I understand, but IMO the simple reality is that Rosberg was never anywhere near Hamilton's gearbox (at least in the 10/100ths of seconds that are pertinent in racing terms) so it's moot. It would be perfectly reasonable for Rosberg to complain if Hamilton was actively (or passively) delaying him, but Rosberg never got into an overtaking position with Hamilton why on Earth should it be given to him on a plate? The first call I heard to Hamilton from Merc was
not to block Rosberg as he was on a different strategy. IMO that's a perfectly reasonable request/order/whatever, as long as there's the implication that the following person is actually quicker. As Rosberg couldn't catch Hamilton - and therefore wasn't slowed by him - the subsequent order that Hamilton should step aside and
not only let Rosberg through but assist Rosberg in doing it as Rosberg couldn't do it himself, is a complete and utter pile of the smelly stuff. It's supposition on everyone's part as to what would have happened had Rosberg actually caught Hamilton, perhaps that would have been the real talk of the race!
In the post-race interview it seemed to me that Rosberg was most angry/depressed/your-emotion-of-choice about being unable to pass Hamilton despite having the better rubber, stating that the way Hamilton defended was OK and that it was his job to find a way around and he couldn't. At the end of the day this should have been an easy victory for Rosberg and it's very easy to argue that he was robbed by the safety car, but that's motor racing and fair doesn't always come into it, a la mechanical failures both Rosberg and Hamilton have suffered. As it is, Rosberg's still in the lead of the WDC, in the best team on the grid, and if he wins the WDC on the road I'll personally be applauding him as it'll be very well deserved.
