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When Hamilton left, Mercedes' factory floor wanted
Fernando Alonso
Wolff asked the staff
Alonso left for last on the list
The whole factory wanted him
Report · via Josema Galan, ex-Mercedes engineer
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When Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was announced, Toto Wolff gathered the Mercedes staff and asked their opinion on who should replace him. Former Mercedes engineer Josema Galan told the story: "He asked for our opinion and pulled out a list of all the drivers without a contract for the following season. He left Fernando Alonso for last. The whole factory wanted him." Galan added what made it striking: "You're in England and you constantly hear little jokes about him, and suddenly you see the whole factory eating their words and saying they wanted Fernando Alonso. It was a spectacular moment." Quote translated from Spanish via @RubCanales. 📸📰 via Josema Galan #F1 #Alonso #Mercedes
