Hamilton withdrawn from Monaco GP press conference

Lewis Hamilton was withdrawn by Mercedes from Wednesday’s press conference for the Monaco Grand Prix. The 34-year-old had been due to appear on stage in Monte Carlo alongside Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. However, following the death of Mercedes’ non-executive chairman Niki Lauda, the Englishman was told by Formula One's governing body, the FIA, that he did not need to attend. A Mercedes spokesperson said: “We have asked for Lewis to be excused in the circumstances following yesterday’s news. The FIA have kindly agreed on a dispensation.”

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