Non Lotus F1 comment.......
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I know this isn't Lotus related, but just wanted to comment on the McClaren F1 scandal thats going on at the moment. Now, I was very much behind McClaren on this when I first heard the news break a little while ago. I know the whole story hadn't come out, but I was very much of the mind that the team had been dropped on by the stupid actions of just one person. Now, it seems that its was through the whole team, and very much implicated in all of this is Alonso himself and De La Rosa, the test driver.
I had an argument with a spanish guy a while back when this all started and he was absolutley adamant thay Alonso had nothing to do with it and even went as far to say that Lewis Hamilton wouldn't be doing half as well as he is at the moment due to the knowledge and expertise that Alonso had brought to the team. Now, I am no doubt that it was one of the main reasons that McClaren hired Alonso, as well as his undoubted ability, but today it seems like the information and expertise that Alonso has brought to the team has been also ill gotten. It looks like Hamilton has been not only going it alone (with maybe second hand information filtering through the team from Alonso), but its also seems that with no implications to him, then Hamilton has gone up even more in my estimations. Lets hope that he can beat Alonso to the title and hope that it will have been seen as fair.
I know there is no point to this post, but I just needed to vent to justify my original suspiscions and was just interested in everyone elses opinions on this.......
I had an argument with a spanish guy a while back when this all started and he was absolutley adamant thay Alonso had nothing to do with it and even went as far to say that Lewis Hamilton wouldn't be doing half as well as he is at the moment due to the knowledge and expertise that Alonso had brought to the team. Now, I am no doubt that it was one of the main reasons that McClaren hired Alonso, as well as his undoubted ability, but today it seems like the information and expertise that Alonso has brought to the team has been also ill gotten. It looks like Hamilton has been not only going it alone (with maybe second hand information filtering through the team from Alonso), but its also seems that with no implications to him, then Hamilton has gone up even more in my estimations. Lets hope that he can beat Alonso to the title and hope that it will have been seen as fair.
I know there is no point to this post, but I just needed to vent to justify my original suspiscions and was just interested in everyone elses opinions on this.......
Agreed. From what I've seen Hamilton deserves utmost respect and support from his team and management. *If* he does go on to win it will be one hell of a party! It would be unjust if his career was hindered or marred by this.
As for McClaren? I doubt the other teams are "squeaky clean" and their biggest mistake was getting caught. All's fair in love and war... that goes for racing as well.
As for McClaren? I doubt the other teams are "squeaky clean" and their biggest mistake was getting caught. All's fair in love and war... that goes for racing as well.
What annoys me more is that McLaren don't acknowledge that their car (like every F1 car today) contains intellectual property of Lotus.
Aero wings, side pods, ground effects, monocoque design/crash structure... all of these were pioneered first by F1 Team Lotus. I've probably missed out hundreds more...
Aero wings, side pods, ground effects, monocoque design/crash structure... all of these were pioneered first by F1 Team Lotus. I've probably missed out hundreds more...
A real storm in a tea cup. Industrial espionage has been going on for as long as there has been industry. In a sport where a millionth of a second advantage will warrant a car re-design are you really surprised. These guys are in this to win. That competitive advantage will be gained any way possible.
As for F1 teams, I am going to see the direct competitor of my old employer. He asked for an interview within seconds of finding out who my old employer was. I am sure he is not in it for my personality!
As for F1 teams, I am going to see the direct competitor of my old employer. He asked for an interview within seconds of finding out who my old employer was. I am sure he is not in it for my personality!
There's no way Hamilton brought any engineering experience to McLaren. He is able to go fast because he's in a fast car and is yet to prove himself in F1 (imho - which is valid because it's mine!).
This whole FIA rumpus seems to revolve around the McLaren drivers talking to each other about another team's car. But for some reason, the drivers aren't being punished. Ho hum.
This whole FIA rumpus seems to revolve around the McLaren drivers talking to each other about another team's car. But for some reason, the drivers aren't being punished. Ho hum.
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