Formula 1: Lewis Hamiton denies claims of quitting F1 – Speaking to the press for the first time in over three months of silence, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton made it very clear that he never claimed that he was going to quit Formula 1 (F1). Questions arose over the Briton’s departure from the sport after the 37-year-old lost what could have been his eighth world championship title at the hands of Max Verstappen at the final lap of the final race of the season. Follow Formula 1 Updates on InsideSport.IN
“I never ever said I was going to stop,” said seven-time champion Hamilton at the launch of the 2022 Mercedes car. Mercedes who launched their new car for F1 2022 season is named W13 and would be driven by Lewis Hamiton who would be partnered with George Russell.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton claims he never said that he was going to quit Formula 1 after the controversial ending of Formula 1 2021 season – find out more
After the controversial ending of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December, Hamilton maintained silence on social media and on the press. Over his time of silence, Haimton received his knighthood and thus is now known as Sir Lewis Hamilton MBE. Hamilton made a comeback to social media on 5th February and was present at the Mercedes livery launch.
“I love doing what I do, and it is such a privilege working with this large group of people and you feel like you are part of a family. There is nothing quite like it.”
How epic was this moment, Team! 🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/NDJlD0mcoh
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) February 18, 2022
Reflecting on the moments after the Yas Marina race, Hamilton, who appeared alongside new team-mate George Russell and team boss Toto Wolff, added: “It was a difficult time for me and a time where I needed to take a step back and focus on the present.”
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton claims he never said that he was going to quit Formula 1 after the controversial ending of Formula 1 2021 season – find out more
“I had my family all around me and creating great memories.”
“I eventually got to a point where I decided I would be attacking again coming into another season and working with Toto and George.”
The driver duo will undergo filming with the car on the Silverstone track on Friday following which they will travel to Barcelona for the first official pre-testing for the season. Following the testing at Barcelona, Mercedes will travel to Bahrain in March for the final pre-season testing before taking a part in the first grand prix of the F1 2022 season. The new F1 calendar year will kick start at the Shakir Grand Prix in Bahrain on the weekend of 18-20th March 2022.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton claims he never said that he was going to quit Formula 1 after the controversial ending of Formula 1 2021 season – find out more
