Formula 1 News: The seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton’s career in Formula 1 still remains unclear. It has been two months since the Mercedes star lost his championship battle to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in an unceremonious fashion and as per reports, Hamilton is yet to commit his future to the team even for the 2022 season as he awaits the FIA verdict on the controversial last lap in Abu Dhabi in December.
Since the last race of the 2021 season, Lewis Hamilton has kept himself away from the limelight and from social media too. The only public appearance he made was when he visited Windsor Castle to receive his knighthood from Prince Charles.
Formula 1 News: Will ‘Sir’ Lewis Hamilton fight for record eighth F1 title? Mercedes star’s future still remains unclear
Formula 1 News: Will ‘Sir’ Lewis Hamilton fight for record eighth F1 title? Mercedes star’s future still remains unclear
Formula 1 News: Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone and Williams boss Jost Capito feel that it is time for Lewis Hamilton to hang his shoes and make way for the youngsters.
Bernie Ecclestone said, “I don’t think he will come back the next year. The disappointment in Abu Dhabi was too great and I understand him. Maybe it’s time for him to fulfil his dream of becoming a fashion entrepreneur. A couple of days ago I spoke to Hamilton’s father and he didn’t want to talk about his son’s future.”
Williams boss, Jost Capito asserted, “I really don’t care whether he drives or not. He has won seven world titles and now he should make way for the youngsters.”
Formula 1 News: Will ‘Sir’ Lewis Hamilton fight for record eighth F1 title? Mercedes star’s future still remains unclear
Formula 1 News: The Abu Dhabi aftermath
The aftermath that happened in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix caused heartbreak in the camps of Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton’s heart too.
A decision that went against Hamilton and played right into the hands of the current champion, Max Verstappen. Nicholas Latifi’s crash in the 54th lap brought the red flag out and in the midst of it while a controversial call from race director Michael Masi powered Max Verstappen to win the race and Drivers’ Championship, taking advantage of his fresh soft tyres. Lewis Hamilton had pitted on the 14th lap and was still on his hard set of tyres.
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Formula 1 News: Will ‘Sir’ Lewis Hamilton fight for record eighth F1 title? Mercedes star’s future still remains unclear
It was the race director, Michael Masi’s call to let the cars cross Hamilton and because of this, the gap between Hamilton and Verstappen was reduced. Only five cars out of seven crossed Hamilton. This decision was not appreciated by the Mercedes team and the fans all over the world. Even former champions Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso were stunned by the decision.
It was a last-lap shootout in which Max Verstappen gave his all and overtook Lewis Hamilton. Then Verstappen gave his all and didn’t let Hamilton get past him till the finish line.
Despite the bitter rivalry, Red Bull team principal, Christian Horner believes Lewis Hamilton should carry on after what happened in Abu Dhabi.
“I hope Hamilton will be around this year. He is still driving at an incredible level. Lewis and Max were in a league of their own. But at the end of the day, it’s his choice, his career and his decision. I’m sure he will decide what’s best for him, what he wants to do and that is non of our business,” Horner said.
Even his counterpart Max Verstappen spoke to Servus TV last month and said, “Normally, Lewis has to come back. These words came to my mind after the race and I think it was a normal emotional reaction. So I count on Lewis coming back.”
Formula 1 News: Will ‘Sir’ Lewis Hamilton fight for record eighth F1 title? Mercedes star’s future still remains unclear
