Mercedes F1 team representative Toto Wolff reveals that Lewis Hamilton has been “very deeply” injured by the end of the 2021 controversial title battle.
Lewis Hamilton, who lost the title battle with Max Verstappen in the final lap of the 2021 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, is completely silent, including social media, and may retire from F1 before the 2022 season begins. Rumors are swirling.
Toto Wolff, the head of the Mercedes F1 team, admits that Lewis Hamilton’s wounds are “very deep.”
“It’s honest that we love this sport,” Toto Wolff told Auto Motor und Sport.
“Stopwatch never lies”
“But when you break the basic principles of fairness and the stopwatch is no longer appropriate, it’s time to doubt this sport, when all the work, blood, sweat and tears are taken away.”
“I don’t think Lewis, especially as a driver, can get over it.”
Toto Wolff, who denied reports that F1 race director Michael Masi had demanded to be fired, said the result of the FIA’s current investigation is “acting, not just words.” I admit that I want it.
“In sports that are supposed to be sports, such freestyle cannot be done by rules,” he said.
“Before the new season begins, we need to clarify the rules so that all drivers, teams and fans can know what is allowed and what is not.”
“Ultimately we are providing entertainment, but there should be no decision to violate the rules for the show.”
If he chooses to continue in F1, 36-year-old Lewis Hamilton faces the challenge of young teammate George Russell in addition to trying to recover the lost crown from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Let’s go.
Asked by Lewis Hamilton if he has the power to withstand losing to yet another young man, Toto Wolff commented, “Lewis’ ability to withstand is often falsely questioned.”
“Even after Abu Dhabi, he immediately congratulated Max. Lewis wants only one thing. Fair competition on the track. That’s what we offer.”
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