The correct test of an athlete’s true character is not when he is highest, but when he is lowest. And after Lewis Hamilton missed his record-breaking eighth world title under controversial circumstances, he showed his class as a champion.
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The Briton graciously accepted his defeat, which must have been devastating because of the way it happened.
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Jolyon Palmer appreciates this attitude in the Mercedes driver. Palmer compared him to Felipe Massa, who also had a similar reaction after narrowly missing out on the 2008 title against Hamilton.
Palmer wrote of Hamilton: “I was most surprised by his attitude and his maturity.”
“When he was sent to the back of the field in Brazil, he kept calm and won on Sunday.” Palmer added: “Even more impressive was his reaction to the devastating defeat in Abu Dhabi, which was shaped by events beyond his control.”
“Even so, Lewis was very generous and demonstrated the sporting spirit of a champion, similar to Felipe Massa in the 2008 season when he lost to Lewis.”
The stylish reaction of a defeated Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton, who stayed in his car for a long time after the checkered flag in Abu Dhabi, was visibly desolate after the result. But despite the bitter aftertaste of the defeat, Hamilton congratulated his rival Max Verstappen. He also valued his team and kept his thoughts to himself about the controversial circumstances of the race.
“First of all, congratulations to Max and his team,” said Hamilton.
He added: “I am so proud of my own team and we gave absolutely everything. I’ve felt great in the car over the past few months. “
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“We’ll see what happens next year.”
Formula 1 F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton shakes hands with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner after finishing second in the race and in the world championship is REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
Although he mentioned “next year”, his future in F1 is currently unclear. Since team boss Toto Wolff hinted at Hamilton’s resignation, there has been massive speculation about his future.
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Regardless, his fans would hope Lewis Hamilton continues in F1.
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