Mercedes publish open letter to followers amidst Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari rumours

Mar 11, 2023

Following a turbulent begin to their Method One season, the Silver Arrows have responded to rumours linking their primary driver to rivals Ferrari.

Mercedes have revealed an open letter to their followers following a disappointing season opener within the Bahrain Grand Prix. The race noticed Lewis Hamilton end P5 and George Russell end two locations again in P7.

Their efficiency was so poor that they had been outshone by their buyer workforce Aston Martin who seems to be Purple Bull’s nearest competitors.

Embed from Getty Pictures

Because of this, the seven-time World Champion was not impressed, revealing that Mercedes didn’t take heed to him through the automobile growth stage.

Hamilton’s rumoured departure relies on the idea he’s determined to win an eighth world championship earlier than he retires.

Sky Sport’s Simon Lazenby stated, “How will you rule out a transfer to Ferrari if [Mercedes] keep like this?”

“He’s so determined, so determined for that eighth [championship], that if Ferrari did handle to remain on the coattails they usually had been the closest to Purple Bull.

“He’s not put his pen to paper but on his contract. He’s undoubtedly ready to see how this yr’s automobile felt.”

The letter addresses the place the workforce at present discover themselves in, emphasising they won’t panic or make any knee-jerk reactions.

As an alternative, they insist they may work urgently and absolutely to construct their restoration plan, focussing on what is required to construct quick and long-term success.

“In a highlight as fierce as F1, persons are fast to level fingers or search for scapegoats. However you recognize us higher than that,” the letter writes.

“Contained in the workforce, we discuss having the braveness to fail, the character to be accountable and the energy to see failure as a chance. We have now been open and searingly trustworthy about the place we discover ourselves.

“We’re working urgently and calmly to construct our restoration plan, specializing in what must occur short-term, medium-term, and long-term to win.

“We have already got developments within the pipeline for the following races – and there shall be extra to come back. However this received’t be the work of a second.”

The workforce add that they need to maintain their heads raised and use this poor begin as a studying expertise, “We are going to maintain our heads held excessive – and take this journey step-by-step, collectively. We’re Mercedes,” .