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Lewis Hamilton’s former Mercedes performance engineer and F1 icon Jock Clear has shed light on why he refused to work with seven-time champion, Michael…
Lewis Hamilton’s former Mercedes performance engineer and F1 icon Jock Clear revealed why he initially refused to work with seven-time champion Michael Schumacher. Clear’s extensive F1 career spans three decades, with experience at Mercedes and Ferrari. He recently left Ferrari to enjoy a slower pace of life near Maranello. Clear had held senior roles at Ferrari and is known for influencing champion drivers like Hamilton and Villeneuve, but had a negative view of Schumacher initially. Clear’s perception changed when he worked with Schumacher at Mercedes in 2010, finding it a pleasure after past rivalries. Despite this positive experience, Clear also struggled to connect with Nico Rosberg during their time together at Mercedes.
