The two drivers have agreed not to talk about each other unless the other is present. OK. Would this be necessary if there were no issues?
It will certainly go a long way towards staving off potential problems where the soundbite media is concerned.
it makes sense........even if there isn't a problem(which is probably the case), the thing is that reporters from magazines, tv, radio, etc.......always want to ask loaded questions, sometimes no matter how innocent the answer, they'll find a way to twist it....and make it sound like a stab at the other driver... I'd love to hear one of the put some of these reporters in their place.
Good for them. They should just let their driving do the talking and "we experts" can debate their sideburns, err I mean their skills!
I dont think it indicates a problem - I think that Alonso probably claimed to Hamilton that his words were twisted and misconstrued. And they probably were. It probably helps both of them out to agree to this, because each will hear it "from the source" rather than in the media, and there will be no issues with twisted words and such. Good move. Actually I think it shows they are closer and more respectful of each other more than it shows any kind of weakness or problem. My .02 anyway.
IMHO...No it wouldn't be necessary. These are F1 drivers. Elete of the elete. Pinnacle of physical and mental strength and are also trained to carry themselves very professionally. Media speculations and antics should be considered no more than a joke to the drivers....like entertainment. However, one of the drivers on the Mac team is a proven major whiner and serious blame thrower so...I don't think that decision was made simply due to what the media would say. Instead, I think that decision was made more due to what one of the driver's would say to the media.
First of all, it is "elite", not "elete". Second of all, I would scarcely use the term "elite" when describing drivers like Yoong, Ide, Justin Wilson, and that Indian guy. They were all F1 drivers too, yes? Trained to carry themselves professionally? Like Kimi falling down drunk in strip clubs? Like JV with his baggy firesuit and multi-colored hair? How about James Hunt with a beer and cigarette in his hand before strapping into his car? What was that about speculation and antics? Have you bothered to read the comments by Alonso, Hamilton and Dennis on this issue? Have you considered that this policy is intended to stifle insipid, speculative, and ridiculous statements like yours? Do you know what happens when the media creates a conflict where none exists by pandering to naive and superficial opinions like yours? Before you start talking about a whining Alonso and political backstabbing at McLaren, take a good hard look at Williams in the mid-80s with Piquet and Mansell, and then get back to us. I don't think you understand what you are talking about.
Come on - the only guy I can remember who was a bigger whiner than Alonso is Senna! Alonso must have taken lessons from that guy - he was a PRO at whining and complaining when things weren't going his way. Haha, sorry its Friday. Just teasing.
Damn your bad Mike, if anybody used to whine in the late 80's and early 90's it was Mansell teamed with Prost and Prost teamed with Senna.
Mansell was the king of the whiners. Great driver, but a Primadonna outside of the car. No one has ever been as bad as him. Even negociated and got his own spare car at all the races in 1992. Patrese couldn't even get a sniff of a spare car that year, lol
Not very surprizing knowing how his highness thought. So much for the ultimate team player fantasy some had about him.
Haha....eeeeaaaasy tiger. Wow you sure get all worked up when someone so much as even hints at an adverse or contravening feeling or comment towards your beloved Alonso, (even though I never mentioned his name)...what made you think I was referring to him??? Hey, if you're the president of FA's fan club, that's cool with me. These are just my opinions and you have yours as well. I have read and do understand the Mac teams comments. For me though, actions speak much loader than words. You're right, my opinion that FA is a whiner and a blame thrower is completely conjectural and speculative... Yes, I do believe F1 drivers as a group are the "elite" of the "elite" and I believe they are, as a group, taught to be professional. I'm proud to be a fan of such an incredible sport with such truly incredible athletes. Yes, obviously there are a few who at times have contradicted the "professionalism" side. I just figured that was common sense and that you would be able to grasp that from my simple comments...I guess not. That's ok, I don't mind holding your hand and explaining it. Here's a thought....try staying focused on the issue at hand. It kinda makes you appear defensive and dogmatic when you constantly use irrelevent simbolism and analogies. The title of this thread is "Pact of silence: Alonso and Hamilton" not..."Williams political backstbbing in the mid 80's: Piquet and Mansell". Back to the hand holding... IMHO, Mac's "pact of silence" decision is understandible and needed only if they do not trust one or both of their drivers. My .02
