Both Hamilton and Alonso could have easily won the WDC back then. We can't really discuss their 'policy' from that time without also discussing the Ron Dennis - Lewis Hamilton relationship which will take us even further off-topic.Tvetovnato wrote: ↑02 Sep 2024, 14:35But it was a very different situation in 07. McLaren weren’t playing miracle catch-up as they are now. Hamilton led the championship from very early on, so if anyone should have been backed it could just as well have been him after half the season had passed. McLaren had their ”papaya” (or chrome?) policy back then as well, but that was their decision and not Hamilton’s through his contract as far as I know. Please correct me if I am wrong though!Gillian wrote: ↑02 Sep 2024, 13:03But that literally happened in 2007! If Hamilton would have played ball, Alonso would have been champion! And I'm glad he didn't, because what would have been his chances going into the 2008 championship if he hadnt given his all and set his mark in 2007!?Tvetovnato wrote: ↑02 Sep 2024, 12:33It would be the worst deal ever to have a rookie being able to dictate what the team can or can’t do when it comes to managing championships I can’t imagine McLaren would agree on that. If we are talking about a multi world champ who is in a position to place those kind of demands, then maybe, but a rookie??
Its exactly the same with Piastri. The team is not favoring one over the other, even willing to sacrifice Norris' points for Piastri (Hungary), so it totally makes sense for him to give everything to beat his teammate (as if you need any reason as a racing driver...)
Not sure I understand your point. No one is dictating anything. That's the point. Both Piastri and Norris are going for it, the former more consistent but at times seems lower, the latter faster on his best days but with a tendency to ruin his own chances...Tvetovnato wrote: ↑02 Sep 2024, 14:35...
I just think it sounds weird for a rookie with no experience to be able to come in and dictate what the team should do in a situation where it is certain that said rookie cannot win the championship. That bargaining power would be strange to assign to someone who hasn’t proven themselves yet.
I think we all agree Mclaren is handling it poorly and that's the main issue.