SIR LEWIS HAMILTON has tried to silence his critics with a defiant statement about his future. Hamilton, 37, has struggled in this year’s F1 Championship and admitted the title is out of reach after just four races. Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve suggested Hamilton could even quit before the end of the season, prompting a response from the seven-time champion. Hamilton revealed he and his Mercedes team are feeling the pain at not being able to challenge for the championship. Hamilton already proved many people wrong by returning to race this year – despite the anguish of unfairly missing out on his eighth championship in 2021. Reports suggested Hamilton could quit F1 after he went silent in the off season. Hamilton also admitted it was difficult for him to deal with his loss last season and he revealed he has considered retiring several times.

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