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[Bakemono]

Hamlin has definetly shown talent in the past. As far as whether or not he should have openly criticized his team, maybe thats what they need. If they are making poor decisions that is costing them a chance at wins and good finishes, he has every right to critize them. Its the driver's job to tell the crew what the car is doing so that they can set it up correctly and then take that car and win races with it. If they are making poor decisions that prevent him from doing that, well, I dont blame him for being frustrated.
Look at all the times during the race when Kyle Busch was way out front and you kept hearing him say on the radio, "this car is junk" or "this is the worst car Ive ever had" but at the end of the race he tells the media, "the car was great" or "the crew did a great job preparing and adjusting on the car". Sometimes people need a little kick in the pants to make them perform their best.
I also think the frustration stems from the fact that Kyle Busch is winning races and Hamlin has only won 1 race. Hamlin is obviously a very competitive person and doesnt like to be shown up by anyone, not even a teammate. No doubt Hamlin is under a lot of pressure and is being asked, "Kyle is winning, why arent you?" After a while, that gets old, frustration builds and it gets the best of you.
Now Hamlin sees Joey Logano moving up and is expected by everyone to win races right off the bat. No doubt Hamlin sees his job as being threatened and doesnt want to be the #3 driver, so he is looking for any reason to deflect the blame away from himself.
Hamlin is a very talented driver and he will get his wins. Its just that Gibbs has stepped up their game so much this past year and are now expected to contend for the win every week. When Hamlin isnt up there, but Kyle Busch is, its upsetting and frustrating.