Lewis Hamilton’s decision to continue racing in Formula 1 is not a result of the FIA’s announcement that its F1 race director has been replaced, according to Toto Wolff.
The FIA confirmed yesterday F1 race director Michael Masi will not continue in the role as part of an extensive shake-up of its officiating following the controversial end to last year’s championship.
Hamilton lost the title to rival Max Verstappen after being overtaken in a final-lap restart arranged by Masi in a manner which contravened the regulations. The seven-times champion has not spoken publicly since, but is due to do so for the first time today as Mercedes launches its new car for the 2022 F1 season.
Despite concerns Hamilton would not return to the sport, Wolff said he “was never worried” Hamilton would decide not to race on. “Although you have to respect the driver is disillusioned after such events, but we have a strong team and a great support,” he told the BBC. “So I knew that he’s…