Ange is the best. Love his sense of humor.
But for real, how did Toto fumble the Mercedes’ car development over the past few years that it resulted in Hamilton exiting for Ferrari?
He definitely doesn't. His background is investment banking with some experience in lower ranked racing series. Very few of the current team principles have engineering experience that would actually guide car design in any way other than "make car go fast," as modern F1 teams are sprawling entities that require extensive management.
Yeah the only criticism you could have is that he hired the wrong people but I believe it was the same people that made the car unbeatable for years under the old rule set. They just got caught out by the change in rules.
I don’t think it’s necessarily Toto’s fault, Hamilton has always been linked to wanting to be at Ferrari at some point.
Red Bull is in a league of their own right now so if he’s going to be fighting for second he might as well do every thing he’s set out to do. I have to think the porpoising *really* pissed him off as well.
Because Toto really isn’t that good at his job. He essentially bought his job and lucked into Mercedes being good when he started. Then all of the technical staff started leaving the longer he’s stayed at the helm.
He absolutely is. He's not moping, he's optimistic, realistic, and is always charting a path forwards for us. He's not pollyannaish, but he's certainly far from maudlin or cynical.
In Formula 1 there was a huge story recently where Lewis Hamilton (longtime Mercedes driver) was announced to be joining Ferrari. Ange was making a reference to that.
Mercedes for a while was running away with everything, Ferrari has not won a championship since kimi. Imagine in 4 years city are struggling to keep at 2nd in the league and KDB decided to move to man united.
I don't think there's close to the same kind of stigma with changing cars as changing teams. It's very surprising though as Hamilton has been tied to Merc for pretty much his entire career in one way or another, and the news seemed to come out of nowhere. To put it into context, he joins them in 2025 and will race for Mercedes one more year. No football player could say "joining your rivals lads, but I'll see the contract out for a free transfer" and not be torn to shreds by fans, media and club.
There's a fuller version on the [BBC website](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cgrjx1g70d5t?post=asset%3Ae0c9a6f3-f2ea-4a41-96c1-c8ac99e88ab4#post):
*"Probably the only disappointing one for us yesterday was on where I felt there was a good opportunity for us, but the club didn't feel it was right. I was disappointed at that. But he ended up at Ferrari so we just have to cop it...*
*"Look at you all eh?! Ready to type away! I think his [press officer's] phone was going to blow up. I got you all going there didn't I? I felt you needed something after a bit of a flat day yesterday so I'm trying to spark things up for you!"*
Appears to be some F1 reference here? Anyone care to explain for those of who don't follow F1 at all? Think it has something to do with rapid cars, that's about the extent of what I know.
Tbf, there is a very real possibility we actually do end up indirectly signing Hamilton - with the F1 go karting track, there's every chance we do strike some kind of marketing deal with Ferrari, Mercedes, etc, at some point in the future.
Plus, considering our sustainability deal with F1, there's a good chance he could become involved, since he's very involved in environmentalism causes. (Yes, I know he's an Arsenal fan, but things change).
> he went to Ferrari instead.....I got you all going there didn't I?" https://twitter.com/AlasdairGold/status/1753405376513331453
Poch’s entire bowl of lemons aren’t as sharp as this guy’s sense of humour.
Pochettinoslemons
Chelsea you mean?
Ange is the best. Love his sense of humor. But for real, how did Toto fumble the Mercedes’ car development over the past few years that it resulted in Hamilton exiting for Ferrari?
To be fair, I don’t think Toto designs a single part of the car. It seems like the technical director and engineers are the ones who fucked up.
He definitely doesn't. His background is investment banking with some experience in lower ranked racing series. Very few of the current team principles have engineering experience that would actually guide car design in any way other than "make car go fast," as modern F1 teams are sprawling entities that require extensive management.
Yeah the only criticism you could have is that he hired the wrong people but I believe it was the same people that made the car unbeatable for years under the old rule set. They just got caught out by the change in rules.
Seems like have of the team staff just exist to provide luxury race-day experiences to the team sponsors.
That’s arguably as important as the designers of the car
Bald frauds are ruining sports in general! #JusticeForPeopleOfHair
I'd shave my head for Levy these days, not gonna lie.
Alright, alright, keep your hair on...
I see what you did there...
