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Hamilton reacts to social media furore over steering wheel

Article To news overview © Mercedes Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has commented on the fuss around his steering wheel after video footage emerged at the Brazilian Grand Prix and led to suggestions of a special system being used. A host of theories emerged on social media after footage from Hamilton's onboard camera appeared to show him pulling backwards on his steering wheel as he approached braking areas around Interlagos. Mercedes moved to shut down these theories, noting that the steering systems have been homologated all year and cannot be modified, while stressing that the only plane in which the wheel moves is left to right. 'It doesn't move forwards and backwards' Speaking ahead...
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