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Lewis Hamilton has admitted that overcoming his controversial 2021 title defeat has taken a “long time to heal” upon ending his Formula 1 win drought last weekend Hamilton was on course to win a record eighth Drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi that term as he maintained a comfortable lead over rival Max Verstappen in the […]
Hamilton was on track to secure his eighth Drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi, but a late race controversy involving FIA race director Michael Masi allowed Verstappen to snatch the crown on the final lap. This marked the beginning of Verstappen’s domination in the following seasons. Hamilton faced struggles with Mercedes as they adapted to new regulations, leading to consecutive winless seasons. However, Hamilton capitalized on Mercedes’ improved performance to secure his 104th win at Silverstone. Despite moving to Ferrari in the next season, Hamilton remains committed to his team and continues to love his job within the competitive field of Formula 1. Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes coincides with their resurgence in performance, while Ferrari has faced setbacks with failed developments. Despite these contrasts, Hamilton sees his departure as leaving on a high note, with both teams making impressive strides in competitiveness.
