"Hamilton agrees terms for a move to Mercedes" - Eddie Jordan
#1
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:47
People will dismiss this "because it is Eddie", but it is worth noting that he correctly predicted Schumacher joining Mercedes several weeks before it was officially announced.
Edit - please use this thread to discuss Lewis Hamilton's 2013 future
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#2
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:49
#3
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:49
#4
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:49
amazed he is leaving McLaren, especially to Mercedes who don't look even close to McLaren's competitiveness right now :/
#5
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:50
http://www.bbc.co.uk...rmula1/19489930
People will dismiss this "because it is Eddie", but it is worth noting that he correctly predicted Schumacher joining Mercedes several weeks before it was officially announced.
Dammit..you prempted my 'It's Eddie Jordan' quip.
who knows, clearly Lewis isn't too happy at the moment, god knows why to be honest (personal issues not withstanding), he's had bad luck, but the car is pretty competitive, unlike at the moment Mercedes which eats it's tyres and seems painful slow too often in races.
#6
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:51
i'd like to see Kobayshi at McLaren, that could be epic
#7
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:51
If true however it must mean something's gone wrong at McLaren and might fuel conspiracy theories as to Lewis' performance at Spa, and his decision to post confidential data.
Edited by Kvothe, 05 September 2012 - 16:03.
#8
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:52
Edited by korzeniow, 05 September 2012 - 15:52.
#9
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:52
I understand that Hamilton had always been friendly with Norbert Haug, and now that he isn't a main part of the McLaren setup (as he was when they were the 'works' squad and back when Lewis first came through) he might be looking to him for a seat and the same sort of guidance that perhaps he feels he isn't getting now at McLaren.
Ron Dennis was Lewis' mentor, with probably Haug second. That's not a slight on Martin Whitmarsh, as he obviously has known Lewis a very long time, but Dennis and Haug were his main 'benefactors' in his junior days.
#10
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:52
#11
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:53
#12
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:53
Lets wait and see. I would like to see Lewis in a different team though, for a few reasons. Who would go to Mclaren?
Di Resta?
#13
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:53
#14
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:54
#15
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:54
Di Resta?
he's been a real dissapointment imho
#16
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:55
I reckon its a definite possibility. I'm sure Mclaren would like to continue with all British line up and Di Resta is certainly no slouch.Di Resta?
#17
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:56
Di Resta?
What's the obsession with Di resta? He got beaten by Sutil, and is now getting beaten by the Hulk.
If anyone had to replace Lewis, Hulkenberg is the only viable candidate imo, he's been the most consistent of the midfield drivers this season and has put in some excellent performances.
Edited by Kvothe, 05 September 2012 - 15:56.
#18
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:56
- http://news.bbc.co.u...one/8368107.stm - November 20th, 2009 - Jordan's prediction/understanding/etc
- http://news.bbc.co.u...one/8427552.stm - December 23rd, 2009 - Deal confirmed
#19
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:57
At the moment this would be a huge backwards step for him. If a top driver moves, it's usually always to a more competitive team, or one who has reason to believe it will be more competitive. McLaren/Red Bull/Ferrari are the only teams which at the moment can guarantee some degree of success each year. Even if not the title, a top driver at these teams can expect to win a few races a year at least.
What have Mercedes done since they joined? Never been real front runners and won just 1 race because they clearly had the much better package for that circuit.
Lotus are a more likely contender than Mercedes for the foreseeable future IMO.
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#20
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:57
I hope this isn't true though because I'd really like to see Schumacher stay on for another year, though perhaps he can replace Massa at Ferrari or swap with McLaren! We never got to see him there before.
#21
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:58
Schumacher to McLaren then???
I'll just get me coat.........
....and my hat.
#22
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:58
i'd like to see Kobayshi at McLaren, that could be epic
I agree that would be absolutely awesome, but also highly unlikely.
I must say I'm not surprised by this news considering the last two events (Bernie on Schumacher and Hamilton's telemetry case), so it has to be said it is a very good timing for coming with such speculations.
