News that Lewis Hamilton had been lured to Mercedes emerged in late 2012, the German team subsequently confirming the Briton's shock move. At a time many, including Pitpass, questioned the driver's sense in making the move from a leading team to an outfit that had scored one win in three seasons and whose best championship finish was fourth (twice), it was widely agreed that a main factor in his decision was the presence of Ross Brawn, the genius behind title wins for Benetton, Ferrari and his own outfit. However, in late 2013, towards the end of Hamilton's debut season with Mercedes, it was revealed that Brawn was leaving the Brackley-based outfit, the Briton said to be unhappy with his...
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