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Lewis Hamilton’s Shocking McLaren Betrayal: Leaked Data Exposed in Dramatic Revealing Moment

David Castro by David Castro
May 10, 2025
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Lewis Hamilton Demands FIA Empowerment Over Formula 1 Decision-Making

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 4, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur ahead of the race REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Lewis Hamilton’s Shocking Betrayal: When McLaren’s Confidential Data Was Exposed

The world of Formula 1 was rocked by scandal when Lewis Hamilton, one of the sport’s brightest stars, found himself at the center of a controversy involving leaked confidential McLaren data. A blast from the past, this incident sheds light on a dark moment in Hamilton’s career that many may have forgotten.

Back in 2012, during his final season with McLaren before his epic move to Mercedes, Hamilton’s rivalry with teammate Jenson Button reached a boiling point at the Belgian Grand Prix. Button’s pole position triumph seemed to have triggered something within Hamilton, who, feeling slighted by his own qualifying performance, resorted to a shocking move.

In a fit of frustration, Hamilton took to social media, posting what he believed to be sensitive telemetry data from Button’s car. The post sent shockwaves through the racing community, with many questioning Hamilton’s judgment and integrity. Matt Bishop, McLaren’s communications chief at the time, vividly recalled the chaos that ensued after the ill-fated tweet was sent out.

The repercussions were severe, with Bishop rushing to Hamilton’s room to urge him to delete the tweet before it caused irreparable damage. Little did they know, the data Hamilton had shared was not even Button’s but belonged to Oliver Turvey, McLaren’s test driver at the time. A grave error that only came to light after the damage was done.

Fast forward to Hamilton’s decision to leave McLaren for Mercedes, a move that was met with skepticism and doubt. Many believed it to be a career-ending mistake, but history has proven otherwise. The union of Hamilton and Mercedes has since rewritten the record books, with an unprecedented streak of success that cemented Hamilton’s status as one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.

Reflecting on his pivotal decision, Hamilton acknowledged the naysayers who warned him against leaving McLaren for a struggling Mercedes team. But against all odds, Hamilton followed his instincts and catapulted both himself and Mercedes to legendary status in the world of motorsport.

As we delve into this captivating saga of betrayal, redemption, and triumph, one thing remains clear: Lewis Hamilton’s journey is a testament to the resilience, perseverance, and unyielding spirit of a true champion.

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