Lewis Hamilton: 2021 F1 title loss in Abu Dhabi was “manipulated” unlike 2008 triumph

Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his view that his 2021 F1 title loss to Max Verstappen was “manipulated” unlike his maiden championship triumph in 2008.
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with Felipe Massa (BRA) FIA Drivers' Commission President in Sprint parc
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with Felipe Massa (BRA) FIA Drivers' Commission…

During a feature with Sky Sports, Hamilton was shown footage of his first title win at the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix alongside former Toyota driver, Timo Glock - who🍷 is also a pundit for Sky in Germany.

Hamilton claimed his first drivers’ championship in tꦛhe most dramatic of circumstances, overtaking Glock before the final corner.

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His main rival - Felipe Massa - had won the race and was on course to win the title for approximately 30 seconds until Hamilton overtook Glock, who was struggling on his dry🐻 tyres as the rain fell.

During the interview with Glock, Hamilton was asked if there were any similarities between the two title finales - in Brazil 2008 and 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Abu Dhabi 2021.

“No, it was different, it was different because this🦹 one wasn't manipulated by anybody,' Hamilton said. “Someone made a decision for t💜hat result to be the way it was basically.

“There are similarities in kind of the pain of losing in 2007. For the last 17 seconds losing that championship or the last three laps, I'd lost it basically.  And then coming across the line for another 1🐓7 seconds or whatever it was beyond, still having lost the championship.

“Similar kind of horrible feeling in💎 your heart and in your spirit. I'm so so grateful for it because it was a real proof that for anybody out there when you are facing adversity, just to never give up, keep pushing, ke🐟ep chasing, keep going.

“'Miracles do happen. And that was really a miracle moment fo𝔍r me.”

Hamilton: 2021 F1 title loss in Abu Dhabi was “manipulated” unlike 2008 triumph

R♍eflecting further on 2008, Hamilton praised Massa for how he reacted to losing the title on the podium.

“That was such ꦿan amazing year for Felipe, and for me, the most impressivꦓe part of the whole year was the end, how he stood on the podium with pride and dignity,” Hamilton added.

“And he’s a champion꧅ in my eyes you know, it’s for something much bigger than just winning the championship.”

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