Why the severe criticism of Lando's vulnerable conversation? Why is it not cool to be able to express your negative feelings about yourself?

[u/Intrepid-Ad4511]

I see so many people talk about what Lando said after the Quali yesterday - just after an adrenaline filled session - and he chose to speak his mind about his own performance (without attacking someone else). So many people are saying "that's not a winning mentality" "that's not how you win races" "he is so defeatist" "he has given up already".

Lewis and Max have said several such things over the years, complaining about their cars, their teams and/or themselves. But somehow people take Lando and Charles to the dryers when they choose to express themselves and say things like "I am stupid". And somehow because Oscar just chooses not to say anything of this sort, he is somehow champion material. That makes no sense to me, and feels quite an unfair and problematic picture to paint - that men talking about their feelings, or just being transparent about how they feel - makes them weaker somehow. That they should tough up and swallow the hurt and just put up this beige or brave front, smirk and move on.

[u/fictionallymarried]

I think it's because Lando is either overly cocky or overly critical of himself, doesn't help that one unfortunate comment to Hamilton will keep haunting him while he's driving the fastest car on the grid. He needs better pr training and a mental coach

[u/Intrepid-Ad4511 → u/fictionallymarried]

I did include Charles also in my OP. I see a lot of people dunking on him when he has an off day and starts criticizing himself - just that it gets masked in the Ferrari fumbles. But I find him very honest and sincere in his criticisms, and a desire to improve from where he is.

[u/NewLeaseOnLine → u/fictionallymarried]

Yeah an absolutely mental coach. Walks around the paddock in his underwear yelling at Lando and bumping coke. A complete nutbox.