I want to beat my teammate on equal terms - Hamilton
- Published on 17 Apr 2015 16:27
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- By: Rob Veenstra
Lewis Hamilton has denied "ever" asking for number 1 status at a formula one team. With the world champion's new Mercedes contract now repeatedly delayed, boss Toto Wolff on Thursday denied a sticking point is that Hamilton has asked for preferential status over Nico Rosberg.
Hamilton, 30, concurs: "I have never asked to be number 1 in a contract. Vettel may have that clause," he is quoted by the Spanish newspaper El Pais, "or Alonso, who always asks for it. But I want to beat the guy at my side on equal terms. I know many people in the paddock would be happy with it (number 1 status), but it is not for me," added Hamilton.
Also in Bahrain, however, Alonso denied his 2007 McLaren teammate's claims. "The press always says that I ask to be treated as the first driver," he said, "but it's not true. Just now in China, Jenson (Button) ran with a diffuser that I did not have, because there was only one," added Alonso, referring to his current McLaren teammate. (GMM)
Hamilton, 30, concurs: "I have never asked to be number 1 in a contract. Vettel may have that clause," he is quoted by the Spanish newspaper El Pais, "or Alonso, who always asks for it. But I want to beat the guy at my side on equal terms. I know many people in the paddock would be happy with it (number 1 status), but it is not for me," added Hamilton.
Also in Bahrain, however, Alonso denied his 2007 McLaren teammate's claims. "The press always says that I ask to be treated as the first driver," he said, "but it's not true. Just now in China, Jenson (Button) ran with a diffuser that I did not have, because there was only one," added Alonso, referring to his current McLaren teammate. (GMM)
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LOL love that feigned sense of pride in wanting equal status, we heard you moan and throw the dummy out of the pram in Hungary 2007 which made Alonso go berserk. Of course you don't want number 1 status, of course...