Hamilton drops truth bomb on his 2021 season: ‘One of my strongest’

The British driver, who spoke via French outlet L’Equipe, recounted how he ended the campaign in exceptional form, explaining how the team maximised the potential of the W12 car despite a lack of upgrades.

The 2021 campaign saw Hamilton locked in a title fight with Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen. The championship battle ultimately went down to the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi, where Verstappen beat Hamilton to the Drivers’ title following a late safety car incident.

Hamilton also offered a thoughtful response when asked about which Formula 1 driver he was most proud of defeating. The Scuderia Ferrari driver expressed deep respect for his competitors, emphasising the sacrifices each driver makes in pursuit of success.

“I don’t think like that. I admire each of these competitors. I put myself in their shoes; they’ve made enormous sacrifices. In the end, someone wins and someone loses. I know the pain they must have gone through after those defeats,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton boasts the record for the most Formula 1 title wins – seven – a record he jointly shares with Michael Schumacher. His career so far has seen him go head-to-head with several elite competitors, including Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel.

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