Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that police are investigating an email sent to motorsport journalists and Formula 1 teams, alleging that Mercedes is sabotaging the performances of Lewis Hamilton following his decision to leave for Ferrari. Despite the serious nature of the claims, Northamptonshire Police have found no criminal offences related to the anonymous email. Mercedes has also hired private investigators to look into the matter, expressing their fury at the allegations. Wolff emphasized that nobody would sabotage Hamilton's car on purpose. The British-based Formula One team is dealing with the fallout from these accusations, which also come amid an incident where Hamilton made contact with Lance Stroll.
Northamptonshire Police have found no criminal offences over an anonymous email accusing the Mercedes #F1 team of dangerous sabotage of Lewis Hamilton's car. ⬇️ https://t.co/sHqzfCqIDx
Northamptonshire Police have found no criminal offences over an anonymous email accusing the Mercedes #F1 team of dangerous sabotage of Lewis Hamilton's car. Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/dMEXmVeh9X
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says police are investigating an email sent to motorsport journalists and Formula 1 teams claiming that Mercedes is sabotaging the performances of Lewis Hamilton following his decision to leave for Ferrari. https://t.co/Pll0iJshog