Since the controversial title showdown in Abu Dhabi, there have been some rumors about Lewis Hamilton and his possible exit from Formula 1 as a whole.
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For example, Mercedes, who had to go through a similar phase with Nico Rosberg in 2016, was introduced to the element of fear; the German shockingly dropped out of Formula 1 hours after winning his first world title, leaving the team fighting for a replacement in a relatively short period of time.
Formula 1 F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021 Mercedes’s Lewis Hamilton looks on after finishing second in the race and in the championship pool over REUTERS / Kamran Jebreili. dejected from
Could this be the bottom line at Hamilton too? Could be. Maybe not. We can’t say for sure unless the 7-time world champion makes an official statement on his final decision. Interestingly, for the first time since Toto Wolff fueled the speculation, an F1 colleague has decided to give his opinion.
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Carlos Sainz hopes Hamilton won’t give up
Amid the cloud of uncertainty, Ferrari F1 driver Carlos Sainz made it clear that a driver like Hamilton shouldn’t step down from F1, especially given the Briton is currently in his prime.
In addition, Sainz also pointed out that without Hamilton, he would lose the privilege of racing on the same grid alongside one of F1’s greatest drivers.
Formula 1 F1 – Holland Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, The Netherlands – September 2, 2021 Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. during the FIA press conference pool via REUTERS / Kenzo Tribouillard
“I don’t know what Hamilton will choose,” said Sainz Marca, according to Formula Passion. “I want to keep racing with him. He is one of the best drivers in history. I hope that I can continue to share myself with Lewis. “
While the Abu Dhabi GP was indeed a heartbreaking weekend for Hamilton, Sainz, on the other hand, managed to finish off his debut season at Ferrari properly.
The Spaniard clinched a podium himself that would later put him fifth in the drivers’ standings, beating team-mate Charles Leclerc and former team-mate Lando Norris.
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Will Lewis Hamilton Retire?
Very unlikely. Remember, these are just rumors and neither Hamilton nor Team Mercedes themselves have admitted their results.
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Formula 1 F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 11, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in second place pool over REUTERS / Kamran Jebreili
Yes, the end of the 2021 season was painful, but since he’s been part of Formula 1 for over 15 years, an allegedly unfair decision by Michael Masi won’t stop Hamilton from chasing his dream of an eighth championship title.
In addition, this decision would clearly contradict his famous quote “Still I Rise”. Given that the chances are pretty good that Hamilton will step down from F1, how is that rumor going to pay off in reality?
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