After the British Method One group requested police to analyze an nameless e-mail that claimed Lewis Hamilton’s automotive had been “sabotaged”, Mercedes have been advised there isn’t any felony wrongdoing.
Talking on the latest Spanish Grand Prix, group principal Toto Wolff vowed to behave “with all his would possibly” in response to a letter mentioned to have been despatched by a disgruntled Mercedes worker calling it a “potential demise sentence for Lewis”.
The e-mail, addressed to Wolff, F1 boss Stefano Domenicali, FIA president Mohammed bin Sulaiman and different massive gamers within the pod, got here on June 10, a day after the Canadian Grand Prix – a race the place Hamilton was overtaken by team-mate George Russell at penultimate circle.
Mercedes reported the notice to authorities 48 hours later.
A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police advised the PA information company: “Northamptonshire Police obtained a report on June 12 concerning an e-mail that was circulated throughout the Mercedes AMG F1 group.
“No felony offenses have been recognized, nonetheless recommendation has been given concerning any additional emails the group could obtain.”
It’s understood that the Silver Arrows have been urged to report any such correspondence to the police.
The e-mail accused Wolff of “vindictiveness” and mentioned the 52-year-old Austrian was “doing all the pieces he can to get revenge on him (Hamilton)” for selecting to depart Mercedes for Ferrari.
Talking final Friday, Wolfe, who’s adamant that the e-mail didn’t come from his personal group, urged “loopy conspiracy theorists” to “see a psychiatrist” in the event that they suppose the group is working towards Hamilton.
And after Sunday’s race in Spain, during which Hamilton lastly ended his shedding streak to Russell – pipping his compatriot in qualifying after which taking his first podium of the season – Wolff reiterated his stance.
He mentioned: “I’ve completely no respect for these conspiracy theorists as a result of they haven’t any brains. We would like a automotive that wins races and championships, and those who do not ought to watch one other sport.
“It is good to see Lewis have an excellent weekend as a result of it has been some time the place he is been on the sting and the technique has labored towards him. However right now it went in his favor, so I am blissful that we have now this podium for him as a result of it was time.”
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