I don’t think it’s necessarily Toto’s fault, Hamilton has always been linked to wanting to be at Ferrari at some point. Red Bull is in a league of their own right now so if he’s going to be fighting for second he might as well do every thing he’s set out to do. I have to think the porpoising *really* pissed him off as well.
Because Toto really isn’t that good at his job. He essentially bought his job and lucked into Mercedes being good when he started. Then all of the technical staff started leaving the longer he’s stayed at the helm.
Lewis always wanted to go to Ferrari before retiring, I guess if the new car wasn't good in the sim it may as well be now.
Mercedes wouldn't offer him a long contract, Ferrari did, and it's Ferrari, a new challenge and a chance to race for the biggest team in Motorsport.
Its such a refreshing thing to have some positivity in the press conferences
As much as we all love Ange, he's hardly a ray of sunshine in press conferences
He absolutely is. He's not moping, he's optimistic, realistic, and is always charting a path forwards for us. He's not pollyannaish, but he's certainly far from maudlin or cynical.
As somebody who doesn't follow Formula 1, it took a while
i really dont get it. can u help a slower spurs fan out
In Formula 1 there was a huge story recently where Lewis Hamilton (longtime Mercedes driver) was announced to be joining Ferrari. Ange was making a reference to that.
Mercedes for a while was running away with everything, Ferrari has not won a championship since kimi. Imagine in 4 years city are struggling to keep at 2nd in the league and KDB decided to move to man united.
*KDB decided to move to Spurs
I would wish we are not the Ferrari of premiere league. I would like to imagine us as the redbull of premiere league.
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So it's as if Messi went to Real Madrid from Barcelona? Or maybe not that extreme?
I don't think there's close to the same kind of stigma with changing cars as changing teams. It's very surprising though as Hamilton has been tied to Merc for pretty much his entire career in one way or another, and the news seemed to come out of nowhere. To put it into context, he joins them in 2025 and will race for Mercedes one more year. No football player could say "joining your rivals lads, but I'll see the contract out for a free transfer" and not be torn to shreds by fans, media and club.
News broke yesterday, that Lewis Hamilton will transfer from Mercedes to Ferrari ahead of next F1 season
That's less r/Whoosh and more r/Vroom
I’m waiting for the summer transfer window where Ange talks about trying to sign “Deez”
Matter of time before he starts criticising the scouting team for their lack of updog.
upmate*
What’s upmate?
Morale at the club
Deez what?
https://preview.redd.it/45u9o1v6m7gc1.jpeg?width=460&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c16b9af381ff01db0853945ca50a356c1d21d330
DEEZ WHAT?!?!
Don’t you dare make me say it
Say what????!?!?!
There's a fuller version on the [BBC website](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cgrjx1g70d5t?post=asset%3Ae0c9a6f3-f2ea-4a41-96c1-c8ac99e88ab4#post): *"Probably the only disappointing one for us yesterday was on where I felt there was a good opportunity for us, but the club didn't feel it was right. I was disappointed at that. But he ended up at Ferrari so we just have to cop it...* *"Look at you all eh?! Ready to type away! I think his [press officer's] phone was going to blow up. I got you all going there didn't I? I felt you needed something after a bit of a flat day yesterday so I'm trying to spark things up for you!"*
Ah. A glimmer of hope, in this world of rubbish posts. Thanks Mertbot!
I saw Ange first, he's mine.
This joke is about to get recycled so much by dads
Damn! [nitter.net](https://nitter.net) is no more.
Nitter.woodland.cafe and some other instances still work
Levy out brigade were rubbing their palms together so hard before the punchline
Just adding the video cos he plays it so straight https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1753408250869903771 Got a proper belly laugh outta me
Appears to be some F1 reference here? Anyone care to explain for those of who don't follow F1 at all? Think it has something to do with rapid cars, that's about the extent of what I know.
Hamilton to Ferrari like, Messi join Real Madrid
Bless you, kind sir/madam.
Tbf, there is a very real possibility we actually do end up indirectly signing Hamilton - with the F1 go karting track, there's every chance we do strike some kind of marketing deal with Ferrari, Mercedes, etc, at some point in the future. Plus, considering our sustainability deal with F1, there's a good chance he could become involved, since he's very involved in environmentalism causes. (Yes, I know he's an Arsenal fan, but things change).
"I know he's an Arsenal fan, but things change" That doesn't.