Damon Hill rubbishes conspiracy theory that McLaren purposely cost Lewis Hamilton his first F1 title
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Damon Hill is calling out the theory that McLaren deliberately sabotaged Lewis Hamilton's shot at the 2007 F1 title — but why do so many fans still believe it?
Conspiracy TheoryPrincipal-Agent ProblemInstitutional BetrayalHindsight Bias
Theory Briefing
- Damon Hill, a world champion himself, has publicly dismissed claims that McLaren intentionally cost Hamilton the 2007 drivers' title.
- The theory suggests McLaren acted against their own driver, a striking accusation given the team's direct stake in the championship.
- Hamilton lost the 2007 title in the final race, giving the conspiracy theory a dramatic, hard-to-shake origin point.
- Hill's rebuttal keeps the debate alive — when a credible voice denies a theory, it can paradoxically fuel further suspicion.