'Never said I was going to stop': Lewis Hamilton gears up for 2022 F1 season
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton insisted on Friday he never said he was going to quit Formula One despite the controversial end to the 2021 world championship.
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Lewis Hamilton Hungry For F1 Return After Title Heartbreak In 2021
Lewis Hamilton said Friday he was ready to attack the new Formula One season after getting over a "difficult time" following the traumatic end to his 2021 world championship campaign. The British driver, 37, was speaking for the first time since he lost the championship in controversial circumstances to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi on December 12. Hamilton was poised to capture a record-breaking eighth world title at the season finale before a controversial safety car restart allowed Dutch driver Verstappen to pass his British rival on the last lap. The seven-time world champion was disillusioned following his defeat and, at one stage, it was unclear if he would return to the grid.
Toto Wolff offers his reaction to Michael Masi's removal as F1 Race Director
Toto Wolff has said that the right steps have been taken over the FIA’s decision to remove Michael Masi as Formula 1 Race Director for the new season.
WATCH | This is the Mercedes-AMG F1 W13: Hamilton and Russell's race car for 2022 season
• The Mercedes-AMG team revealed their new 2022 F1 car, the W13.
Mercedes unveil classy 2022 F1 car as Lewis Hamilton returns & George Russell arrives
Mercedes have unveiled their 2022 Formula 1 car; the W13, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ready to team up and try and maintain the Silver Arrows’ dominance of recent years.
Lewis Hamilton reveals mindset after Abu Dhabi and sends motivated message for 2022
Lewis Hamilton has said he is ready to attack the 2022 Formula 1 season after an intense off-period of speculation over his future.
Ross Brawn believes Mercedes and Red Bull could be playing catch-up in 2022
Formula One motorsport executive Ross Brawn believes Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team could be off the pace when the new season starts.
Michael Masi Removed As F1 Race Director Over Controversial Decision In Title-Deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi GP
Michael Masi has been removed as Formula One race director over his management of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year which led to Max Verstappen being controversially crowned world champion. Masi was heavily criticised for the sequence of events that led to Verstappen passing Lewis Hamilton to deprive the Briton of a record eighth title. "Michael Masi, who accomplished a very challenging job for three years as Formula 1 race director following Charlie Whiting, will be offered a new position within the FIA," read a statement by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.