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I imagine they'll handle it like they did with Russia at the Olympics where they competed under "ROC" with the olympic rings as their flag? 
Poll: F1 2022 - Pre-season testing and discussion
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I’d certainly be very surprised if he doesn’t drive this year, for the simple reason that F1 is his life. Irrespective of how events panned out in Abu Dhabi!Lewis is back. Not seen it mentioned anywhere but it’s been posted on the Merc twitter for a few days now
Soldato
I'm only going on what someone else stated in this thread. But it could be a greater risk to turn up to the first race with new aero parts than previous years. Yes learning from the tests is always important, as always.
We shall see but I'm not really making any predictions until after first tests finish..
Caporegime
Hamilton has re-appeared on social media:
I never thought he would retire, but I think it's become less likely now.
I never thought he would retire, but I think it's become less likely now.
It's obviously dick swinging. FIA were annoyed that Hamilton said he wouldn't announce what he's doing until he's seen the results of the investigation, so FIA went full child mode and said "ok we'll tell you the night before the first race". Pathetic really.
I'm glad he's back anyhoo.
Soldato
He hasnt said his coming back.....
Uhhh.. his Twitter post above literally says "Now I'm back!"
Caporegime
I think this confirms it...
I mean I suppose technically it's not confirmed until he rocks up at Bahrain, but this seems pretty conclusive.
Soldato
TBF the post directly from Hamilton just makes it sound like he’s back on social media. The Merc one does sound like he’s back to F1.
Not sure why there has ever been any doubt tbh. Always felt like something being drummed up by F1 media to make some stories.
He'll want to cement his place on history with a 8th title, the only way I see him quitting before that is if Merc are no longer competitive with the new rules.
He'll want to cement his place on history with a 8th title, the only way I see him quitting before that is if Merc are no longer competitive with the new rules.
Soldato
He'll keep going as long as he can be in the mix. Why wouldn't he?
Nah mate, don't forget he's well past it now. Should have retired years ago. Max was the greatest driver that ever lived even before Masi got involved.. at least according to some on these forums
No more 'taking the knee' before races this year.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/formula-1/2022/02/08/f1-end-knee-taking-ceremony-races/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/formula-1/2022/02/08/f1-end-knee-taking-ceremony-races/
Caporegime
Glad to hear F1 has solved racism.
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Anyone else get the impression they're doing it to stick two fingers up to Hamilton?
Nah mate, don't forget he's well past it now. Should have retired years ago. Max was the greatest driver that ever lived even before Masi got involved.. at least according to some on these forums
"Is my title tarnished? Not at all. I really deserved it" - Max Verstappen
Max being Max, what's your point? I'm surprised they found a crash helmet big enough for his head when he started in F1
Soldato
Max being Max, what's your point? I'm surprised they found a crash helmet big enough for his head when he started in F1
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Lando Norris signs up to McLaren until 2025; big commitment from him and sensible from McLaren to get him signed up early before other teams come sniffing
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