William Bennett53 said:http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/116138
Here’s the article from Autosport, who are being predictably cautious about the rumors.
The word is both sides have basically accepted a split is coming, and only some massive miracle could keep them together.
Supposedly, the sticking point is that Ferrari knows they won't have a title contender next year, while Lewis Hamilton wants a shot at the championship ASAP.
And there’s the catch. Even though nothing is official yet, none of this actually adds up. If you follow this logic, it implies Honda knows they'll have a championship car ready next season, which feels off given their recent updates suggest they're lagging behind and will likely deal with some growing pains early on. I don't know. It feels more like Lewis Hamilton is leaving because the landscape at Ferrari is shifting and nobody is untouchable anymore. No matter how good he is—and he is good—there's always a factor involving the driver. Not that any of the fanboys would ever admit it.
Speaking of rumors, if Vettel actually shows up, I couldn't be happier. Kimi stays, and Kimi can work with anyone. Regardless of what people call him, he’s become a total team player. That’s a rare trait. If Vettel joins, those two together guarantee a brighter future for Ferrari, one where everyone quickly forgets about Lewis Hamilton.
Whether he deserved more, could have done more, or if it was his own fault... I haven't got a clue. Two titles are no small feat, and there are plenty of drivers out there who earned a few extra trophies just like him.
If these reports are true and he moves to Honda, I wish him luck, though I doubt much will come of it. They're going to need a lot of time to technically catch up to Red Bull, Mercedes, or Williams, regardless of who's behind the wheel.
