P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A Lewis Hamilton-Red Bull F1 soap opera dominated much of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale, though it was not the first time the rumour erupted.
Back in 2011, Lewis Hamilton had a meeting with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner during the Canadian Grand Prix, sparking speculation about his future. The meeting took place amidst McLaren’s struggles and Hamilton’s expiring contract, and its length and content remained undisclosed. However, Horner downplayed rumors of Hamilton switching teams, stating that he was a McLaren driver. Eventually, Hamilton made a surprising move to Mercedes in 2013 and became the most successful F1 driver ever. In 2023, there were rumors again of Hamilton considering a move to Red Bull, but it was clarified that it was actually Hamilton’s father who had initial contact with Horner. Horner dismissed the rumors, stating that no serious discussions had taken place and that there was never a seat available.
