The most disappointing team in F1 so far this season is undoubtedly the Mayben team that has dominated F1 for eight consecutive years. As the former master of kings, the competitiveness of Meiben racing this season is indeed much worse than before, and now it is not to say that it is catching up with the pace of Red Bull and Ferrari, and even Haas and Alfa Romeo, opponents who used to be ignored by Meiben, have posed a substantial threat to Meiben. Although only four races have been played this season, from the performance of the W13B car, if the Mayben team cannot make a major upgrade to the car and make a substantial breakthrough in the performance of the car, the Maybun team will usher in a season that is doomed to failure. Now in addition to the two May Ben drivers Hamilton and Russell, who are full of worries about the competitiveness of their own cars, even Wolf, the leader of the May Ben team, in an interview with the media, has publicly admitted that the team and drivers this season want to win the championship unless there is a miracle.
Seeing that the Meben team has lost its competitiveness this season, especially Hamilton was actually completed by Verstappen Jr. in the last race of emilia Romagna Grand Prix, when such an embarrassing picture was presented in front of the majority of fans, Red Bull Racing boss Dr. Marko did not forget to taunt after the race. In an interview with the media, Dr. Marko said that when talking about Hamilton Hamilton Jr., he was even more blunt: "Maybe Hamilton should retire last year." ”
As one of the most successful drivers in F1 history, Hamilton had the opportunity to become the first person in F1 history last year, surpassing the car king Schumacher and winning the driver's world championship eight times, but because of the "big decision" made by former race director Michael Massey on the last lap of last season's last leg, Hamilton's already in hand flew away.
After constant self-adjustment in the offseason, when Hamilton chose to return to his beloved track and wanted to win back his own driver's championship, he did not think that his car had lost its competitiveness. Today, Hamilton is going through the most difficult time with the Mayben team.
In the face of Dr. Marko's ruthless ridicule of "retiring last year", Hamilton himself maintained a good mentality, and in an interview with the media, the seven-time champion responded positively to Dr. Marko's taunt: "I think everyone will encounter obstacles, I also enjoy the process, I like to spend more time with the team, with engineers, pneumatics, on the simulator research and development work." 」 Asked if the decision to retire will be made after the contract with The Maypens expires for the 2023 season. Hamilton said: "I can't make this decision anytime soon, I still feel strong, even the best time ever. But winning the eighth championship is not a reason for me to continue, I want to stay on the field. ”
Judging from Hamilton's statement, it can be clearly felt that the F1 seven-time champion is not desperate for the future because of the poor status quo of the team, but enjoys the current state of catching up. Especially in Hamilton's heart, winning the eighth driver's world championship is still his ultimate goal.
Although Hamilton does not say that whether he retires or not is not directly related to winning the eighth world championship, everyone knows what Hamilton is fighting for today. In order to become the first person in F1 history, these ruthless mockeries now count for Hamilton!