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Hamilton hints at Mercedes ‘disrespect’
- Updated: December 19, 2016
Lewis Hamilton says he “felt quite disrespected” over comments made by members of the Mercedes team about the tactics he employed at the final Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi.
The Brit, who was defending his Formula 1 crown from the previous season, ignored team instructions to speed up as he was trying to back up Nico Rosberg into the rest of the field.
Hamilton needed a victory and hope Rosberg finished outside of the podium places, however his efforts weren’t good enough as the German came second to claim his first championship.
Mercedes commercial chief Toto Wolff was particularly outspoken after the race about Hamilton’s behaviour, he said: “Anarchy does not work in any team or in any …