Sir Lewis Hamilton’s preparations for the new season have been rocked by the surprise departure of his right-hand man and friend, Marc Hynes. The two parties officially separated last week, with a source close to Hamilton calling the split ‘amicable’. Hynes, a former British Formula Three champion, played no significant part in Hamilton’s contract talks, with the driver himself negotiating his own terms. ‘During that time Lewis won four world championships and broke numerous records, and Marc was part of and shared in that success. ‘Marc and Lewis have known each other since they were young, as friends first and business partners second, so, while they are parting ways in a business sense, they remain close friends.

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