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The pile-on continues as Lewis Hamilton, without naming names, hits out at the FIA leadership over its treatment of Susie Wolff this week and in particular the damage done in terms of diversity and inclusion.

With teammate George Russell sure to have something to say on the matter in due course, seven-time world champion Hamilton, who is attending the FIA's prize-giving gala for the first time since boycotting the 2021 event in the wake of the Abu Dhabi controversy, hit out at the FIA over this week's shambolic saga involving his team boss, Toto Wolff, his wife Susie and F1, whereby a magazine article claimed there was a conflict of interest, an unfounded claim that the FIA unwisely acted upon.

Susie Wolff has taken it particularly badly, claiming that the investigation - which was subsequently dropped - was "rooted in intimidatory and misogynistic behaviour".

It is with this aspect of the saga in mind that Hamilton spoke out in Baku today.


"It's been a challenging week," said the Briton. "I think a disappointing week really to see that the governing body of our sport has sought to question the integrity of one of the most incredible female leaders we've ever had in our sport, with Susie Wolff, without questioning, without any evidence, and then just saying 'sorry' at the end.

"That's just unacceptable," he added. "We've got a lot of great people within the sport that are doing amazing work. There is a constant fight to really improve diversity and inclusion within the industry.

"But it seems that there are certain individuals in the leadership within the FIA that every time we try and make a step forward, they're trying to pull us back. And that has to change."

"This is a global sport," he continued. "And we have such an incredible opportunity and a natural responsibility to be leaders of change. And as we're travelling to all those countries around the world, we have a responsibility to make sure that we're pushing in the right direction.

"So I want to acknowledge that there are a lot of people that are doing great work. But we need to make some changes to make sure that we're all pushing in the right direction."

The Briton also took the opportunity to heap praise upon his boss.

"Toto is an amazing leader," he said. "I've known him for a long time. We joined the team at the same time. It's been an interesting journey for both of us to both grow with the team, to see his vision grow and progress within the structure of the team. He hasn't lost an ounce of his competitiveness he's massively competitive.

"You see it on TV even when he's sitting at his little desk in the garage. Trying to find a balance in life of work life and family life I think he's done a really great job there.

"But I think just continuing to push everyone - yesterday again we were talking to the team together. He's a very, very approachable leader, and I think people can relate to him, to his emotions and just to his compassion, or his drive.

"He's very understanding. I think it's definitely not been easy for anybody in the team when you're working towards something, but it's not quite going the way you want it.

"I think there's been many lessons, and I've been really proud to see the progress that he's made just as an individual and as a human being as well."
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Mercedes respond amidst confusion over Lewis Hamilton 'gifting' FIA trophy

A fan in attendance at the FIA Prize Giving ceremony claims to have come into possession of Lewis Hamilton's third-place trophy.
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A statement from Mercedes has clarified Hamilton did not gift his trophy to anyone.

“Immediately after leaving the stage, and as has been done at previous prizegivings, Lewis accepted the offer from officials for the trophy to be sent on to the team and therefore left it in their care,” said the statement.

“We can confirm he did not give the trophy to anyone ‘as a gift’ as has been speculated.”
 
This is the worst F1 thread ever. This Ben Susie Hamilton soap opera should be moved to the 2023 thread... or just deleted.

Where's a mod with a mop when you need one?
 
Hamster said:
This is the worst F1 thread ever. This Ben Susie Hamilton soap opera should be moved to the 2023 thread... or just deleted.

Where's a mod with a mop when you need one?
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Unfortunately it's going to be like this until the season starts again.
 
Dave said:
You apparently care enough to take the time to make a reply.

Congrats on caring…
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And it's the same wet gossip queen aunties dropping links about this stuff and then not correcting their gossip after it turns out to be BS. Same person hurriedly posted the Suzie drama and then didn't utter a peep when it turns out to be BS.
 
Craig_ said:
And it's the same wet gossip queen aunties dropping links about this stuff and then not correcting their gossip after it turns out to be BS. Same person hurriedly posted the Suzie drama and then didn't utter a peep when it turns out to be BS.
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Almost like the Merc fanboys when they posted a short edited clip claiming Jos Verstappen did not congratulate Checo after his win and never apologized when the full video was shown?

Monkey see, monkey do.
 
Jean Claude Vaaldamme said:
Almost like the Merc fanboys when they posted a short edited clip claiming Jos Verstappen did not congratulate Checo after his win and never apologized when the full video was shown?

Monkey see, monkey do.
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Bro what year do you live in? It's almost 2024 man, you need to fast forward your life. Try 80 years as a start and we go from there.
 
UrBaN963 said:
But when last did a Merc fan bring up 2021? Or me for that matter? Please quote the post so we can see what you're referring to. Much obliged.
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Well I am not wasting my time searching, but anyone reading the F1 threads would know that you would not have to read more than 5 pages of the 2022 or 2023 F1 threads to see 2021 or Masi coming up.
But what I will do is save your post about its almost 2024 and paste it every time 2021/Abu Dhabi/ catering budget appears in this thread.
 
Jean Claude Vaaldamme said:
Well I am not wasting my time searching, but anyone reading the F1 threads would know that you would not have to read more than 5 pages of the 2022 or 2023 F1 threads to see 2021 or Masi coming up.
But what I will do is save your post about its almost 2024 and paste it every time 2021/Abu Dhabi/ catering budget appears in this thread.
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You wasted my time by making me read your bullshit, so go find the post and quote it so we're even.
 

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Alonso: I'm lucky to have worked in F1 when Newey did

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Alonso: I'm lucky to have worked in F1 when Newey did​

Fernando Alonso counts himself lucky to be “living and driving” at a time when Adrian Newey is in Formula 1, even if he has never worked with the celebrated designer.​



Red Bull chief technical officer Newey is widely recognised as one of the greatest F1 engineers of all time and is credited with penning 10 cars that have claimed the world constructors’ championship.
Reflecting on his decorated career earlier this year, Newey outlined that not directly crossing paths with Lewis Hamilton and Alonso, in addition to a possible Ferrari switch, were among his “emotional regrets”.
Speaking on F1’s ‘Beyond the Grid’ podcast, Newey said: “Working with Fernando and Lewis would have been fabulous. But it never happened. It’s just circumstance sometimes, that’s the way it is.”
When this was put to two-time world champion Alonso later in the season, the current Aston Martin driver said that simply to have overlapped with Newey’s time in the top flight was a privilege in itself.

Adrian Newey, Chief Technical Officer of Red Bull Racing

Adrian Newey, Chief Technical Officer of Red Bull Racing

Although, the 42-year-old said he still hopes to one day work with Newey, having come close in the past.
“He’s a legend of the sport,” reflected Alonso. “We’ve been very close a few times to working together and we spoke about this.”
Alonso, who has been occasionally linked to a Red Bull switch, continued: “I remember when he published a book a few years ago in Spain, I had the privilege to do the first page, the prologue.
“For me, it’s just an incredible person that I was so lucky to work in the same environment as him.
“Even if we never worked together, I’m happy that [I'm] living and driving in this time - that Adrian Newey is just building Formula 1 cars.
“I wish one day that I was working with him… I’ll drive the [Aston Martin] Valkyrie [road-going track day car project initially led by Newey] at home and maybe I’ll feel something already when I jump in and that will make me happy.”

When it was put to Alonso that his warm sentiments towards Newey came despite the designer’s cars having cost the Spaniard more world championship success, he joked: “[Newey is] responsible for 19 drivers over two decades not to win championships!
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Classic Alonso lol
 
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