You can only praise Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes for what they have achieved together in recent years. That is something that the Formula 1 world champion of 1997, Jacques Villeneuve, also recognizes, but he also thinks that one side is more profitable than the other.
“I think Mercedes has already reached its peak in terms of media attention and prestige. Canal+.
“Of course, it does Mercedes no harm that Hamilton is in that car, but in the eyes of the public it is mainly the image of Hamilton that is growing as a result and not so much that of Mercedes”, continues Villeneuve, who does have an idea about this. how Mercedes can give that somewhat faded image a little more color.
“What would really help Mercedes is if they ever won with a driver other than Lewis Hamilton.”
Very clear words from Villeneuve, which moreover just like fellow analyst Karun Chandhok suspects that not everything is happy within Mercedes, and may still not be: “It is clear that the two parties have not agreed (on a new deal, ed.). As far as we know, Hamilton wanted to work less for more money, but in general it doesn’t work that way. “
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