Hamilton SNUBS Wolff after disappointing Canadian GP

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.

Russell claims podium as Hamilton falters

To compound Hamilton’s current misery, Russell denied Hamilton a third place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, making it the longest podium drought in the champion’s career.

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."

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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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