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Inside Mercedes: Meet the man who spent a year with Lewis, Toto & George
Season 2
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As the 2024 season draws to a close, Mercedes are on the brink of one of their biggest changes for years with Lewis Hamilton preparing to leave the team. But off the back of their double podium in Las Vegas how are they feeling about the shift? We speak to Matt Whyman, author of Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane, to find out.
Betty and Greg discuss what he learned about the Toto Wolff during his 18 months on the road, and how the whole team has reacted to Lewis Hamilton's shock announcement and evolved throughout the season.
They also find out about Lewis' struggle to tell his crew, the way George Russell is stepping up to lead the team and the preparation in place for Kimi Antonelli's rookie year in 2025.
Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane by Matt Whyman is published by Century, available now. https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458757/inside-mercedes-f1-by-whyman-matt/9781529916799
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