Mercedes F1 News: Lewis Hamilton SNUBS Toto Wolff after disappointing Canadian GP

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Hamilton SNUBS Wolff after disappointing Canadian GP

Lewis Hamilton has endured a difficult 2024 season

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Tuesday 11 June 2024 02:00

Lewis Hamilton was left dejected following a message from Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff after the Canadian Grand Prix.

The seven-time champion has experienced a tough season since announcing his departure from the Silver Arrows to join Ferrari in 2025.

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Hamilton has frequently bemoaned the pace of his Mercedes, whilst falling behind team-mate George Russell, who has beaten the champion 8-1 in qualifying.

The 39-year-old hinted that the qualifying deficit was a result of favouritism at Mercedes, a claim Wolff and Russell have both denied.

Lewis Hamilton has been beaten comprehensively by George Russell in qualifying

Lewis Hamilton has insinuated there is favouritism at Mercedes

Russell claims podium as Hamilton falters

Furthermore, Russell claimed pole position in Canada with Hamilton starting the race in P7.

Hamilton was visibly frustrated after the grand prix, claiming it as one of the ‘worst races’ he had ever driven in an interview with Sky Sports.

"It was over the weekend just a really poor performance from myself. Yesterday, some other things came into it, but mostly myself,” Hamilton said.

"Then today, just one of the worst races that I've driven. Just lots of mistakes. But of course, if I'd have qualified better I would have been in a much better position.

"So it is what it is. I will go back to the drawing board."

Hamilton bemoans 'poor' Canada performance

The British driver also seemed dejected on-track after receiving a team radio message from Toto Wolff.

As Hamilton drove back into the pitlane following a disappointing performance in Canada Wolff said: “Lewis the positive is the comeback performance. Get on top of it.”

The champion did not respond to the message, instead parking his car and giving a light shake of the head before he jumped out of the W15.

Whether the dejection was a result of the team message or Hamilton’s own performance, it is clear he is frustrated with the situation at Mercedes.

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