Hamilton admits having doubts about continuing his F1 career now
Mar.29 - Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he often feels like "stopping" his Formula 1 career.
The seven time world champion recently lamented Mercedes' decision to stick with its flawed 'no sidepods' concept for 2023, insisting the team "didn't listen" to his advice.
Teammate George Russell denies that.
"We were aware of the concept," the 25-year-old said. "Lewis and I believed that it was the right direction."
However, boss Toto Wolff now admits that it was clearly the wrong direction - and is warning both Russell and Hamilton, whose contract renewal talks are long delayed, that it will take time to recover.
"I think the lag is probably between six and 12 months, because that's the time it really took for us to figure out what was actually happening with the (2022) car," said the Austrian.
On a new Instagram video of him running along a beach, 38-year-old Hamilton is quoted as saying: "Some days I feel like stopping.
"When I start to feel this way I dig deep and remember I'm on a mission.
"Some days it'll feel impossible to get there, but it's not," the Briton added. "We can get it. We will get it."
Saudi Arabian GP 2023. George Russell
Russell, though, admits that not much will change in time for this weekend's Australian GP.
"Australia will be like Saudi Arabia," he said. "It's a comparable track surface and long, fast corners like Albert Park.
"When I look at all this, I think the pecking order will remain the same as in Jeddah."
The bright side for Russell is that, as in 2022, he appears to have the edge on Hamilton in the current 'no sidepods' Mercedes cars.
Back in 2016, Nico Rosberg also found the edge over Hamilton - and became world champion before suddenly quitting.
"Lewis has a little psychological weakness in that he can get a little out of control," Rosberg told Sky. "However, every time he loudly returns.
"So, dear George, don't be too self-confident."
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Please retire. Your days are numbered, go out with some self respect while you still some. Whining, complaining, still bringing up Abu Dhabi 2021, is becoming tiresome.
World wide inflation , hurricanes, cost of living crisis , war in Europe, but Heh , you take the time to pose on a beach, go to Ferrari so they can sack you after 3 races Pleaseeee
... and you two take the time to obsess about a brown sportsman...
Okay thanks for permission I will
Sorry, Dame Lucille's worldly-angst just doesn't cut it. Anyone so self-absorbed and focused on their own navel has 'issues'. Maybe they need to bump up the dosage? Maybe Mercedes need to listen to her? Perhaps the delay in contract is affecting her? Where's Rosco? Where the hell is Angie when I need her? Why are people laughing at me?
Y'know, the predominance of the left-wing exclusivity is waning, and people want real men to quit bitching and just drive their cars and spend their millions on stuff no-one else can dream of.
Oh, like Alonso!
The Dame needs to hang-up her skates.
hellfire, i guess your no fan of Sir Lewis , the best driver of F1 EVER, well thats what some morons think anyway, Angies replacement was on duty this weekend , Hes called Brian , and is in love with Louise , so alls well there, Contract why the hell does he need a contract hes just the best person Ever, I guess Torger will hand him a 5yr fixed deal sooner or later this year, damn a months break , have i got this right?
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