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Mercedes braced for ANOTHER shock F1 departure
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that he has had discussions with Lewis Hamilton’s track engineer, Peter Bonnington, after Hamilton announced his departure from the team. The talks were likely to discuss the future plans and potential options for both Bonnington and Hamilton. Bonnington has been Hamilton’s race engineer for many years and their partnership has been successful, contributing to Hamilton’s seven world championships. As Hamilton prepares to leave Mercedes, it is important to determine the next steps for the entire team, including the support staff like Bonnington. The discussions between Wolff and Bonnington underline the team’s commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and finding suitable roles for everyone involved.
