Hamilton – McLaren Strategy Cost Us 1-2

Had McLaren Mercedes kept Lewis Hamilton on a single set of slick tires last Sunday, the team would have probably walked away from Australia with their first 1-2 of the season. That’s how the 2008 Formula One champion looks at it, as he once again hit his team for calling him to the pits for a second set of slick tires.

My tires were fine. I started off on a good set, got a good start, was up to a pretty good position, up to third, happy with everything and I was pulled in – I don’t know why … (read more)