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Mercedes has revealed that a police investigation is ongoing to discover who sent out an anonymous email claiming the Formula 1 side is sabotaging Lewis Hamilton. The email was addressed to the same F1 personnel and accredited media reps who received WhatsApp messages alleged to be from Christian Horner back in March. Hamilton’s comment earlier […]
The email was sent to the same F1 personnel and accredited media representatives who had previously received WhatsApp messages claimed to be from Christian Horner back in March. Lewis Hamilton’s recent comment suggesting he may not outqualify his teammate George Russell again seemed to have triggered the email. Despite showing good pace in Monaco and Canada practices, Hamilton failed to deliver in crucial moments, resulting in trailing behind Russell. Allegations were made by an individual purportedly affiliated with Mercedes, accusing the team of using unethical tactics that could endanger Hamilton’s life. Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff dismissed these claims, asserting that the messages did not originate from within the team and emphasizing the seriousness of such accusations. Wolff stated that Mercedes is taking the issue seriously, involving the police to identify the responsible party and address online abuse of this nature. He also debunked any theories of Mercedes deliberately sabotaging a driver’s success, emphasizing the team’s commitment to achieving success and maintaining positive relationships internally.
