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Hamilton says Mercedes 2016 situation "uncomfortable" at times

Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes' handling of certain intra-team situations in 2016 has made him feel "uncomfortable" at times. Hamilton, who finished runner-up in the championship to teammate Nico Rosberg, appeared to be at odds with Mercedes on a few occasions during the season, with the most notable and obvious flashpoint coming in the Abu Dhabi season finale. There, Hamilton tried to back Rosberg into the pack, against his team's orders, so as to overhaul him in the standings - and the tactic subsequently led Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hinting at possible sanctions against the Brit. Asked at Friday's FIA Prize Gala whether he felt unfairly treated or uncomfortable with the...
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