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Perfect time to bring out all these quotes from people Lewis used to work with at Mercedes and Mclaren. If Lewis can't save that team, nobody can: Toto Wolff (Team Principal & CEO): "Lewis is a leader by example. He is not the one who shouts at people. He is the one who goes into the garage, looks them in the eye, and makes them feel that they are part of his journey. He develops, he analyses his weakness and strengths, always with the focus of improving himself." James Allison (Technical Director): "Lewis’s feedback is remarkable. He has a compulsive need to win that is still intact. In the years when the car wasn't winning, he became the anchor. He didn't point fingers; he said, 'Tell me what you need from me to fix this.' That is how you stop a team from crumbling during a slump." Peter Bonnington (Senior Race Engineer): "We’ve grown together since 2013. We win and lose together. That’s not just a catchphrase for him; it’s the way he operates. If I make a mistake, he’s the first to tell me 'don't worry about it,' which allows us to keep taking risks and keep improving." Andrew Shovlin (Trackside Engineering Director): "Lewis has an almost phobic aversion to losing. It manifests as a huge drive to improve every aspect of the game. He is endlessly pushing, endlessly wanting to improve, and it brings an incredible energy to the entire factory." James Vowles (Former Strategy Director): "After 2021, he ended up being one of the strongest leaders within the team during our hardest times. He brought us all together when we were at our lowest. That ability to galvanize a thousand people after a heartbreak is what makes him a great leader." Mike Elliott (Former Technical Director): "Lewis’ feedback is incredibly precise. He describes the balance shift through the corner with such detail that it allows the engineers to pinpoint the exact aerodynamic or mechanical cause rather than just guessing." Riccardo Musconi (Former Trackside Performance Engineer): "He understands the tires better than the sensors do sometimes. His feedback allows us to be braver with our calls because we trust his 'feel' for the car’s limits. He manages the long-term strategy with us while driving." Niki Lauda (Late Non-Executive Chairman & 3x WDC): "He is the guy who pushes the engineers to the limit. He says, ‘I want this, I want that,’ and they work day and night to give it to him because they know if they do, he will deliver the win. That is how you build a winning team." Ron Dennis (Former Team Principal & CEO): "Even from a young age, Lewis understood that the car is a product of thousands of hands. He always made it a point to acknowledge every person in the factory, creating a sense of loyalty that you cannot buy." Paddy Lowe (Former Technical Director): "He is the most hardworking driver I have ever worked with. He will sit in the simulator for hours simply because he wants to make sure the team has every bit of info they need to succeed." Phil Prew (Former Chief Engineer): "Lewis has a thirst for learning that hasn't diminished. He treats every debrief like it’s his first. He forces us to innovate because his questions are so deep; he wants to understand the 'why' behind every mechanical change." Valtteri Bottas (Former Mercedes Teammate): "Seeing how Lewis works was eye-opening. He is demanding, but the first to congratulate every mechanic. He understands that the human element is what actually makes the car go faster." George Russell (Mercedes Teammate): "He knows everyone’s name; he knows the families of the mechanics. When you have that personal connection, the guys in the garage will go into battle for you. He’s built a culture of mutual respect." Jenson Button (Former McLaren Teammate): "I saw how Lewis lived in the data. He was always looking for that extra tenth, but he was also very good at getting the engineers on his side. He makes the people around him feel like they are winning with him."