After a whirlwind of allegations following the Canadian Grand Prix, Northamptonshire Police have declared that no criminal activities were uncovered regarding the email claiming sabotage against Lewis Hamilton.
The email, which emerged post-Grand Prix, suggested that Mercedes was shifting allegiance to George Russell and alleged a scheme to undermine Hamilton during his purported final year with the team. The content of the email set off speculation and concern among fans and within the F1 community.
Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, quickly denounced the email at the Spanish Grand Prix, asserting that it did not originate from any team member. He criticized the perpetrators, urging them to seek help, and disclosed that law enforcement was tracing the source of the email. However, the police investigation revealed no criminal offenses, though they provided guidance on handling similar incidents in the future.
The timing of the email coincided with a season where Hamilton, a seven-time World Champion, was experiencing strategic setbacks, which fans believed were adverse decisions affecting his performance on track. However, Hamilton’s recent performance at the Spanish Grand Prix, where he achieved his best result of the season by returning to the podium, played against the narrative of internal sabotage.
Toto Wolff addressed the conspiracy theories head-on, dismissing them with strong language. He emphasized that the team’s focus remains on building a car capable of winning races and championships, and reassured that any notion of favoritism within the team is misguided. In response to Hamilton’s success in Barcelona, Wolff expressed satisfaction, noting the long-awaited positive outcome for Hamilton amidst a series of challenging races.
In light of the police findings, the Mercedes team can now focus entirely on the racetrack without the distraction of unfounded conspiracy theories circulating in the background.
