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Lewis Hamilton has defended recently departed Mercedes Chief Technical Officer Mike Elliott following his departure from the team ahead of
Mike Elliott, the former Technical Director of Mercedes, has left the Brackley team after 11 years. His departure follows his replacement by James Allison in April. During his tenure, Elliott oversaw Mercedes’ pursuit of the ‘zeropod’ philosophy, which ultimately led to the downfall of their dominance in Formula 1. Red Bull has since taken over as the dominant team. Despite the struggles, Mercedes has shown improvement and is currently second in the standings, ahead of Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton has defended Elliott, stating that no single individual is to blame for the team’s current situation. Hamilton praised Elliott’s knowledge and contributions to the team and wished him the best for his future endeavors. George Russell echoed Hamilton’s sentiments and emphasized the importance of a collective effort in achieving success in Formula 1.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
