thank you for finally getting some closure on what was said; hopefully we let sleeping dogs lie - ferrari in brasil 2007, mclaren in germany 2008 the universe balances
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thank you for finally getting some closure on what was said; hopefully we let sleeping dogs lie - ferrari in brasil 2007, mclaren in germany 2008 the universe balances
Yes that was what I was referring to, and I stand by it, Ferrari publicly acknowledged that it was team orders, while McLaren never ever did that, in any of the cases they used team orders.Quote:
Originally Posted by PolePosition_1
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/69542Quote:
Q: Heikki, some people are saying your role in McLaren is a support role for Lewis Hamilton. How do you see your role?
Heikki KOVALAINEN: Well, I think first of all I don't think Lewis needs any help. I think he has shown himself that he can do the job and that he doesn't need anyone there. The second point is that I am trying to do the maximum for myself and I am not helping any other drivers, that's for sure. And I have no instructions from the team.
In the past it has been very clear that at McLaren they have had the policy of equal drivers and both have the same opportunities. I have the same car, the same opportunity and I am just working towards improving the pace and the results. The last few races have been a little bit disappointing but the only way to move on is to keep working hard and eventually the results will come. Interestingly, following this conversation it always arises that I am helping and I am in the support role but I don't see it like that.
If Lewis doesn't need any help from Heikki, he still needs him. Each team has two drivers. :)
Not "help", but "co-operation". In races where Lewis is clearly faster, whether through his own talent or the team's strategy, he does not need to be held up for too long by his own team mate.
Now that we've actually got quotes, rather than speculation, I hope the matter can be put behind us.
Erm....Monaco 2007. Ron Dennis admitted team orders were used.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/moto...ne/6696953.stm
There many instances when DC has helped Mika Hakkinen. I'm not going to dig up every occassion, but to say McLaren have never admitted to using team orders is an out right lie. McLaren have admitted they use team orders when only one driver has a shot at title.
Also - no reply on my other post, same as you ignoring my comments about Brazil 2007.
I see a pattern of misreading my posts, arguing back - I point out you totally mis-read my post. And you can't argue back because you know your not making much sense.
And more to the point - you can't back up anything which you say and claim is fact.
Hi PoleQuote:
Originally Posted by PolePosition_1
You will get used to our friend. Don't bang your head against a brick wall :D
Look who's taking again, Mr. See no bad ,Hear no bad (as long as it isn't about a certain red team).Quote:
Originally Posted by Knock-on
Not a proper quote with transcript, link and from a reputable source.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Whatever next :D
Heikki is right in what he says.
I've no doubt that Ron warned him that there was a fast Lewis coming behind him and that it was expected that Heikki wouldn't compromise the opportunity for McLaren to get the best possible result for the team. That's common sense.
However, no matter what people might claim, he was just told that Lewis was faster and was not ordered to let Lewis pass.
:rotflmao:Quote:
Originally Posted by Knock-on