Lewis Hamilton says his decision to sign a two-year contract extension with Mercedes was not motivated by a desire for “revenge” following his controversial 2021 world championship defeat to Max Verstappen.
Hamilton was cruelly denied a record eighth drivers’ title when a controversial ruling gave Max Verstappen the opportunity to overtake the Brit on the final lap of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Dutchman sealing his maiden championship.
Since that moment, Verstappen has dominated the sport and the Red Bull driver is well on his way to a third successive title, while Hamilton is without a win since the race that preceded the 2021 finale.