The last time McLaren was in trouble, I defended them. This time, I cannot defend the actions of former McLaren Sporting Director Dave Ryan and driver Lewis Hamilton. In the recent fracas over whether or not the allowed Jarno Trulli to pass Hamilton during a yellow flag both Ryan and Hamilton told the race stewards a bold faced lie. The next week at Malaysia, they continued to lie about it despite being presented evidence to the contrary.
What is worse, Hamilton called a news conference at Malaysia to tell eveyone that he didn't want to lie, but was directed to by the team. He was lauded by some in the media for doing so. Hamilton is a grown man. If he didn't want to lie, he should not have. He should have done the right thing even though his team may have directed him to do otherwise. Dave Ryan is no longer with McLaren from the team over this incident. In my opinion, if Ryan is gone then Hamilton should be sent packing as well; he is just as guilty as Ryan is.
This whole episode has been a sorry example of sportsmanship for youngsters interested in motor sports and young people who are moving up the motor sports ladder of talent. A world champion and multiple world championship team should be setting a better example.
Mac McCormick III
kf4lmt@comcast.net
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