Lewis Hamilton said the emotions poured out of him after the British Grand Prix because he had started to doubt if he would ever win a Formula One race again.
— Lewis Hamilton said the emotions poured out of him after the British Grand Prix because he had started to doubt if he would ever win a Formula One race again.
Hamilton’s record-extending 104th career win, his ninth at Silverstone, was his first since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021.
Hamilton managed a topsy-turvy race to win his final race on home soil before joining Ferrari next season.
After the finish, the F1 feed played a radio message from Hamilton as his voice cracked with emotion.
The TV broadcast also showed him in a long embrace with father Anthony.
„Yeah, I can’t stop crying“, Hamilton said. „It’s been since 2021, I just every day, getting up, trying to fight, to train, to put my mind to the task, and work as hard as I can with this amazing team.“
Asked if he ever doubted he might stand on the top step of an F1 podium again Hamilton said: „Absolutely.
