‘Hamilton is going to want to get the title back’

Formula 1 can expect the best Lewis Hamilton has to offer this season, with new W Series team owner Caitlyn Jenner saying the Mercedes driver is “going to want” to reclaim the title.

Until a few days ago, Formula 1 was not sure Hamilton would be back on the grid this season, the Briton said to be considering his future after losing the World title in controversial circumstances.

Hamilton had been leading the winner-takes-all Abu Dhabi Grand Prix by more than 10 seconds ahead of his title rival Max Verstappen when a late Safety Car, and Michael Masi’s decision to set up a final lap shootout, meant the seven-time World Champion finished second on the day and in the standings.

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Leaving the paddock with a “we’ll see”, Hamilton was not heard from again until last Saturday when he announced on social media “I’m back”.

Later releasing a video of himself training with Angela Cullen, Hamilton is said to have also visited Mercedes’ Brackley headquarters as he prepares for the start of the 2022 season.

Welcome back, @LewisHamilton pic.twitter.com/NVB8hNwCul

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) February 7, 2022

Jenner, an Olympic gold medallist, reckons the Briton