That said, I do think there is a chance of Lewis leaving Mclaren, and the most likely option would be Mercedes because of the lack of other reasonable options. Also, he's a great talent and in the future he could come to achieve with Mercedes what Schumacher did with Ferrari when Ferrari was nowhere to be seen.
For Lewis' place at Mclaren I assume the most likely option would be di Resta.
#23
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:58
#24
Posted 05 September 2012 - 15:59
#25
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:00
McLaren is the best place for Lewis, Whitmarsh has made it clear he wants him to stay.
#26
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:00
Shame on you...and you are my team.
Like losing Senna all over again
#27
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:01
#28
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:01
he's been a real dissapointment imho
Theres not really much choice out there to be honest:
Merc/Red Bull/Ferrari drivers all tied up or won't join (Massa on way out, Schumi possibly if what hamilton goes).
What does that leave? Lotus, well Grosjean won't be touched with a bargepole, and Kimi won't drink from the same pool twice
Sauber: Kobi would be risky, and Perez looks more bound up with Ferrari/Red Bull
Williams: Senna/Pastor- not good enough
Toro Rosso: Too tied up with Red Bull
That only leaves the Force India drivers.. DiResta and Hulkenberg.
#29
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:01
Driver swap, Lewis to Merc shitbox, Schumi to McLaren
#30
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:01
#31
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:02
#32
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:02
Edited by GrumpyYoungMan, 05 September 2012 - 16:07.
#33
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:03
People will dismiss this "because it is Eddie", but it is worth noting that he correctly predicted Schumacher joining Mercedes several weeks before it was officially announced.
Which goes to show that if you make enough crazy predictions one of them is bound to come true.
#34
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:03
Edited by Jovanotti, 05 September 2012 - 16:04.
#35
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:04
Either Lewis knows something we don't or he's making an absolutely foolish move. Mercedes is going down.
I'm sure Haug would be involved in the discussions, and would be able to tell Lewis of the team's situation.
#36
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:04
Which goes to show that if you make enough crazy predictions one of them is bound to come true.;)
Clichéd, but a broken clock is right twice a day, than again Jordan doesn't tend to just make random driver announcements.
Edited by Kvothe, 05 September 2012 - 16:05.
#37
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:04
But only after Hamilton joins them.Weren't Mercedes suppose to pull out from F1?
#38
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:05
#39
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:05
I like the way you are thinkingYes please!
Driver swap, Lewis to Merc shitbox, Schumi to McLaren
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#40
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:06
New engine regs, their new engine drives like a V12Either Lewis knows something we don't or he's making an absolutely foolish move. Mercedes is going down.
#41
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:06
#42
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:07
Lewis Hamilton is to leave McLaren and drive for Mercedes next season, BBC Formula 1 chief analyst Eddie Jordan understands.
Thats a pretty strong tweet by the BBC though, so maybe theres something in it!
#43
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:07
This move could destroy Hamilton or improve him like it happen with Alonso.
#44
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:07
+1 (my thinking... exactly).I honestly can't see this happening, but if it is true, Räikkönen is on the move.
#45
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:07
Not entirely sure about that! He has a two year contract. There were rumours about performance clauses, but surely Kimi being 4th and Lotus being 3rd in the championship means he is fixed at Lotus. Would McLaren want to buy his contract out again? It depends on whether they are satisfied with Button as their top driver, or if they have confidence in whoever would replace Hamilton.I honestly can't see this happening, but if it is true, Räikkönen is on the move.
I think after seeing Button's run of poor races this year, they probably would!
#46
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:08
The other top teams aren't interested
Macca won't pay him big bucks and his relation with the team has soured
Maybe new surroundings will do him some good
Nightmare scenario: Lewis signs and Mercedes pulls the plug on the operation ala BMW
#47
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:10
#48
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:10
#49
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:11
Unless their 2013 car is set to have some extra ala the BrawnGP car, seems like a pointless move.
#50
Posted 05 September 2012 - 16:11
And no way MSC goes to McLaren. He either hangs up the boots or takes Massa's place and has one final year at Ferrari, helping Alonso win the WDC and fighting for the WCC.
That would kick ass.