I don't blame him to be honest, and they need him more than he needs them right now. Although I would be surprised if he left Mercedes without a driver... pity if we don't get to see Russell v Hamilton, but maybe he doesn't fancy a hungry team mate either?

 

Just for speculation purposes, who do you think will likely be the contenders to replace Sir LH in Mercedes if he pulls out from F1? You may give 3 answers

 

Well the obvious one is Bottas. Then Alonso or Nigel Mansell...

 

For veterans: Vettel (German connection) or Alonso

For young guns with F1 experience: Mercedes Jr Driver Ocon or Vandoorne

For rookies: De Vries (F2 & FE Champion)

 

Would Merc really go with a rookie and Russel though? They need a safe pair of hands, maybe Perez.... hahahahaha

 

That would be something!

I am trying not to get excited about Hamilton not returning. But the thought is very tempting!

 

But if he doesn't come back, how will Russell crush him to dust?

 

Close season, Lewis feels the need to in the limelight, if no one is talking about you, start a rumour yourself.

 

It will be dejavu for Sir LH. In 2007, the newbie rookie challenged Alonso Tables will probably somehow turn now.

 

I have a feeling he always likes these stuff

 

Isn't it funny, famous person says nothing, keeps quiet = suspicious!

 

Wondering what in the FIA investigation will change his mind to be back in F1?

 

https://www.planetf1.com/news/fia-abu-dhabi-investigation-deadline/

 

I felt LH was very graceful in defeat during his post race interviews. Mad props to him then. But this current behavior seems more like sour grapes behavior of a poor loser.

 

Hard to think the FIA judge will change their decision at this point.. Sir LH should be more than sour graping IMHO. He has broken alot of F1 records! 100+ wins & 100+ pole positions to his name! I’m not sure anyone can beat that unless we have another “Merc like” dominance in the future. His accolades and what he has achieved should carry him through and over this defeat..

 

Yeah, if you look at it from Lewis' point of view, he's had his place in F1 history snatched away. It's his decision at the end of the day and he's entitled to wait and see what happens.

 

Actually his position is quite powerful if you think about it. Inevitably for a long time he will be the driver with the greatest records (let's not forgot it took him 15 years to win 7 titles) so while the FIA will know that he won't be around forever, they won't want the 'GOAT' to leave with this cloud over him. Otherwise forever it will be brought up that he left because he was cheated out of a title by the FIA. At least if they can placate him enough to stay a while longer and potentially win an 8th title he can leave in a positive manner.