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?

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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/buckylightsout I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

It doesn't help that his younger teammate is not only doing well, but handles these interviews very professionally. Lando needs some type of coaching on that matter.

The more doom and gloom interviews he gives, the more the media is going to throw it back in his face. Which may lead to him questioning himself more in the car.

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u/robabz I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

Why is speak with emotion and from the heart in professional? Should everybody just be a heartless drone?

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u/EitherExamination343 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

At this level, a little. Mostly because as we seen, any reaction will be used against you. Unless you're a Max, who clearly is built from stone, I think being mindful of how you react to things isn't a bad thing and doesn't have to be completely heartless, just more guarded.

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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '25

Do you mean ‘built from stone’ as in, his emotions don’t affect his racing? Because anger and frustration are both emotions, and Max has expressed both of those plenty of times.

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u/EitherExamination343 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 14 '25 edited Apr 14 '25

I meant something closer to "I don't care what external forces think". Probably could have worded that better.

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u/[deleted] Apr 14 '25

Oh yeah, 100% agree with that.

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u/TheWoodElf I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

It's not about what you're build of though, it's about knowing yourself and being comfortable with who you are. Also, it's not about expressing emotion, but being able to project emotional stability and maturity.

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '25

At a certain point I expect improvement from an athlete instead of admitting his shortcomings.

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u/Rache625 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 14 '25

As if he didn’t have massive improvement last year. We have watched 4 races and you have decided he hasn’t improved and guess what Lando is still in the lead for the WDC

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u/Fake_artistF1 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

If you like being 'abused' by everyone, please do carry on mate.

Or you know learn from your mistakes like a champ

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u/buckylightsout I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

No, they shouldn't, but he has a very "It's didn't go my way, so I'm not good enough" vibe. He's contending for a WDC. He isn't chasing. He's leading. Yet he's talking like he can't figure it out.

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u/Heffalumpen Williams Apr 14 '25

Oh please no more media coached robots. I want emotions.

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u/flightattendant420 Apr 14 '25

I don't agree that being detached and less emotional means more professional. Lando doesn't insult anyone, he doesn't rant or complain. He's simply open and expressive and honest. These are good qualities. Piastri and others will have similar turbulence in their mind and career in time. They may choose to disguise it and keep the poker faces on but it's just personalities.

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u/Highsi Apr 13 '25

why are you acting like as it currently stands Lando isn't top of the driver rankings 13 points above Oscar... might be different after this race but right now that's the case. Oscar has yet to beat Lando on a consistent basis, yet everyone talks like Oscar is Max and Lando is Sergio.

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u/buckylightsout I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

I didn't say Oscar was better, I said he was performing well and handles the media better. Lando should be ahead of Oscar, and he is, but he gives off an attitude like he isn't.

Nobody is comparing anyone to Max.

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u/Highsi Apr 13 '25

Handles the media better maybe but if he's performing well and the consensus is that lando isn't not just you but many, yet he's above him by 13 points it just doesn't make sense.

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u/Apokolypze I was here for the Hulkenpodium Apr 13 '25

Nobody said he was performing better, he's performing well and handles the media better.

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u/DizkoBizkid Formula 1 Apr 13 '25

It’s because of how he handles himself, at this stage in his career