Lewis Hamilton has been at the Mercedes factory this week as the team builds up to the new Formula 1 season. Hamilton’s participation this year remains in some doubt following the controversial end to the 2021 campaign. Hamilton’s movements in recent days show that he is preparing for the F1 season as he would any other – but that should not be interpreted as a confirmation that he will race this year. The 37-year-old is waiting on the outcome of the inquiry into last season’s final race before making a final decision on his commitment to F1 this year. Bayer hinted in an interview last month that Masi might not remain as race director this year.

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