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Johnny Herbert feels Mercedes are ‘favouring’ George Russell but believes Lewis Hamilton will see out the 2024 Formula 1 season despite a dreadful weekend in Brazil.
Rumors circulated after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix that Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes might split before the season’s end, based on Hamilton’s mysterious radio message. However, it was later revealed that Hamilton was referring to a group of mechanics who wouldn’t travel to the remaining races. Despite expressing frustrations about the car’s performance, Hamilton is unlikely to leave Mercedes early, as he values finishing the season on a high note with the team. The focus is already shifting towards 2025 for Mercedes, with George Russell being groomed to take over as team leader. Despite recent struggles, Hamilton has had a more successful 2024 season compared to the previous two years, where he failed to secure a single victory.
