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Lewis Hamilton should have ‘retired after Abu Dhabi 2021’ claims ex-McLaren chief
Former McLaren chief, Matt Bishop, analyzed Lewis Hamilton’s decision not to retire from F1 after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, expressing his wish that Hamilton had retired after the crushing defeat. Bishop praised Hamilton’s career but felt that retiring then would have been a fitting end to his story. Hamilton lost his eighth world title on the final lap of the race due to a late pit stop by Max Verstappen under a safety car. Bishop believed that retiring after Abu Dhabi 2021 would have preserved Hamilton’s legacy and forced F1 to acknowledge the injustice. However, the decision to retire or continue racing amid challenges in the sport remains a topic of debate. Bishop hopes for Hamilton’s return to success but acknowledges the uncertain nature of F1.
