Lewis Hamilton Gave Up, Saying, “I Don’t Care About This Year’s Position”
The Briton wants a winning vehicle, but at this point in the season, he will not be able to challenge Max Verstappen for the World Championship. The Mercedes driver is already considering the following season as a result.
He won't come back after he bids you farewell.
Lewis Hamilton has abandoned his campaign, despite finishing fourth on the podium and earning points in every race this year.
The Briton wants a winning vehicle, but at this point in the season, he will not be able to challenge Max Verstappen for the World Championship. The Mercedes driver is already considering the following season as a result.
“I really don’t care what position I finish in this year. I’m just focused on giving the best development information for the team, working with the guys to make sure we steer this car correctly, and when we start the first race or the first test next year, we hit the ground running.”
“We don’t have bouncing, we have the rear downforce we need, the car’s efficient, and we can keep up with everybody; that’s my dream, so I’m looking further down the road.”
Lewis Hamilton told Channel 4
Lewis Hamilton describe his vision for Mercedes in 2022
In the end, the Germans forced Ferrari to the limit in the Constructors’ World Championship despite starting with the incorrect vehicle design and having very thin pontoons.
“Last year was very, very, very hard.”
“I can’t even put into words how difficult it was for the team. The car was just… I can’t say anymore, and obviously the work we’ve done in terms of towards the end of the year.”
“Obviously, we had a good race [in Sao Paulo], but then to start this year again, kind of on the back foot,” “It’s been a much more positive year for us; I think we’ve made bigger strides. We’ve had some good results on the podium; it’s more that it’s really hard to predict where we’re going with the steps that we’re starting to take.”
Lewis Hamilton
