Hamilton dismisses Rosberg’s brake complaints ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has rejected Nico Rosberg’s latest complaints about the Mercedes brakes, insisting both drivers had no issues at Silverstone.
Lewis Hamilton has publicly rejected Nico Rosberg’s claims of ongoing brake problems at Mercedes, as the pair prepare for another title battle at the 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Rosberg, who trails Hamilton by 17 points in the drivers’ standings, told reporters in Budapest that he was satisfied with his W06 except for “my usual issues with the brakes.” The German’s comments came as Mercedes aim to maintain their dominance at the Hungaroring, a circuit where Hamilton has historically excelled.
Hamilton, asked about Rosberg’s remarks, said he was “perfectly happy with the brakes” during the previous round at Silverstone. He also pointed out that Rosberg had shown no signs of difficulty in the last race, referencing the team’s data. “He was perfectly fine on the brakes in the last race as well,” Hamilton said, making clear he saw no technical justification for his teammate’s complaint.
Hamilton suggested Rosberg’s comments were aimed at sending a message through the media rather than reflecting a genuine technical problem. "He wanted to let me know that (about the brakes) via the media. The fact is, we don’t have any issues with the brakes," Hamilton stated, directly addressing the situation.
Mercedes’ brake history and team dynamics
Mercedes’ brake supplier and system have come under scrutiny in the past, most notably after Hamilton suffered a failure at Hockenheim earlier in the season. However, there has been no official confirmation of ongoing issues since then. Rosberg’s repeated references to brake concerns have become a recurring theme, though the team has not reported any technical faults in recent races.
The exchange highlights the ongoing tension between the two Mercedes drivers, who have been closely matched since becoming teammates. Hamilton’s response in Hungary suggests he is unwilling to let technical complaints become a distraction as he targets another victory at a circuit where he has historically been strong.
With both drivers pushing for the championship, any hint of technical disparity is likely to be magnified. Mercedes will be keen to avoid internal distractions as they look to extend their lead in both the drivers’ and constructors’ standings.
For more on the Mercedes driver rivalry, seeHamilton backs Rosberg to stay ahead of Schumacher at Mercedes.
