Weber hinted that Hamilton might be considering retiring

Former F1 driver and renowned media personality Mark Webb said he wouldn't be surprised if Lewis Hamilton considered retiring.

In the season finale, Hamilton needed to beat Max Verstappen in the race to save the world championship, but the safety car triggered by Latifi made Hamilton lose, and when the race restarted on the final lap, Hamilton, who was absolutely inferior with the tyres, was overtaken by Verstappen and regrettably lost the championship.

If nothing else, Hamilton will still race as a Mercedes driver in 2022, with the Briton extending his contract earlier this year when he promised to work with Mercedes until the end of the 2023 season.

Webb believes Hamilton will have a "great chance" of taking back the drivers' championship title next season, but he won't be surprised if the 36-year-old Mercedes-Benz driver considers retiring.

He said: "By the way, I think 2022 will still be a contest between Mercedes and Red Bull. As for Hamilton, there's no doubt he has a good chance of going out again next year, but interestingly, I remember hearing Roger Federer say 'I'll probably see you again next year' at the Australian Open one year, which is somewhat similar to what Lewis said 'we'll see you next year'. So, who knows what he thinks now? ”

Lewis said after the race: "First of all, congratulations to Max and his team, but I am proud of my own team, we gave everything. I've felt great in racing for the last few months and then we'll see you next year. ”

Hamilton's father was one of the first to comfort his son after the defeat, and Anthony immediately comforted his son with hugs and comforting words that Weber thought could have a huge impact.

"I think his father would obviously say something like: Pride, class, dignity, 'Cheer up, son, I'm proud of what you're doing here,'" he said. ”

Australians are also proud of Hamilton, who has not taken extreme measures despite seeing the world champion slip through his hands.

"He also had a chance, and when Max passed him by, he also had the chance to insert his wings into Verstappen's rear tyres," Webb said. ”