OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
By Timba7
September 28 2012
Now its official!! The rumours had real wings. What do you think? Come join us in the forum and give us your thoughts of the matter. Negative or positive. All views are wellcome.
There is a story about the transfer/replacement at the Autosport. Here is some of the news and link to Autosport content:
@Autosport
www.autosport.com/new/report.php/id/102895
"It is now time for me to take on a fresh challenge and I am very excited to begin a new chapter racing for the Mercedes Formula 1 team," said Hamilton.
"Mercedes-Benz has such an incredible heritage in motorsport, along with a passion for winning which I share.
"Together, we can grow and rise to this new challenge. I believe that I can help steer the Silver Arrows to the top and achieve our joint ambitions of winning the world championships."
Hamilton's career has been supported by Mercedes and McLaren for many years, having driven with Mercedes-Benz engines in the Formula 3 Euro Series and during his whole F1 career at the Woking team.
"I am delighted to welcome Lewis Hamilton to our team," said Mercedes boss Ross Brawn. "The arrival of a driver of Lewis' calibre is a testament to the standing of Mercedes-Benz in Formula 1 and I am proud that Lewis shares our vision and ambition for the success of the Silver Arrows.
"I believe that the combination of Lewis and Nico will be the most dynamic and exciting pairing on the grid next year, and I am looking forward to what we can achieve together."
Rosberg and Hamilton were team-mates in 2000 at TeamMBM.com in Formula A karting.
After the news was announced, Rosberg tweeted: "Very cool that Lewis will be my new team-mate! Going to be another great challenge."
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A new chapter has started. One legend is leaving. Another might be on rise!
OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: TotalMercedesGP.com - Mercedes GP New (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 10:42
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Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Timba7 (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 10:44
WOW!
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Hall_Green_Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 10:47
F'in brilliant news!
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Herman Munster (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 11:11
Both aspects are F'in brilliant.
Now we can move forwards as a proper racing team with a top driver not prat around like a weekend hobby team.
Hamilton will push and push. Gooooooooooooo MGP
Now we can move forwards as a proper racing team with a top driver not prat around like a weekend hobby team.
Hamilton will push and push. Gooooooooooooo MGP
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: 70s fan (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 11:16
Petulant drivers need standing on and maybe Ross will have a better chance. It would be ironic though is a 22 year old kid takes over his seat and demonstrates more of the potential Hamilton should have had.
At the outset Hamilton showed amazing ability but has also shown some serious character flaws.
At the outset Hamilton showed amazing ability but has also shown some serious character flaws.
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Ozzy Osbone (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 11:29
Perez now confirmed at Mclaren.
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Timba7 (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 11:41
Interesting. So what about Sauber? Who is going for Perez seat?
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Ozzy Osbone (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 12:10
I think Alguesari is lined up there. Senna could buy his way in. Kovy? Glock or Pic?
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: IndyAndy (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 16:18
Schumi has had his day, and now that day is over. I understand that he still has the desire (or, at least, 3 years ago he still did!), & I can't fault Ross for taking a chance on him. That said, it is clearly time for him to hang up the helmet.
I am sure that someone at one of the squads will find a desk for him to sit behind so that he can try his hand at the business/management end of the sport.
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I am sure that someone at one of the squads will find a desk for him to sit behind so that he can try his hand at the business/management end of the sport.
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Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: alternative (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 17:25
Oh how I'm gonna love 2013. No Michael to blame and Lewis will be the new Villeneuve with only a single title to his F1 career LOL!
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: In The Pits (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 17:35
Over the summer, MGP have put in place a great tech structure for the future and now this sentimental driver farce is over we will get to see what the team can do - without any weak links.
I have been wondering why schumacher didn't announce his latest retirement yesterday before the hamilton news was released, maybe Mercedes didn't give him the chance or maybe he wants to stay and wouldn't agree to play ball. It occurred to me that this is the second time that schumacher has been "retired" by his team.
My hunch is that the Hamilton deal was done on instruction from Stuttgart, them realising that the MS thing was a failure and Ross + MS didn't have much of a say.
I have a lot of confidence in LH to produce the goods, now, lets give him a great car.
I have been wondering why schumacher didn't announce his latest retirement yesterday before the hamilton news was released, maybe Mercedes didn't give him the chance or maybe he wants to stay and wouldn't agree to play ball. It occurred to me that this is the second time that schumacher has been "retired" by his team.
My hunch is that the Hamilton deal was done on instruction from Stuttgart, them realising that the MS thing was a failure and Ross + MS didn't have much of a say.
I have a lot of confidence in LH to produce the goods, now, lets give him a great car.
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: copse corner (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 22:27
he should go now,if this was big business they would have emptied his desk straight away. he will take too much info with him,anyway what goods all that money when someone else is @#$%& your missus.
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Hall_Green_Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 28/09/2012 22:54
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: TheContrarian (IP Logged)
Date: 29/09/2012 02:45
Pits...I was wondering the same thing about Schumi and a retirement announcement. I guess one announcement is enough to Brawn. On to the business of building a team and perhaps Merc did not want to let their signing take second-billing to a retirement.
