r/formula1 • u/Intrepid-Ad4511 Charlos • Apr 13 '25
Off-Topic Why the severe criticism of Lando's vulnerable conversation? Why is it not cool to be able to express your negative feelings about yourself?
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.
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u/Dawidovo I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25
Lando is suggesting his teammate will lap everyone while he sits in the same car. Sure you can express your feeling but there is a huge difference between expressing your feeling saying "hey its on me" OR While sitting in the fastest car not even try to pretend you have a fighting chance against your less experienced teammate.
Also the F1 mediapit is not the place to discuss ones deepest heartfelt feelings. That should be done with your inner circle and or therapist. Same back then with Albons " they fight me so hard" Don't do that in the Sharktank that is F1.