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Formula 1 team boss reckons it might be beneficial to the sport if Lewis Hamilton decides to quit ahead of the upcoming season.The Briton is said to be considering his future in racing after losing out on the 2021 title in acrimonious circumstances.Max Verstappen overtook him on the final lap in Abu Dhabi, but only after some controversial decisions from race director Michael Masi which may well have changed the course of the championship.The FIA is in the middle of an investigation into how events unfolded at the end of that race, and is due to reveal its findings in February.Hamilton is "disillusioned" with the sport, in the words of his team boss Toto Wolff, and is said to be waiting on the outcome of that investigation before making a final decision over his retirement.Both he and Mercedes are also said to want Masi removed from his role as they feel his poor decisions cost them the drivers' championship.It has left most fans and pundits in the sport wondering what is next for the 37-year-old, whose total of seven world titles is matched only by the legendary Michael Schumacher.But Williams chief Jost Capito insists he couldn't care less about the future of one of the greatest racers F1 has ever seen."I don’t really care whether he drives or not.

Lewis Hamilton's future in Formula One remains undecided following the controversial ending to the 2021 season - but he won't be short of options should be fancy a new career path. The six-time champion of the world has stepped away from the limelight since his last-gasp defeat against Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi, which stopped him from surpassing Michael Schumacher on the all-time standings.

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year award can often be viewed as the cherry on the top of the cake for British athletes as they bid to have their individual achievements recognised.The criteria for winning the award refers to how sporting achievements reflect on the national or international stage and its impact on sport as a whole.Formula One great Sir Lewis Hamilton collected the award in 2020 after equalling Michael Schumacher’s collection of seven world championship.Amongst the candidates for the 2021 award are diver Tom Daley, boxer Tyson Fury, swimmer Adam Peaty, tennis sensation Emma Raducanu, Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling and Paralympic cyclist Dame Sarah Storey.But while few could argue against them etching their

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has fumed that Lewis Hamilton does not deserve the knighthood he received earlier this week.

Lewis Hamilton has finally become the fourth Formula One driver to be knighted - days after he narrowly missed out on an eighth world title.Max Verstappen incredibly pipped him to first place on the final lap in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to snatch the championship crown away from the Mercedes superstar.And while the 36-year-old will still be getting over the heartbreak of missing the chance to surpass Michael Schumacher in the record books, the knighthood will help ease his pain.Honoured for his services to motorsports, Hamilton was officially knighted by HRH The Prince of Wales (Prince Charles).

Geri Horner beamed with pride and joy as her husband Christian and Max Verstappen won the Formula One World Championship. The Spice Girls singer was more than happy to play cheerleader for Christian, who is the Red Bull team’s principal, and Verstappen who claimed victory against Lewis Hamilton. It was a particularly momentous occasion for Verstappen who won the title for the first time – but a devastating blow for Hamilton, who was on course to surpass Michael Schumacher’s record with an eighth title. As Verstappen was crowned winner, Geri was seen right in the thick of the celebrations and planting a huge kiss on husband Christian. She then joined him for an interview with Sky Sports and applauded the Red Bull team’s efforts, saying: ‘I’m

Lewis Hamilton.Hamilton is currently tied with Michael Schumacher on seven Driver's World Championships apiece.And Hamilton looked to be cruising to his eighth, and record-breaking, title until a safety car was brought onto the circuit due to Latifi's crash.Schumacher and Latifi had been jockeying for positions further down the pack, and after misjudging a corner Latifi smashed into one of the barriers.An indirect consequence of their battle, and Latifi's crash, allowed Max Verstappen to win his first Drivers World Championship.One fan tweeted: "Mick Schumacher masterclass by causing Latifi to crash, bringing out the safety car, allowing max to win, meaning Michael Schumacher doesn’t lose his record.""It was all the Schumacher Masterplan,"

Lewis Hamilton will receive a whopping £4million bonus if he wins the F1 drivers' world championship on Sunday. The Mercedes pilot is on the verge of clinching his eighth crown which would put him one clear of legendary Ferrari ace Michael Schumacher.Hamilton earns roughly £40million from his deal with the German manufacturer but has the potential to top up his wages if he gets the better of Max Verstappen in the season finale in Abu Dhabi, according to The Sun.

F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has blasted last week's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and sensationally claimed the race would have left Frank Williams "turning in his grave".In one of the most dramatic contests in recent times, the race had two red flags, featured three standing starts and saw title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen collide.For the neutral, it had everything. But for Villeneuve, who won the 1997 world championship after a dramatic final race which saw Michael Schumacher disqualified from the season entirely, it was nothing short of a farce.

Formula 1 fans have claimed that Mick Schumacher’s crash in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was to stop Lewis Hamilton ’s record win. The German driver suffered a heavy crash which caused damage to the barrier and forced the race to be stopped on the 14 th lap, after the safety car was initially deployed.

