Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 can “move forward in a positive light”: The seven-time Formula 1 champion, Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 can move forward in a positive light. He was on the brink of winning his eighth F1 title last year in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But, eventually, Max Verstappen clinched his maiden F1 title. Follow F1 Updates on InsideSport.IN.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton said it was positive to see the FIA were “taking steps to make improvement.” Lewis has still not seen the investigation report from the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year. He is keen that every one too should see it in order for a “better understanding.”
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 can “move forward in a positive light” after overhaul ahead of 2022 season
Hamilton added, “I’ve not seen it. I didn’t think it was out yet. I’m excited to see the results from that report. I think hopefully everyone will get to see it. In order to have perhaps a better understanding of everything. I think ultimately, like everything, it’s down to understanding where we’ve been, so we can move forwards in a positive light.”
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— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) February 19, 2022
There has been some reaction from Mercedes to the FIA’s restructuring. Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff stated that the actions taken were ‘very encouraging’. It was particularly in terms of creating a better “support structure for the Race Director.”
The controversial end to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix saw an investigation into what happened. Since then, ‘detailed discussions’ regarding the race were held at the F1 Commission meeting on February 14th.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 can “move forward in a positive light” after overhaul ahead of 2022 season
However, just days after that FIA announced the restructuring of the governance team had taken place. It included Michael Masi, being replaced as the race director for the 2022 season. It also saw some other changes as well.
The full report of the FIA’s investigation is due to be published. It will come around the weekend of the season-opening Grand Prix at Bahrain from 18th to 20th March.
Lewis Hamilton will have a new teammate this year in the form of George Russell. Both of the drivers were present at the launch of the Mercedes 2022 car, the W13. They also took the car to the Silverstone track to test it.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 can “move forward in a positive light” after overhaul ahead of 2022 season
