[LypeReexy]

Eddie Jordan and BBC reporting. Could it be true?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/19489930?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter& utm_campaign=Feed%3A+jaf1%2Fbbcf1+%28BBC+Sport+|+M otorsport+|+Formula+1+|+UK+Edition%29

[rozettasmolanov]

If Eddie says something i'm generally inclined to think the opposite is true.

Leaving McLaren for the headcase that is Mercedes AMG? Seems like a backwards step to me.

[cmruloah]

I'd be disappointed if this has any truth. Talk about going backwards. I'd be glad he is going to another British team but would rather he stayed with the best one and the one he is in. Maybe they know something we don't though? Or perhaps the adhesive keeping EJ's wig on has affected his brain? :P

[LOVEBoy]

If Eddie says something i'm generally inclined to think the opposite is true.

He was the one to break the Schumacher comeback story. People ridiculed it, too.
Twitter boards are lighting up this story now. Some even suggest Schumacher stays and Niko moves to Macca.....

[replicajoy]

I've often wondered whether EJ's rather rambling demeanour is a very clever device to get people to trust him more? Not saying he isn't that way generally, but rather like Boris Johson, playing up to the image can be useful. I can certainly see how team insiders would be looser lipped when talking to EJ than someone more stern and severe. Just a theory.

As for the move, should it ever happen, it would seem like a backwards step, but stranger things have happened. Given his relationship with Mercedes, it could be a "build a team around Lewis" sort of deal rather than the equal footing he has with Button. They might also have offered him a tonne of money.

[baxodrom]

i hope he goes somewhere, the guy always has the hump, sick of his miserable face on my tv.

[engideNedmupe]

Quite interesting to see all the British papers websites are running this story as though it is official. The little part about it being the opinion of Eddie Jordan is kept low key but admitted further down the articles. It would be good for Nico's career if its a straight swap. Going to a top team like McLaren that should offer a better chance of a championship and the only other team to rival Ferrari as the greatest IMO. McLaren have been going to the press to confirm there are no issues between the parties which does suggest to me that negotiations are still very much in place however.

[pushokalex1]

Great story to strengthen Hamilton's bargaining power with McLaren. Terrible career move if there is any truth to it. I do think Hamilton needs to leave McLaren alright, especially of they don't provide him with the right car the rest of this year, but for either Red Bull or Ferrari, not Mercedes.

[velichay]

I seriously can't believe this is true. It goes against everything I have heard and I will be devastated if this happens. I just cannot give it credibility. Jordan is wrong.

[lrUyiva1]

Great story to strengthen Hamilton's bargaining power with McLaren. Terrible career move if there is any truth to it.

Yes if there's anything to it at all, it must be just a negotiating position. I guess McLaren still won't agree to Lewis keeping his silverware!

[QzVyZbTg]

Even though Mercedes are my local team up in Brackley, I still couldn't accept Lewis heading there and especially with such poor prospects for the future. The team just isn't as big and with the development team McLaren have IMO. Its certainly a backwards step and if this season is anything to go by, he could be waiting seasons just to win another race let alone a championship.

[ZwHRoTTn]

Just what is Lewis on ? If he is serious about going to Mercedes,what does he expect to achieve ?The only time this team was quick off the mark was when it was called Brawn,and they read the rules correct,getting the rear difuser on the car for the beginning of the season giving Button the wins he had with them.Maybe he has told them at Mercedes that he has lots and lots of information from McLaren that he can share with them !

[CesseOveldset]

Maybe he has told them at Mercedes that he has lots and lots of information from McLaren that he can share with them !

I doubt it. Drivers rarely bring anything of any relevance with them and after all they are not engineers.

[Paul Bunyan]

I don't know like others if this is true or not but its not always a bad move for a driver to move on.

If Lewis is disenchanted with Mclaren, then he may feel the time is right for a move. Very rarely do drivers stay at the same team for their careers and sometimes for driver and team a change can help both improve their situations.

Afterall Mercedes is comparitively new F1 team, and they have managed to get themselves towards the front of F1 at times also as Brawn they won double titles.
They have a great Engine and potential for alot of investment and some good people there. So with a driver of currant top standing there is room to become a regular front runner which would be the first step needed.

Not saying Nico and Michael aren't good drivers, but Nico has no experience of a F1 title fight or regular front running car, and Michael is not going to be around for years to come. So a move for Hamilton might well turn things around.

Its a long shot but its possible.

As for Hamilton clearly he is in a better car now, but you can't always stay at the best team if things under the surface are wrong, it just doesn't work. (Notice I did say IF something is wrong).

Finally look at Red Bull they had years of 06-08 being a midfield car, then suddenly became dominant over the next few seasons so it just shows that F1 can turn around and Mercedes could yet offer Lewis a title challenger.

I think it will be exciting to see what happens if he does move on. Good Luck to Lewis where ever he is next year.

[zenihan]

Also another aspect is who Mclaren would bring in??

A straight swap for Rosberg maybe likely, but I would have thought Schumi would retire this season and Nico and Lewis would be a likely line up.

Di Resta was linked with Mercedes but I am not sure Mclaren would risk Paul in a front running car yet?

[xLQLRcXh]

Di Resta was linked with Mercedes but I am not sure Mclaren would risk Paul in a front running car yet?

Yeah I doubt they would place him there. They would be pretty gutted losing Lewis and replacing him with Di Resta. That reminds me of 1994 where McLaren lost Senna to Williams and gained Brundle lol.

[JulieSmithdccd]

I thought there was a report a while back Mercedes GP was possibly leaving after next year? At any rate, I just can't believe Lewis and Mclaren would be so far apart that he would leave for Mercedes.

[nvideoe]

I know McLaren are set to lose Mercedes engines in the coming years which is a factor to consider.

Lewis was a member of the Mercedes young driver program and they funded his career through McLaren so he has history with both teams on a business level.

[wonceinee]

I fully believe that this is just a stunt by Fuller to try and improve Lewis bargaining position over a new contract with McLaren. Eddie doesn't yet know it,but he is just the channel they used.

Lewis to Mercedes? lol. He's not THAT stupid... er, I hope!

[thegamexpertsdotcom]

Well maybe not the best idea for next year. But with the Engine and rule changes for 2013. Then maybe, just maybe, a full works team is the place to be.

Steve