‘I’m back and stronger than ever’ was Hamilton’s clear message, and he left those who heard him speak in no doubt that he absolutely meant what he said.
Following the controversial finish to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton made a few generous comments about new world champion Max Verstappen in parc ferme. But, understandably given the circumstances in which he lost a title he looked set to win, he took no part in any other TV or media activities that evening.
A few days later he appeared at a Mercedes event in Brackley to celebrate Mercedes’ latest constructors’ world championship success. Afterwards he went off the grid, staying away from social media and thus not letting the world know where he was, or what he was thinking. Of course, people in all walks of life are perfectly entitled to switch off from work over the Christmas and New Year period for a couple of weeks. But as Hamilton’s silence continued, so the speculation about his future continued.
Mercedes did…
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