If there was still a doubt in Lewis Hamilton returning to Formula 1 in the 2022 season, the recent comments by former teammate Valtteri Bottas should put an end to those. However, it should be mentioned that Bottas didn’t address the issue directly, but his comments concern Hamilton’s character as an athlete.

In a recent interview, the Alfa Romeo driver described the incredibly competitive nature of Hamilton, the fire in him to deliver and show everyone what he is capable of. Especially more so when he’s down.

“I think the last race of this season was a good example,” Bottas said. “I saw him many days after the race and the mood was still like at a funeral. Even when he knows it wasn’t him who lost that race and he was robbed of it, you know, it’s hard to swallow it being taken away like that.”  

“But you just wait and he’ll be back twice as strong as he does every time, that’s who he is.”

“I can only take my hat off” – Valtteri Bottas about Lewis Hamilton

Valtteri Bottas explained how the seven-time World Champion is extremely adaptable to different situations, as a result, he seldom has moments where he struggles.

“I work very hard with the team, go over everything very precisely. But Lewis, if he hears I have been at the factory two days, he goes for three days. If he feels uncertain about something, he does something to fix it,” Bottas added.

Bottas revealed how in the 2021 season, Hamilton was at the simulator every week, which is something he hasn’t done before.

And it’s the Briton’s commitment and dedication to the sport which made his former teammate say, “I can only take my hat off.” Do you think Hamilton will return with a point to prove this season? Let us know in the comments.

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