Probably best to wait 'til we actually hear Rosberg's side of the story before anyone makes too strong a statement, rather than Hamilton's interpretation of Rosberg's words. Hamilton could even just be lying - he's certainly done that before.

But if what he's saying is accurate, I wonder if Rosberg was seeking revenge for Hamilton pushing him off the track at Hungary, a piece of very poor sportsmanship by Hamilton that was totally glossed over by the media & Mercedes. It could easily have ended both of their races. Bahrain was far too rough from Hamilton as well. Perhaps it's a bit like Massa in 2011, who refused to jump out of the way for Hamilton, resulting in many crashes between the two.

So it's either a message to Hamilton that he's done playing nice & he too will fight dirty, or a message to the world about how much Mercedes are favouring Hamilton.

Either way, it'd be a stupid thing to do and the wrong way to go about it. Problem is, I can't see a right way to do it.

Again, that is just assuming what Hamilton said was accurate.

Hamilton has been quite clever imo.

If indeed Rosberg has said that he caused the collision Mercedes must now either accuse Hamilton of lying or sanction Rosberg.

Either way there are serious issues within the mercedes team.

"Rosberg has yet to react to Hamilton's claims but a Mercedes spokesman confirmed Hamilton had accurately represented what the German had said."

All very strange. Some resemblance to the aftermath of the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2007, where Alonso exposed the "spygate" scandal amidst complaints of favouritism towards Hamilton.

sid

its not april the first is it
---------------- you will be telling us next that goldilocks really did eat up all the porridge of the three sleeping bears

??

Always Hamilton's fault, isn't it Hobo?

Sid, if you are looking for an objective point of view, you won't get it from these two.

Do not waste your time.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/28921431

Just a wum free discussion will do me m8


Could Mercedes refer the matter to the FIA?

They are in a tough position.

If Nico says I did it on purpose, he can be reported to the FIA because that could have serious repercussions.

The harshest thing Mercedes can do is stop giving him support and get rid of him at the end of the year.

FIA Guidance allows a team to report a driver regardless if it's their own driver if it is known their actions were intentionally wreck less/dangerous.

Race licences can be suspended. If this is the facts Nico could be in hot water.

Can't see it happening mind

Indeed. Thanks for the info.

I wasnt sure if there is a time limit on reporting a driver to the stewards.

I personally do not want him banned from a race or race meeting.

We have seen Rosberg do some shady things this season and lie on multiple occasions. Those are the actions of a desperate man.

It actually helps Hamilton a lot because now he knows where things stand.

Also helps the team as well

Toto also seems to think that Mercedes can apply some punishment.

"If Lewis has said that it's going to be a slap on the wrist and that there's going to be no consequence, then he's not aware of what consequences we can implement," said the Mercedes chief.

i'd still be shocked if they did anything too drastic

In fact I think it's mandatory for the team to report if Nico has admitted what is claimed.

No a race ban is not ideal, however racing is dangerous and the FIA have a clear mandate to govern in a specific manner especially when it concerns driver safety.

Me too.

Feel for Hamilton, he did nothing wrong yet loses ground to his title rival.

I was actually surprised Rosberg was not punished in the race because what he did impacted another drivers race.

We'll see

Can you imagine the atmosphere in the meeting when rosberg said he hit him on purpose

Oh to be a fly on the wall

I'd like to hear why he thought that was the right decision, it doesn't make a lot of sense

Readin what Rosberg had to say about British fans, I am amazed that Rosberg confessed to causing the incident.

Cheeky git.

Monaco, now this.

Rosberg clearly hasnt got the balls to race Hamilton fairly.