Hamilton Shows NO MERCY Towards Mercedes & Wolff After SABOTAGED Las Vegas GP!
Lewis Hamilton has made his feelings crystal clear after what he described as a “sabotaged” Las Vegas Grand Prix, delivering a scathing attack on both his Mercedes team and team principal Toto Wolff. Following a frustrating and incident-filled race that saw Hamilton fail to make any meaningful progress, the seven-time world champion didn’t hold back, calling out both his team’s strategic decisions and the lack of support he received throughout the weekend.
Hamilton, who has been vocal about his frustration with Mercedes’ performance this season, unleashed his anger after what he perceived as a series of errors that ultimately cost him a strong result in Las Vegas. “It felt like sabotage,” Hamilton remarked after the race. “We’ve had a tough season, but this was a new low. We came here with high hopes, and everything just fell apart—again. I’m beyond frustrated with how things went.”
While it’s no secret that Mercedes has struggled to maintain competitiveness this year—often unable to keep pace with Red Bull’s dominance—Hamilton’s comments mark a new level of frustration. The Las Vegas GP was expected to be a turning point, with the unique circuit offering a chance for Mercedes to extract more from their car. However, a series of strategic blunders, poor tire choices, and a lack of communication left Hamilton in the rearview mirror, unable to make up any significant ground despite his s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 and experience.
Hamilton didn’t spare his team principal, Toto Wolff, either. “Toto is always talking about fighting for championships, but we’re nowhere near that level right now,” Hamilton said bluntly. “I have been here for so many years, working hard with the team, and yet we keep making the same mistakes. We need to be more honest with ourselves. It’s time for a serious conversation about where we’re going as a team.”
Hamilton’s frustration stems not just from the Las Vegas weekend, but from an ongoing lack of performance throughout the season. Despite his consistent efforts, Mercedes has been unable to close the gap to the front-runners, with both Hamilton and teammate George Russell struggling to extract the maximum from the car. As Red Bull continues to dominate, and with Ferrari and Aston Martin showing improvements, Mercedes has found itself in the unfamiliar position of being a mid-tier team.
The comments from Hamilton come at a particularly tense time, with speculation surrounding the future of both the driver and the team. With his contract coming up for renewal and no immediate signs of improvement, Hamilton’s loyalty to Mercedes could be tested in the coming months. Many in the F1 world have begun to wonder if Hamilton will continue with Mercedes or seek a new challenge elsewhere.
In response, Wolff admitted that the team’s performance was far from what was expected in Las Vegas, but he defended the decisions made over the weekend. “We have to take responsibility for our results, and we know we need to improve,” Wolff said. “Lewis is an incredibly valuable member of this team, and we will continue to work closely with him to understand his concerns and address them.”
But Hamilton’s no-nonsense approach seems to signal that time is running out for Mercedes to get their act together. With the season winding down and the championship fight well out of reach, Hamilton has made it clear that he is not willing to accept anything less than the best from his team. Whether Mercedes can deliver the results needed to satisfy their star driver—or if Hamilton will ultimately seek a new path—is a question that will loom large over the rest of the season.
