Lewis Hamilton, a British driver for the Mercedes AMG F1 team, has opened up about his response to losing the 2021 Formula 1 championship. He described it as a significant moment in his life and handled it with grace. Going into the final race in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton was tied on points with Max Verstappen. Despite dominating the race, a crash from Nicholas Latifi led to a Safety Car intervention, allowing Verstappen to pit for fresh tires. Controversial decisions by the race director ultimately led to Verstappen overtaking Hamilton and winning the championship. Hamilton admitted that the race made him consider retiring from F1 but credited his father for providing support during the difficult time. He felt robbed of the opportunity to secure his eighth championship but emphasized the importance of having his father by his side. Hamilton also acknowledged the impact his actions would have on younger fans who look up to him. He described the moment as a defining one in his life, where he had to choose between falling to the ground or rising above the disappointment. While he still feels the impact when he sees clips of the race, Hamilton has made peace with the outcome. Since the regulation change in 2022, Mercedes has struggled, with only one win and Hamilton failing to add to his record win total. This season marks Hamilton’s final campaign with Mercedes, as he has announced a move to Ferrari in 2025. He has been frustrated with the inconsistent performance of the Mercedes W15 car, resulting in a low points tally so far.
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