of F1.

More controversially, though, Hamilton also wants a 10% share of Mercedes prize money should the side lift an eighth-straight title. Based on the 2020 pot, this would amount to a £13 million windfall for Hamilton.

He has also asked that Mercedes gift him one of their upcoming, limited-production AMG One cars. A limited-run of 250 of the two-door coupes, which will feature F1-derived technology, are set to be produced - and Hamilton wants one to be set aside for him.

Finally, Hamilton also wants to be guaranteed a 'hands-on' role with the team, helping them in making the electric transition. Reports suggest that Hamilton expects this to be more than just a figurehead-type position.

Quote End

 

[ToroRossoRulez]

Jim Clark, Nigel Mansell, James Hunt, John Surtees, Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorn, Graham Hill...

You know you're reaching when you start calling Hunt and Mansell better drivers

MOD Edit: Insult removed ToS !

 

[Appie Kuipers]

...and you've gone with this as a title:

If this is for real maybe you can indicate your source? Wild claims like this have been circulating for ages but who knows if there's any truth to them. (I seriously doubt that Mercedes would admit to it even if it were true, which would keep it pretty much in the "rumour" zone.)

F1Maximaal.

 

[michelforest]

He's probably a better driver, but Danica Patrick leaps to mind as a good example of this.

And Franchitti, Villeneuve, etc. Around 2008-2009, some Indycar drivers tried to switch to NASCAR because that was where the sponsors were, but most failed, unless they raced on road courses. They simply couldn’t get used to heavier cars and completely different setups,

 

[fatal4you]

I know why he dosent want to do ovals, but man It'd be a blast. I wouldnt mind taking the ovals then...

Why anyone wanting to do ovals is beyond me. Ovals is only for people who can't remember which corner goes in which direction.

 

[WPxNJ]

"Ovals is only for people who can't remember which corner goes in which direction. "

 

[GeekyDeaks]

F1Maximaal.

That rumour came from F1insider originally.... it's also a veto for any driver changes, not just Max. When I first read about that rumour I actually thought it was more in response to George Russell than Max

 

[fatal4you]

"Ovals is only for people who can't remember which corner goes in which direction. "

Is that yours?

 

[Appie Kuipers]

Rumour or not, Max would beat him in the Merc, the same for Russell

 

[Jan Larsen]

Why anyone wanting to do ovals is beyond me. Ovals is only for people who can't remember which corner goes in which direction.

Wut? That litterally has nothing to do with my post.

 

[Paul Glover]

Rumour or not, Max would beat him in the Merc, the same for Russell

I like Max, but he isn't as composed as Hamilton. Russell I think has a better chance, he is similar to Hamilton.

Anyway, without Hamilton I don't know if Merc would be where they are you know. I think he deserves more credit that you're willing to give him.

 

[fatal4you]

More ground effect, and mechanical grip, with less complexity in the cockpit I think are all good idea, however...

What if the drivers were allowed to carry special charms in the cars with them? Things like... banana peels, turtle shells, giant mushrooms, and 'stars' among other things?

No, opposite, less aero, that makes cars easier to develop.