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A recent suggestion that Lewis Hamilton is being sabotaged by Mercedes has been heavily refuted by the team.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff firmly denied claims of deliberately sabotaging Lewis Hamilton, hailing the seven-time world champion’s return to the podium at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite a challenging season with lackluster performance, Hamilton managed to secure third place after struggling to keep pace with team-mate George Russell. An email alleging sabotage prompted Mercedes to involve the police, a move swiftly dismissed by Wolff as baseless conspiracy theories lacking any logical foundation. Celebrating Hamilton’s successful weekend, Wolff emphasized the team’s commitment to delivering competitive cars capable of winning races and championships. Reflecting on their strategic missteps and misfortunes in Spain, Wolff acknowledged the need for improvements but remained cautiously optimistic about Mercedes’ future performance, as apparent progress suggests a more competitive edge in upcoming races.
