Hamilton says he’s energized for Formula One season

Published February 18, 2022 4:48 AM

BRACKLEY, England (AP) — Lewis Hamilton has downplayed speculation he considered quitting Formula One following last year’s controversial finale that cost the Mercedes driver a record eighth championship. Hamilton says, “I never ever said I was going to stop.” He spoke Friday at the launch of Mercedes’ car for the upcoming F1 season. Hamilton says he “needed to take a step back” after the season finale in Abu Dhabi, where Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won his first world title following a controversial ruling. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he was “never concerned” that Hamilton would stop racing.

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