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**Lewis Hamilton Denounces Sabotage Theories, Backs Mercedes Amidst Social Media Storm**
Lewis Hamilton addresses allegations of 'sabotage' and 'foul play' at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has responded to questions concerning outlandish theories and accusations that Mercedes is 'sabotaging' him.
Lewis Hamilton has urged people to back Mercedes and stood up for his fellow driver, George Russell, following outrageous allegations of sabotage and misconduct within the team.
The seven-time world champion has faced a challenging beginning to the 2024 season, which will be his last with Mercedes before he makes a high-profile move to Ferrari in 2025.
Hamilton has generally been outshone by Russell, who leads him 8-1 in qualifying matchups. The 39-year-old made an odd statement in Monaco, suggesting he doesn't anticipate out-qualifying Russell for the rest of the year. This, combined with his substandard performance, has sparked speculation that Mercedes might be giving preferential treatment to Russell.
In a media session on Thursday at the Spanish Grand Prix, which included Crash.net, Hamilton was questioned about the doubts and allegations circulating among his fans on social media.
"They understand that over the years, we've consistently been a formidable team, putting in a lot of effort collectively," Hamilton remarked. "It's easy to let emotions take over; in the previous race, for instance, I admitted to having flaws. I believe we need encouragement, not criticism."
"I didn't realize George was facing any negative issues. George consistently puts in his best effort every weekend and performs exceptionally for the team, so there's no reason to blame him."
"Naturally, there are always areas for improvement within a team, and we address these through ongoing discussions and effective communication."
"We're all united in this effort, putting in hard work collectively, and aiming to end on a positive note. We owe it to the strong bond we've built over time."
When questioned about an email purportedly from a Mercedes team member expressing worries about potential sabotage to his car, Hamilton replied, "I just mentioned it, so there's not much else to say. I haven't actually seen the email."
Russell emphasized that he hadn’t encountered any negative comments aimed at him personally, but remarked that this situation highlights the dual nature of social media.
"I don't really use Instagram or Twitter myself," he mentioned. "I manage my own account and collaborate with my team. Every piece of content and caption that gets posted is crafted by me."
"Social media is a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, it offers plenty of amusing content and helps you stay informed. On the other hand, it often directs negativity towards anyone in the public eye, including myself."
As Lewis mentioned, it's important to feel supported and not spread negativity towards others. Although I haven't personally witnessed it, I've heard about such behavior. It's always unpleasant to hear these things, but unfortunately, it's a reality that anyone in the public eye has to deal with nowadays.
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