Lewis Hamilton confirms he nearly quit F1 after Abu Dhabi controversy that cost him record eighth title
Sir Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he came very close to quitting Formula 1 following the controversial end to last year’s championship.
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‘I find it stressful’: Lewis Hamilton reveals he dislikes driving outside of F1
Lewis Hamilton has made the startling admission that he does not like driving on normal roads because he finds it too stressful.
'My worst fears came alive' - Lewis Hamilton reflects on 'disbelief' at 2021 finale against Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton has reflected on the “disbelief” he felt after being “cheated” out of the 2021 Formula One title. Hamilton looked set to clinch an eighth world title in Abu Dhabi before a controversial decision from race director Michael Masi gave Max Verstappen the chance to pass on the final lap. Ad Masi has since left the role and his decision was called a «human error» by the FIA, F1’s governing body.
Lewis Hamilton still sounds so deflated when talking about Abi Dhabi battle with Verstappen
Sir Lewis Hamilton, the greatest Formula One driver of all time, has battled through prejudice and adversity on his way to the top, making a difference for all those under-privileged and under-represented within society.
Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen wholesome moment at Hungarian GP
After all the overtakes, brake checks, trash talk and exchanging of words, beneath the helmets of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen lay two elite sportsmen who have shared the podium countless number of times.
Ex-F1 race director Masi says he received death threats
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Formula One's former race director Michael Masi has described the abuse he received on social media following last season's controversial call at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Ex-F1 Race Director Michael Masi Reveals Death Threats, "Vile" Abuse
Axed Formula One race director Michael Masi Sunday revealed he was bombarded with "vile" abuse and death threats after his stunning call that cost Lewis Hamilton an eighth world title. The 44-year-old was removed from the high-profile job over his management of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year and quit the sport's governing body FIA this month to return home to Australia. He told Sydney's Daily Telegraph he feared for his life after the sequence of events that led to Red Bull's Max Verstappen passing Hamilton to deprive the Mercedes star of another crown.
Hungarian Grand Prix, F1 live: latest news and updates as George Russell starts from pole
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