Lewis Hamilton will be 'fully charged' for new season, says F1 president Stefano Domenicali

Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali expects Lewis Hamilton to be «fully charged» for the start of the 2022 season. There have been questions over whether Hamilton would return to the sport following the hugely controversial end to the previous campaign when he missed out on the title to Max Verstappen. Ad/> However, Hamilton broke a two-month social media silence last week to declare he is “back” and has reportedly been visiting Mercedes’ team factory in Brackley this week.

Bahrain Grand Prix'Welcome back' — Mercedes give clear Hamilton signal as he visits team factoryA DAY AGO If he does race again in 2022 he will be bidding for a record eighth world championship. «There was a total respect on his choice to be on silent mode,» Domenicali told Sky Sports News. «I think he will be fully charged for the start of the season.

»Lewis has in front of him a possibility to be an eight-time world champion. So I'm sure he is totally focused on these objectives because this year there will be so many new things, so many variables, that will allow this championship to be so attractive." Hamilton visits team factory as Mercedes welcome him back Verstappen: I don't feel bad for Hamilton Domenicali also said he was encouraged by Hamilton’s post on social media showing him smiling at the Grand Canyon. “I saw the last picture was a light of positivity on his face and his gesture.

I think that is important because Lewis is an incredible asset not only for our sport but for the world," the 56-year-old Italian said. /> Findings from an inquiry into the title-deciding race in Abu Dhabi are expected to be revealed on the eve of the new season in Bahrain on March 20. This week there has been new audio shared of race director’s