Hamilton: “It has been the most difficult season and we have never given up”

MADRID, 12 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The British driver Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) congratulated the Dutch Max Verstappen (Red Bull) on winning the Formula 1 World Championship title, after overtaking him on the last lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and stressed that this has It has been “the most difficult season” in which he has participated, highlighting that the team “never” has “given up” and has fought to the end.

“First of all, I want to congratulate Max and his team. We have done an incredible job this year, everyone in the factory, men and women, and everyone here on the track has worked very hard. It has been the toughest season and I’m very proud of them and grateful to be part of this journey with them, “he said after the race.

In addition, he highlighted the character of the team, which has struggled even when it was behind in the overall championship. “We have given absolutely everything in the final part of the season and we have never given up, which is the important thing,” he explained.

“I have felt very good in recent months, especially at the end. We will see next year, now I hope that everyone is safe from the pandemic and can celebrate Christmas with their family,” concluded the seven-time world champion.