Did Lewis Hamilton present his FIA P3 Trophy to a fan after the ceremony? Unraveling the truth

The FIA Prize Giving Ceremony, a highly anticipated event on the motorsports calendar, lived up to its hype with the attendance of the champions throughout the season. Notable Formula One figures such as Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, and Christian Horner graced the occasion, adding glitz and glamour to the occasion.

One of the most poignant moments of the evening came when Lewis Hamilton took the stage to deliver a heartfelt speech. Adding to the intrigue surrounding Hamilton, rumours started speculating that he was giving away his prestigious trophy to a fan.

Did Lewis Hamilton gift his trophy to a fan?

There was a lot of speculation about Hamilton donating his prestigious trophy to one of his fans. The news spread rapidly on the internet, with a multitude of spectators questioning Hamilton’s decision.

However, Mercedes has denied any claims suggesting that Lewis Hamilton, who finished third in the 2023 World Championship, gifted his trophy to a fan after allegedly leaving it behind at the FIA Prize Giving Ceremony in Baku. A spokesperson for Mercedes clarified that Hamilton, in fact, accepted an offer from the FIA to ensure the trophy’s secure transit, entrusting it to the care of the organization.

The spokesperson stated We can confirm he did not give the trophy to anyone ‘as a gift’ as has been speculated.”

Lewis Hamilton unhappy with FIA’s recent investigations

On Thursday, the FIA officially declared the conclusion of the investigation into Susie and Toto Wolff. The investigation was dropped after determining that Formula One’s compliance rules were robust enough to prevent any breaches of confidentiality.

However, Mercedes has since stated that they are currently engaging in active legal discussions with the FIA regarding this matter. At the prize-giving event on Friday, the seven-time world champion driving for Mercedes thoroughly criticized the sport’s governing body during a press conference.

In his concluding remarks at the Gala ceremony, Lewis Hamilton, who cannot tolerate any injustice faced by his team members, conveyed his dissatisfaction with the FIA’s choice to cease investigation and was vocal about the shortcomings in their management of the situation by saying, “It’s disappointing to see that the governing body of our sport has sought to question the integrity of one of the most incredible female leaders we’ve ever had in our sport, with Susie Wolff, without questioning, without any evidence.”

He added, “And then just say sorry at the end, and that’s just unacceptable.”

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