Lewis Hamilton’s post-defeat “silence” was all “part of the drama” of the incredible and intense 2021 world championship climax, finale and aftermath. They both commented on speculation Hamilton’s post-defeat silence was a sign the seven time world champion might be considering retirement. But there was nothing – no calls, no messages, not even internal speculation. “The silence was part of the drama,” Red Bull boss Horner smiled. However, Hamilton’s 2021 teammate Valtteri Bottas insists that the pain of the defeat to Max Verstappen really did take a toll on the British driver. “I think Formula 1 now means even more to him than any other driver,” Bottas said.

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