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Mercedes announce Lewis Hamilton 'back' with new pic putting to bed retirement rumours
Lewis Hamilton will compete in the 2022 season after announcing their no.44 'is back', ending months of speculation surrounding the F1 star.Hamilton, 37, was controversially denied last year's championship in a title showdown with rival Max Verstappen on the final day of the season.Following the race, Mercedes chief Toto Wolf admitted the heartbreaking defeat had seen them both become "disillusioned" with the sport, sparking rumours that the Brit could walk away from F1 altogether.But Hamilton fans can now rest easy with Mercedes taking to Instagram to share the news that their star man is back and ready to challenge for a record-breaking eighth championship.Posting a blackout photo of Hamilton with his back to camera, the German manufacturer has illuminated the number 44 alongside the caption "44 is back."Verstappen has chosen to run with the no.1, switching from his regular race number of 33, after securing his maiden title.
