I do think some people or perhaps more particularly some media representatives are taking this whole situation a bit to far by now. It is a bit like beating a dead horse. But with 3 weeks until the next GP I guess we will still see a lot on this subject.
Zitat von BoudicaI do think some people or perhaps more particularly some media representatives are taking this whole situation a bit to far by now. It is a bit like beating a dead horse. But with 3 weeks until the next GP I guess we will still see a lot on this subject.
There is a lot going on with this subject. And like yourself, I also agree that the situation has been taken too far. But I feel the situation is actually targeting the wrong person within the Red Bull Team. Vettel has been painted the black sheep since Sunday. But does someone else deserve the blame?
At the Austin GP last year, Red Bull had a 'hangout area' for the fans in downtown Austin. While we were walking through their exhibits, we caught wind that Christian Horner would be speaking live in approximately 20 minutes time. We decided to stay and listen. My first impressions of him were: "Really? This is the team boss?" He's small in stature. An easy going lad. He was smiling throughout and glad to answer questions from the crowd. I couldn't exactly put my finger on why my thoughts led to believe: "This is really the Red Bull team principle?" And these thoughts recurred after this past weekends events.
Does Christian Horner really have authority and demand respect from his pilots? This weekend should have answered that question loud and clear.
I personally feel that the situation of events that unfolded before our eyes in Malaysian on Sunday is the by product of poor team management. Especially lack of leadership from Horner. Firstly, why has the team continued to re-sign Mark Webber despite his defiance of team orders in the past (Silverstone 2011 is quite memorable) and his resentment in helping his teammate (Brazil 2012) in a situation which he was not able to win the title? Secondly, why has Red Bull not clearly named Sebastian the #1 pilot? He has won three titles in a row. He is signed to a long term contract with Red Bull. Whereas Webber continues to sign year-to-year contracts. If Red Bull were that keen to keep Webber, they would structure a deal that showed their intent to keep him. In addition, Webber is currently 37 years old. He is still a formidable pilot. But his prime was arguably 2010. Vettel has maintained a comfortable point gap to his teammate the past two seasons. Thus, if defined roles were set in place by the team principle: would the Malaysian events have occurred? Don't we, as casual spectators, all feel that Webber is second fiddle to Vettel? I understand the counter argument will be it's only the second race of the season. But look at Ferrari's tactics in Australia if you wish to counter. Felipe out qualified and was out racing Alonso until 'Alonso asked for an undercut' in the middle of the race. Is this not preferential treatment favouring the Ferrari golden boy? Or Mercedes 'holding stationary' in Malaysia to bring Hamilton home in front of Rosberg? Two teams are putting all of their eggs in one drivers basket, why shouldn't Red Bull be doing the same? Thirdly, doesn't this situation make you wonder if previous defiance of team orders have been addressed properly? Or does your train of thought lead you through Istanbul 2010, Silverstone 2011, Brazil 2012, Malaysia 2013? Or Seb going purple a few laps from the checkered flag despite holding a comfortable margin to P2, when his engine should be turned down? Does Horner really have control over this team? Or is he a " title="massa" /> ?
I'm not trying to take the focus completely off of Vettel for what occurred in Malaysia last Sunday. But I personally feel the situation speaks to a lack of strong, respected leadership at Red Bull. Would this happen if Todt, Brawn, or Dennis were on the pit wall?
I also feel that the article I posted by Darren Heath (F1 news and translations section) rings loud and clear. You do not win three titles on the trot without being hungrier than a starving wolf for victory. Human instinct took over in the cockpit. And the smell of blood must have been overwhelming in the helmet of the young German as he exited the pit lane for the final time in Malaysia on Sunday. Tenths of a second seperated him from victory. It didn't matter the rear wing looked exactly the same as his very own. Multi-21 must have sounded like a warm summer breeze on the most picturesque beach the mind can imagine. The only thing on the young German's mind was crossing the victory line first. Like a starving wolf who has struggled to find food for over a week, the young German wasn't about to let someone else steal his most prized possession from his grasp.
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what makes me wonder is, why did the team have to make such thoughts and agreements before the race? are there any hind thoughts for Seb? who, without doubt is their champion and no1 person? or they felt weak for some reason? " title="hmm" />
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