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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has expressed his ire over wild accusations that Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton is being deliberately held back by his current team – and says Mercedes is taking “full force” action over one specific accusation
Toto Wolff, the Mercedes Formula 1 boss, is angry over the baseless accusations that Lewis Hamilton is intentionally being held back by Mercedes before his move to Ferrari. This frustration escalated when an email alleging sabotage towards Hamilton was circulated to F1 media and authorities, prompting Mercedes to involve the police to investigate the matter thoroughly. Hamilton has shown a slight performance dip in qualifying compared to his teammate George Russell, but there is no concrete evidence to suggest deliberate sabotage by Mercedes. Wolff vehemently denied these accusations and emphasized the strong relationship and trust between Hamilton and the Mercedes team during their 12-year partnership. Wolff expressed his disappointment with the online abuse directed not only towards the team but also towards Hamilton and Russell, reiterating Mercedes’ focus on success and their commitment to maintaining a positive team dynamic.
