Lewis Hamilton deserves more recognition, says Mercedes boss Wolff
London — Lewis Hamilton may be the greatest Formula One driver but “negativity and envy” are denying him the recognition he deserves, according to his Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff. Comparing the five-time world champion to retired Ferrari great Michael Schumacher, Wolff suggested people might not appreciate the 33-year-old Briton’s achievements until he too had left the scene. “Not everybody recognises a great career, a great sportsman or greatness overall while it’s happening. There is a lot of negativity and envy whilst it happens,” Wolff said. “It’s only being recognised once a career has ended as having been really great and I don’t know why that is. We are extremely privileged in following a career of maybe the greatest racing driver of all time. “Obviously Michael has set the records and was unbelievable, but Lewis is on a similar trajectory,” he said. “Also with Michael, it was only recognised after he retired and even more when tragedy struck. And I think it’s a pity.” Schu...
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