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Best case scenario for Lewis is that the 2024 Merc is a beast and he wins the championship. Then he can leave having accomplished an insane amount with Merc and just go to Ferrari for a change of scenery.
 
Obviously an org as big as Ferrari doesn't change course overnight, but I think Fred could be the man to steer it in the right direction.

Signing Hamilton is a clear statement of intent, but could also be a masterstroke in boosting morale if Hamilton has the same interaction he did with the mechanics and backroom staff that he did at Mercedes.
The bottom line is Ferrari don’t really know the capabilities of Sainz or Leclerc, both are good yes, but Verstappen, Hamilton even Alonso level, yet to be proven.
 
Best case scenario for Lewis is that the 2024 Merc is a beast and he wins the championship. Then he can leave having accomplished an insane amount with Merc and just go to Ferrari for a change of scenery.
I’d love it if we’re all still talking about Lewis in a Ferrari and he quietly wins this years WDC :p
 
De Telegraph reporting Horner is under investigation for inappropriate behaviour to a member of staff. No details on what inappropriate behaviour but being investigated by an outside lawyer.


RB spokesperson:

"After the company was informed of certain recent allegations, an independent investigation has been started. This process, which is already underway, is being carried out by an external, specialized lawyer. The company takes these matters very seriously and the investigation will be completed as quickly as practicable. It would not be appropriate to comment further at this time.”
 
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For once I like The Daily Mail's take: "Geri Halliwell's Husband..."
I'm so glad they mentioned they were installing a heatpump for their swimming pool in that article. It's really helped clear things up. Maybe this technology could be used instead of the tyre warmer ban. "submerge in hot water before use trackside".
 
Remember - the "ambassador" thing would have needed to be signed off by Mercedes Corporate; not the F1 team - I suspect there may well be an element that Merc prefer quieter, compliant brand ambassadors (Like Mika Hakkinen for example) than Hamilton with all of his off-track stuff; Ferrari maybe more willing to accept it and indeed suggestions that Jon Elkann has agreed to help fund "Mission 44".

Also I half wonder if being unwilling to signed up to a long term role might also point toward them not necessarily being as committed to remaining in F1 as a full-manufacturer; if the 2026 car is as bad as the current one it would be an easy target of cost cutting for Mercedes-Benz "corporate".

All in all though it leaves Mercedes with a much weaker driver line-up no matter who they choose (well unless its Alonso for a couple of years) - and you have to start wondering if they're now destined for a longer period of "front-running but not necessarily championship winning"
I think you may be right. Hamilton is also perhaps in a position where traditionally he was viewed a young, slightly edgy individual that would appeal to certain demographics, but is now in an awkward period where if he's not careful he looks a bit like a grandad on a nightclub dancefloor; a sort of middle ground where he's trying to live a hip and trendy lifestyle with all his interests outside of F1, but (rightly or wrongly) doesn't have the same appeal and credibility with under-25s that he once did.
 
Shock as man who left his wife with a 6th month old baby for a Spice Girl, that he was also allegedly mingling with whilst wife was pregnant might have some skeletons in the closet regarding his behavior.

Nothing but respect for what he has achieved in the sport, but he is not exactly a role model imho.
 
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What woman?
I assume the one he's accused of 'acting inappropriately' towards.

 
I assume the one he's accused of 'acting inappropriately' towards.




you've edited you post with a new link. I'd not seen any article that mentioned a women making the allegation until now, hence the question.
 
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There's been no mention that a woman is involved, the only thing that was said was that there are allegations of inappropriate behaviour. that could actually relate to anything. Best to not just assume until we know more.
Read the article. It's quite clear about who (not specifically who) has made these allegations.
 
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