And to the JV comment...nothing wrong with only having one title. There are a number of great drivers who only have one, and many more who were never able to achieve that. I think Lewis is not done, though...even though I find him to be a big baby. He does have a ton of talent...
And to the JV comment...nothing wrong with only having one title. There are a number of great drivers who only have one, and many more who were never able to achieve that. I think Lewis is not done, though...even though I find him to be a big baby. He does have a ton of talent...
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: alternative (IP Logged)
Date: 29/09/2012 07:34
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Timba (IP Logged)
Date: 29/09/2012 08:35
Interesting. Hope we have edge in the negine development. But that i hoped 3 years ago. And it didnt happen.
What about rumoured Lewis nr. 1 status guys? I hoped Nico was the one who gets the job done. With MS they seemed to have the same possibilities. And i hoped the samee with Lewis?
Well i am ok with it if Merc starts to win. Races and titles.
Nico is proven Mercedes race winner. And we all know the team failed to stay in the peak of performance rather than nico dropped the ball. So i hope this doesnt mean hard times for Nico.
But hey. I beleive the status thing is only rumour!!!
Bring it on.
And thank you MS for 3 interesting seasons!!!!
What about rumoured Lewis nr. 1 status guys? I hoped Nico was the one who gets the job done. With MS they seemed to have the same possibilities. And i hoped the samee with Lewis?
Well i am ok with it if Merc starts to win. Races and titles.
Nico is proven Mercedes race winner. And we all know the team failed to stay in the peak of performance rather than nico dropped the ball. So i hope this doesnt mean hard times for Nico.
But hey. I beleive the status thing is only rumour!!!
Bring it on.
And thank you MS for 3 interesting seasons!!!!
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: In The Pits (IP Logged)
Date: 29/09/2012 11:20
Thanks for what???
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: IndyAndy (IP Logged)
Date: 29/09/2012 13:38
Quote:alternative
More good news!
The FIA potentially turning it's back on the types of engines that the auto manufacturers are increasingly going to need in order to stay in business is 'good news'?
... Well; it sure could prove to be for IndyCar, where they already use turbo-V6s - and they sound just fine, thank you very much!
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Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: sessions (IP Logged)
Date: 30/09/2012 00:16
I guess we will see a few changes at Mercedes AMG now that Lewis is joining our drivers team. For him and his fans we would like to welcome you aboard.
Hopefully as the season closes Michael will go out with some positive results.
Nico will go back to being Nico and have to prove his worth against his well known advisory.
We as fans will be looking forward to having Lewis on board and watching this competition unfold.
Go Mercedes Go !
sessions
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012:09:30:00:20:24 by sessions.
Hopefully as the season closes Michael will go out with some positive results.
Nico will go back to being Nico and have to prove his worth against his well known advisory.
We as fans will be looking forward to having Lewis on board and watching this competition unfold.
Go Mercedes Go !
sessions
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2012:09:30:00:20:24 by sessions.
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Hall_Green_Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 30/09/2012 00:52
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Timba7 (IP Logged)
Date: 11/10/2012 08:36
F1network @Ferrari site by Redline:
"convinced Lewis to join, convinced Michael to re-retire
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Lauda makes a move to poach Newey from Red Bull claims Marko
Austrian triple world champion Lauda, having negotiated Mercedes’ new Concorde Agreement and wooed Lewis Hamilton to the German squad, has also joined the team as non-executive chairman.
And according to Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, “Herr Lauda has been looking into how long Adrian Newey still has a contract with us”, he is quoted by Bild newspaper.
Austrian Marko said Newey has not been Mercedes’ only target.
“They also wanted to have Vettel,” he alleged
[www.yallaf1.com]
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Quess Lauda has been busy. Vettel and Nevey, well not bad try at all...
"convinced Lewis to join, convinced Michael to re-retire
one more
Lauda makes a move to poach Newey from Red Bull claims Marko
Austrian triple world champion Lauda, having negotiated Mercedes’ new Concorde Agreement and wooed Lewis Hamilton to the German squad, has also joined the team as non-executive chairman.
And according to Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko, “Herr Lauda has been looking into how long Adrian Newey still has a contract with us”, he is quoted by Bild newspaper.
Austrian Marko said Newey has not been Mercedes’ only target.
“They also wanted to have Vettel,” he alleged
[www.yallaf1.com]
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Quess Lauda has been busy. Vettel and Nevey, well not bad try at all...
Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Hall_Green_Wolf (IP Logged)
Date: 26/11/2012 17:17
Lewis says good bye to mclaren. Lets hope he leaves his baggage at macca.
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Re: OFFICIAL! Lewis Hamilton replaces Michael Schumacher at Merc
Posted by: Herman Munster (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2012 09:02
Yes and lets hope he brings a new broom to Mercedes to sweep away the old detritus from that side of the garage.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.
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Well done Lewis. New driver, new era.