This could be awkward: Hamilton called to face press tomorrow.

Lewis Hamilton called to return to FIA press conference in Austin

He could face sanctions if he doesn't show like most other pro sports. I think if those sanctions are money, and Merc doesn't care, then he may skip. I bet Mercedes cares though; and will want him to comply. He also likes the US, but the press is international of course.

If I'm Nico and this comes up in the press conference, I use it as an opportunity to embarrass Hamilton honestly. "Why aren't we talking about racing? This is nonsense." Something like that.

Do it Nico; DO IT!

EDIT - mods - feel free to merge with DF1's thread or delete. Sorry - missed his...

 

Just heard about the Snapchat IPO (ridiculous valuation by the way, but that's a different matter).
Snapchat Parent Working on IPO Valuing Firm at $25 Billion or More - WSJ

Which made me wonder, Hamilton using Snapchat during a press conference...

Anybody think the Snap prat might got paid to "pitch" Snapchat ?

Or is that a silly thought.

 

Silly thought.

Snapchat not a **** worth 25b. After Instagram got their update with stories, Snapchat lost plenty 'market share'. Their big selling point is allowing nudity (same for twitter).