The past two seasons of Formula One haven’t been very kind to Lewis Hamilton. Firstly, he missed out on his eighth championship to Max Verstappen after the very controversial end to the Abu Dhabi GP. And then, when he got back on the track to claim his throne, he was held back by his own team’s inability to deliver a car strong enough to go head-to-head against the Ferrari and Red Bull. It all seemed gloomy for the driver and his fans. But the new season brings new hopes.
But it also brings back old and painful memories for the fans as the new season of Netflix’s Drive to Survive has dropped, which covers all the gossip from the 2022 season and has drivers talking about their previous seasons as well. The hearts of the fans sank when they saw their star driver reminiscing about the failed 2021 season and contending for the championship last year, knowing fully well how things unfolded for the Brackley-based outfit and Hamilton.
A failed attempt at the championship, numerous challenges, a lack of speed and success, and fingers raised on his credentials—it’ll be a tough season of Drive to Survive for Lewis’s fans to sit through.
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Fans sympathize with Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton probably has the greatest fans among the drivers currently in the paddock, who always have his back, no matter the situation that the Briton is stuck in. And certainly, they expressed their sorrows as well as Lewis’s statement that setting up the goals last season went as wrong as it could’ve.
I wish I could give it to you, Lewis pic.twitter.com/8W0V9erhN3
— ArD (@rdmghost1) February 24, 2023
That's right 💪💜
Let's Keep Pushing @LewisHamilton— Tnia (@TaniaAlves2203) February 24, 2023
I will not be reliving last year https://t.co/6JaMjOgwc0 pic.twitter.com/nTShWUaZYv
— 💫 (@howamireformed) February 24, 2023
yeah i ain’t watching this i can’t bring myself relive the pain https://t.co/dXKmBJWp0X
— kavs (@kavsFC) February 24, 2023
Bye I don’t want to watch dts I’m trying to not be depressed https://t.co/BGJtX0XYIR
— Alice 🫧 (@alice_nyoom) February 24, 2023
why am i heartbroken at not even 10am https://t.co/itQMC1H2ES
— ma | colin farrell’s oscar campaign manager (@mahvericks) February 24, 2023
Fans certainly took it hard on them. However, the determination to win the eighth title still remains, and the confidence runs high, truly making them the best. The fans also supported Lewis for raising his voice against the injustice they feel the driver had to endure.
It wasn’t earned, it was taken away from Lewis. I’m glad he put it that way https://t.co/Ns1iKjx71h
— x (@yukiXNDA) February 24, 2023
Taken from me SAY IT LOUDER https://t.co/tqgT0VhBmG
— Rewa⁴⁴ (@Rewa_GT) February 24, 2023
Stolen Sir Lewis. Stolen from you! https://t.co/b4VhFoOsvI
— Maria Zuccolo (@mz_zuccolo) February 24, 2023
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Please do I’ll rest when we have that 8th 😂🏎️ https://t.co/Jg0mvcZR7j
— Morg✨ (@MorganFerns) February 24, 2023
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes‘ woes are expected to go away this season. But with the team sticking with the structure from last year and reportedly continuing with the zeropod concept, skepticism is still prevalent. Another challenge for the aging Hamilton would be dealing with his buzzing teammate, who has also called into question his abilities and success thus far. However, all the mistakes and errors will be forgotten if the eighth championship comes Hamilton’s way.
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This quote of Lewis’s must be said again for this year, as the driver isn’t the one to easily back down against the odds. Having been an inspiration for an entire generation, the only way is up for him.