The Mercedes F1 group have been advised by Northamptonshire Police that “no prison offences” have been dedicated after investigating an e-mail over claims of Lewis Hamilton being sabotaged.
A day after the Canadian Grand Prix – on June 10 – an nameless supply claiming to be a member of the Mercedes group accused the organisation of intentionally sabotaging Hamilton.
The e-mail even claimed that the group was placing Hamilton’s life at risk.
Over the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, Toto Wolff confirmed that the letter didn’t come from a group member, somewhat an sad Hamilton fan.
Wolff additionally revealed that that they had made a grievance to the police to conduct an investigation.
“It’s not from a member of the group,” Wolff stated. “Once we are getting these sorts of emails, and we’re getting tons of them, it’s upsetting notably when somebody is speaking about demise and all these items.”
Wolff referred to as the particular person behind the e-mail a “conspiracy theorist” and a “lunatic” for the accusations.
On Tuesday afternoon, Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman launched the next assertion.
A spokesperson stated: “Northamptonshire Police obtained a report on 12 June concerning an e-mail that had been circulated inside the Mercedes AMG F1 Staff.
“No prison offences have been discovered to have been dedicated nevertheless recommendation was given concerning any additional emails the group could obtain.”
Hamilton loved his greatest weekend of the season to this point in Barcelona.
The 39-year-old completed third – choosing up his first podium of the 12 months – in what was one other aggressive weekend for Mercedes.
After the race, Wolff reiterated his earlier stance.
“These conspiracy theorists, I’ve zero respect for, as a result of they don’t have any mind,” he added. “We wish a automobile that wins races and championships and who does not get that must be watching one other sport.
“It is good to see that Lewis has had an awesome weekend, as a result of it has been some time that he has been on the receiving finish and technique has labored towards him.
“However right now it went in his favour so I’m glad now we have that podium for him as a result of it has been some time.”