Formula One’s inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand prix was halted following Mick Schumacher’s huge crash into the wall.The son of seven-time world champion, Michael, lost control of his car on entry into the now infamous Turn-22, where he spun into the barriers on the side.The 22-year-old German emerged unscathed but the crash immediately led to a safety car being deployed, with Lewis Hamilton and teammate Valtteri Bottas pitting from the front.It appeared that Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had made a grave error by opting to stay out until F1 race director Michael Masi brought out a red flag shortly afterwards, resulting in the race being halted.That allowed Verstappen to effectively be allowed a free tire change from the restart, meaning Mercedes

Sir Frank Williams will have held few regrets about the monumental impact he had on the sport. He was the architect of a dynasty after creating the self-titled Williams F1 team in 1977 – the constructor went on to be one of the sport's most iconic names and is still racing to this day.More than 750 race entries have followed since, yielding 114 victories and nine constructors' championship successes.He did once reveal that he did have at least one big regret, though – and it revolved around one of the best drivers ever to grace the sport.

Michael Schumacher is still 'fighting' eight years on from a horror skiing accident in the French Alps, says his close friend Jean Todt. Formula 1 fans around the world continue to seek updates on the racing legend's condition, with his family keeping him out of the public eye since his accident eight years ago.Little information has been released on Schumacher's condition but former Ferrari boss Todt is one of the few people with access to the seven-time F1 world champion.And he is hopeful his condition will improve over time.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton hopes his legacy as Formula One's only black driver currently, and his constant push for equality in the sport will leave its mark when he eventually retires. Hamilton has been a constant in Formula One from the day he arrived in 2007 for McLaren, winning his first title in just his second season in the championshipThe Briton has gone on to accumulate 100 wins, the most any driver has achieved in F1, the most pole positions and podiums, as well as equalling Michael Schumacher for championship titles with seven to his name.

Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time world champion in Formula One and still remains a behemoth in the sport after 15 years.He has cemented his legacy as arguably the greatest driver ever by winning a record 100 races, surpassing Michael Schumacher’s previous record of 91.But while the Brit’s unwavering grit and innate determination has made him incredibly successful, it has also resulted in tensions and spats with other drivers on a number of occasions.And while he can now be proud of a glittering career, there are several bitter rivalries he developed which threatened to get in the way of his accomplishments.Daily Star Sport takes a look back at Hamilton’s most fierce on-track rivalries below.The British racing driver’s first real F1 rivalry

F1 legend Kimi Raikkonen has an estimated net worth higher than ex-England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney.Money in football is well-discussed but Formula One stars can also earn mammoth pay checks.In fact, it seems those who reach the elite level in motorsport can pocket themselves even more money than those who kick a ball for a living.According to RacingNews365, Raikkonen boasts a whopping estimated net worth of $200m (£147m).That makes him the fourth richest F1 driver ever, with Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher commanding top spot with a massive $780m (£573m).British legend Lewis Hamilton is in second place with an estimated $280m (£206m).Of course, these are merely estimations and it is impossible to know an athlete's exact

Lewis Hamilton once called Michael Schumacher a "dirty driver" over his team radio after an incident between the pair at the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix.The British driver went on to replace Schumacher at Mercedes two years later in 2013 and has since won six world titles to draw level with the German on seven titles.Hamilton could go clear with the most world titles in Formula One history if he wins this season's Drivers' Championship and he currently leads the standings by two points with seven races remaining.His overtake on Schumacher a decade ago showed his potential to achieve this feat aged just 25.The race in 2011 started with Hamilton in ninth place on the grid and Schumacher in fifth after qualifying.With the Monaco famous for being

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Michael Schumacher is regarded by many as the greatest F1 driver of all-time, winning seven world titles.But to be the best, sometimes it means butting heads and being a certified s***house - not always with the desired consequences.Athletes who are at the very top of their sport often comment about doing whatever it takes to succeed, displaying a win at all costs mentality.And during his 19-year F1 career, Schumacher was no different. Following the release of Schumacher on Netflix, Daily Star Sport takes a look back at five times in the German racer's career when he went to ruthless lengths to get an advantage, often with disastrous consequences.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Ferrari chief Piero Ferrari has said he is sorry over talk as if Michael Schumacher had passed away following his 2013 skiing accident - after commenting on his achievements in the past tense.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!It was the debut that paved the way for one of the great F1 careers.At the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix, Eddie Jordan put his faith in the relatively unknown Michael Schumacher.

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Ralf Schumacher has praised the recent Netflix documentary released about his brother and former F1 driver Michael.The two-hour documentary 'Schumacher' was filmed with the blessing from the family of the seven-time World Champion looking back on Michael's career and subsequent brain injury which he suffered whilst skiing in 2013.