Mercedes photographer leaves team due to poor relationship with Lewis Hamilton

It has been rumoured that Mercedes team photographer Paul Ripke is set to leave the team at the end of the season after falling out with Lewis Hamilton.

"My first race after the summer break was Monza. I tried to do some things differently, but it did not work out well for everyone," Ripke said to Bild newspaper.

Hamilton seems to be in a stage of his life where he is looking to broaden his identity. The team will have to look for a new photographer in time for next season.