The epic 2021 battle came to a dramatic close at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December when Verstappen clinched the title on the final lap after a controversial safety car. Since then, the seven-time world champion has been silent and is yet to make a public statement about the event, sparking rumors of his retirement from the sport. Wolff spoke to Kronen Zeitung about the disappointment the team and Hamilton are likely facing. He said:
The Austrian concluded that while Max Verstappen is undoubtedly a deserving champion, he was off the pace when compared to the Briton, who led the race from turn 1. He said:
Toto Wolff will meet with Lewis Hamilton in February
In another interview with Kronen Zeitung, Wolff declared that he is set to meet Hamilton in February. The Austrian maintains that the Briton will take his own time to deal with the controversial loss. Wolff is confident in the seven-time world champion’s ability to overcome adversity, saying:
Hamilton’s return is reportedly contingent on the results of the ongoing FIA inquiry. The governing body will come out with a final verdict by the 18th of March, ahead of the first race of the 2022 season — the Bahrain Grand Prix. Fans were quick to point out that the date of the verdict stops the Briton from deciding his future based on its results.
Only time will tell whether Toto Wolff will be able to convince Lewis Hamilton to return to the sport and continue fighting for a record-breaking eighth title win.
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