Lewis Hamilton returned at length to his media silence after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, during which the decision of ex-race director Michael Masi caused his loss of the Grand Prix and, consequently, of the world title in favor of by Max Verstappen.
The Briton explains that he felt the need to refocus and temporarily distance himself from social networks.
“The truce was a little different this year,” said the seven-time F1 world champion at Expo Dubai 2020 today.
“It was a bit crazy. Abu Dhabi was a tough time, probably for all of us. It’s a crazy time the world is going through and I needed to disconnect.”
“You should know, in case you’re thinking about it, that getting away from social media is a good thing.”
“I missed everyone who follows and supports me, but I needed to refocus and refocus.”
“I was with the family, trying to be the best uncle I could be, rebuilding myself, and now I’m back in the fight.”
I’m here to win this eighth title
If the experience of Abu Dhabi was very painful for him, Hamilton recalls that we also learn from defeats.
“My whole life has been conditioned by winning.”
“I’ve been racing for 29 years, so I think I have that mentality that makes me better. But I think in that time I realized that’s not all and sometimes you lose, which makes you grow.”
“My advice: don’t be afraid of failure. You are bound to encounter it on your path to success.”
“I have now come back to get that eighth title, that’s what I’m here for.”
A few days before the start of his sixteenth season in Formula 1, Hamilton says he is in better shape than ever.
“I always try to be the best version of myself. These are crazy times and it’s important to stay focused, be happy and do your best every day.”
“I think I’ve never been as healthy and fit as I am today, I feel more focused.”
“I know exactly what I want and how to get there. It’s not an easy road, but I know that together we can do it.”