Nearly two months after the controversial Abu Dhabi GP, Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton ended his social media exile on Saturday. The Briton observed total isolation from social appearances after a disheartening loss in the thrilling season finale. Max Verstappen pipped the seven-time world champion to the crown in a highly debated race conclusion. Since then, speculations were making rounds about his future in Formula 1.
In a welcome development for not only his fans but the whole F1 community, Hamilton posted a picture of himself smiling at the Grand Canyon on his Twitter and Instagram handles alongside a caption saying, “I’ve been gone. Now I’m back!”. Though it looks pretty straightforward, many are still not sure what these cryptic words mean in terms of his F1 future.
Twitter F1 reacts to latest Lewis Hamilton post
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Being the global star that he is, Lewis Hamilton enjoys a popular fan base across the sporting world. His fans were eagerly waiting for a solid update on his F1 future but with little success. However, it all ended on Saturday as he broke the internet with his first post in 2022. A sea of reactions followed immediately, as one can expect. Fans are rushing to the comment section to share good wishes and excitement for the British legend.
Let’s look at some of the best Twitter reactions to his latest post.
FORGET THE 8TH LETS GET 10
— Will (@willne) February 5, 2022
Lewis Hamilton’s power is just mad crazy pic.twitter.com/l3ILAIIU0t
— logged out bc of exams (@lewisgfreal) February 5, 2022
رجع🤩🖤 pic.twitter.com/uFkkz98WqO
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team arabic 🇸🇦بالعربي (@mercedesF1arab) February 5, 2022
— iRacing.com (@iRacing) February 5, 2022
LEWIS HAMILTON IS BACK pic.twitter.com/WoENQKU0mA
— leo🐋 LEWIS IS BACK (@LH44AA23) February 5, 2022
I want to remind y’ll, when Sir Lewis Hamilton went off grid 8 weeks ago, he took the spotlight w/ him. You had 8 weeks to install your manufactured WDC as king. Time 2 sell 2022 & reset post AD. You were incapable of doing any of those. LH returned w/ his spotlight. Point Made😏 pic.twitter.com/QqRXF5YJcx
— Athena 🏳️🌈 (@tarmactorque) February 5, 2022
Welcome back, show them who is the boss.
— jan piedrahita (@PiedrahitaJan) February 5, 2022
Welcome back Lewis 💜
— Marcel Kiefer (@marcelkiefer_) February 6, 2022
The way u conducted yourself after the biggest travesty in sport EVER meant more than winning your 8th. U r already the goat in F1 but that just made u the goat in life. My 4 year old asked me why isn’t Lewis angry daddy that wasn’t fair I simply replied because he’s a legend 🐐
— Simon Tucker (@SimonTucker05) February 5, 2022
Welcome back champ!! 🙌🏻 Hoping to see you back in #F1 this season and take back what is rightfully yours! 👊🏻 #TeamLH #WeStandWithLewisHamilton pic.twitter.com/CC1UwhVyeW
— Ross H (@peco_train) February 5, 2022
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2022 is the year of Hammer Time 🔨🕐 pic.twitter.com/j8NaTE1GF1
— asset_khtva (@asset_khtva) February 5, 2022
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Now that the path seems much clearer to the fans, they are waiting to see him back on the grid soon. Meanwhile, the Mercedes team will look to provide him with a well-suited car in 2022 to help him achieve his ultimate goal this season – the record eighth world championship. How excited are you to witness another title showdown in 2022? Tell us your predictions for Lewis Hamilton in 2022 in the comments below.