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Why TV cameras didn't show Mercedes celebrating Hamilton's Singapore F1 podium
Despite some confusion and speculation, Mercedes has clarified that many members of the team were indeed present at the podium ceremony to celebrate Lewis Hamilton’s third-place finish. The team explains that while some personnel had to remain in the garage to retrieve George Russell’s crashed car, the rest of the team made their way to the podium. However, the TV cameras focused on the celebrating Ferrari and McLaren crews, as the narrative of Ferrari ending Red Bull’s winning streak took precedence. Mercedes technical director James Allison emphasized that the team enjoys being at the podium to support their driver, and they were cheering along with everyone else. Although not prominently shown on camera, Mercedes was a significant part of the overall podium celebrations.
Source: motorsport
