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18th January 2021, 20:17 #21
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This is how fake news is propagated as fact. Rumour suddenly becomes source. Come dude, you are smarter than that. WTF
Reduction in head count is due to the 2022 regulations which separate operational costs from Driver wages. There is no conflict here.
The real issue here is whether the Mercedes F1 team can afford Hamilton. If they can't he would walk without regrets. Hamilton's value is not overvalued, it is what it is. If you want the best, then you have to pay for it. That is why some drive Toyota Prius and others drive Porsches. You pay for what you get. You could argue that Porsches are over valued. That is your personal view. Those that buy Porsches think differently. It is simply a matter of perspective. You are obviously a Prius kind of guy.
Besides, Hamilton would ask for what he thinks he is worth. It is up to him to state his worth.Last edited by Nitrodaze; 19th January 2021 at 08:52.
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18th January 2021, 20:52 #22
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When media outlets are quoting the CEO of Mercedes it is not fake news. If there was no issues to be negotiated/resolved then the deal would have been completed just like the other 19 drivers on the grid.
Reduction in head count is due to the 2022 regulations which separate operational costs from Driver wages. There is no conflict here.
The real issue here is whether the Mercedes F1 team can afford Hamilton.
I fully expect them to reach agreement, even if it one of the other owners picking up the cost of Hamilton contract.
If you want the best, then you have to pay for it.
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18th January 2021, 23:50 #23
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I doubt the CEO of Mercedes would be talking to the press about ongoing negotiations. It would be simply irresponsible. So fake news buddy.
Well, the fact remain the same. Can they pay to keep Hamilton or not? Either way, l suspect Hamilton would not be bothered. He has done it all.
I think you demonstrate bias here. Because if you have watched Hamilton throughout the Hybrid era, your statemernt is the last thing that would cross your mind about the seven times world champion. If you don't understand motor racing, maybe you should keep to what you know.Last edited by Nitrodaze; 18th January 2021 at 23:57.
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19th January 2021, 01:38 #24
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Happens all the time in sports. And his statements were made well before negotiations had started.
Well, the fact remain the same. Can they pay to keep Hamilton or not? Either way, l suspect Hamilton would not be bothered. He has done it all.
I think you demonstrate bias here.
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19th January 2021, 07:00 #25
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I think the phrase l used was " I suspect". Meaning l don't know but guess that he might not be bothered.
I am reacting to your bias against Hamilton. I find any sort of disparaging of any person of talent very disagreeable. When someone such as yourself come into this motorsport forums to undermine many years of work that has resulted in the cumulation of seven drivers championship titles. I find it a very poor understanding of what it takes to win one title not to speak of seven.
It may be because you have a dislike for the man. Or are jealous of his success or other reasons. Whatever the case, for those of us who have watched intently every season that has resulted in him winning each title and properly understand the rigor that went into getting ahead and staying ahead, would challenge this sort of views.Last edited by Nitrodaze; 19th January 2021 at 08:57.
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19th January 2021, 09:17 #26
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That is one theory. But the flip side is Mercedes may not have won seven constructors title with Hamilton in a Ferrari either. As a matter of fact, Ferrari may have won the constructors and driver title from 2017 todate with Hamilton in their car some may argue.
The Mercedes has not always been the fastest car.Last edited by Nitrodaze; 19th January 2021 at 09:29.
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19th January 2021, 09:26 #27
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The thing is, every country's economy is affected by the pandemic. The top five economies are severely impacted and show borrowing well in excess of GDP. Japan for instance is over 200% their GDP. With Italy 163% and Portugal 163% effectively pulling the eurozone close to the limits of their GDP. My point is, they would all recover in unison to their pre-covid percentages as the pandemic eases.
Bysides, 40 Million in pandemic economy is worth a lot less than in 2018 for instance. Hence, Hamiton may probably be getting what he has always been paid; inflation adjusted.Better a witty fool than a foolish wit.
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