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Mercedes faced online backlash after the Canadian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton rushing to the team’s defence.
Lewis Hamilton defended Mercedes and his team-mate George Russell following social media backlash after the Canadian Grand Prix, where Russell finished just over four seconds behind race-winner Max Verstappen. Hamilton urged fans to show support to Mercedes instead of being critical of the team’s struggles over the past two years. Both Hamilton and Russell emphasized the importance of positivity and support within the team to overcome challenges and improve performance on track. Despite acknowledging social media scrutiny as a reality of the current world, Russell highlighted the negative impact of online negativity and emphasized the need for support and encouragement rather than criticism. Both drivers expressed their commitment to working together to achieve success and finish the season on a high note.
