Hamilton has long been determined to continue to play in the 2022 season Wolff has been playing all along

Rumors of Hamilton's retirement shattered

After losing to Verstappen and losing the F1 world title, Hamilton remained silent and did not make any noise. Speculation and rumors about his retirement grew, and even then he himself did not say anything.

The media believes that Hamilton has already decided his future, that is, to continue to hold hands with Mercedes in the 2022 season and attack his eighth world championship.

Hamilton has informed the team that it will not give up its driver position for the 2022 season and will honour its contract until the end of 2022.

After experiencing the frustration of Abu Dhabi's defeat, Hamilton first chose not to speak out, and then missed the FIA year-end awards ceremony.

Hence the news that Hamilton will choose to retire and give up playing in the 2022 season.

Wolfe adds oil and vinegar

The first to send out the rumors of retirement was Mercedes-led Wolff, who said in an interview after Hamilton lost the world championship: "I have to do everything I can to help him and get him out of the current mood of failure so that he can come back next year." We very much hope that this is the case. ”

The 2022 season will be Hamilton's 10th season at Mercedes, and since 2014 Hamilton has helped the team achieve an eight-game victory in the constructors' championship.