The UK commentary was pointing out that, to let Rosberg pass, Hamilton would have needed to slow down and lose the best part of 2 seconds on a lap. As he was closing in on Alonso, this would have been a nonsensical move, even if it hurt Rosberg's chances.
Like it would even be an issue the other way round, Hamilton would just pass him.
If I was Hamilton, I'd jump ship. Doubt Mercedes will be top dogs next season and they clearly want Rosberg to win.
Like it would even be an issue the other way round, Hamilton would just pass him. If I was Hamilton, I'd jump ship. Doubt Mercedes will be top dogs next season and they clearly want Rosberg to win.
Apparently his tally from the last 4 races is 50 passes for position in the over the last 4 races!Hamilton started from the pit lane and managed a podium finish and also had a podium finish last week when starting from 20th, but isn't very strong at the moment? Sorry, that doesn't make sense.
Not forgetting he was on the primes, therefore had much less grip anyway.
Nice to see the Hamilton hate still in full swing here though lol.
If Hamilton caught up with Rosberg by half a second a lap, he would pass him before he knew it was happening. Just look at Verge, Rosberg sat behind him for several laps, Hamilton passed him in seconds.
At the end, it shows how good Ros is. Ham needs everything and beyond to keep is chance.
Hate? that is really low. Hamilton got all the breaks he needed in this race, wet race, safety car etc. And there is examples on how Hamilton caught up to Rosberg before without being able to pass on tracks that are more open than the Hungaroring, lets not make him into a Schumacher.
Then you've seen a different race. Au contraire ..
Except his car catching fire in qualifying...
Hamilton started from the pit lane and managed a podium finish and also had a podium finish last week when starting from 20th, but isn't very strong at the moment? Sorry, that doesn't make sense.
No real surprise he couldn't get past Alonso - he'd locked up the tyres quite a few times in his pursuit (and defence against Rosberg) so his tyres were basically knackered by that point as well.
And he also made a big mistake in the first round, which could have cost him the race - I was astounded that such an experienced driver is surprised by cold brakes.
Starting from pit lane, imo, this time was not such a big disadvantage. But of course, I hope we all agree, that in such a chaotic race, a bit luck is needed. Ros e.g. Had bad luck with the safety car.
yeah, really good performance...he really is making a name this season!For me Ricciardo is becoming a true star. It helps that he's consistently beating Vettel.
Starting form the pit lane was a major disadvantage for the exact reason he went off, really cold brakes on a quite cold day. Brakes are smaller this year so when they are cold they have even less performance then previous years. When push came to shove Rossberg couldn't do what was needed to be done ( pass Vergne). even with the safety car he should have won, he didn't get the job done no one else. 2nd safety car ruined ricciardo's plan, but when push came to shove he got the job done.