The possible resignation of record world champion Lewis Hamilton is and remains the dominant topic around Formula 1. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is also thinking about leaving the Mercedes driver.
Many fans, experts and insiders cannot actually imagine a Formula 1 without Lewis Hamilton. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner is also part of the camp that definitely wants to see the record world champion again in the paddock in 2022.
“I very much hope that he will be there again this year,” said Horner in an interview with the Indian TV station “WION” about his compatriot. After all, the seven-time world champion is still driving at an “incredible level” and was “in a league of his own” with Max Verstappen last season, the team boss judged.
Horner on Hamilton: “It’s none of our business”
“In the end,” Horner continued, “it’s his choice, his career, his decision, and I’m sure he’ll decide what’s best for him. That’s really none of our business,” said the Red Bull team boss.
Should Hamilton actually resign, Horner is not afraid of Formula 1, because he sees numerous young drivers in the driver field at the moment, who will shape the sport for many years to come.
“Formula 1 in a great situation”
“Formula 1 is in a great situation because there are so many exciting young drivers. Drivers who will be in Formula 1 for a long time to come,” said Horner, who represents not only Max Verstappen but also Charles Leclerc on behalf of the next generation , George Russell, Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz.
According to Horner, world champion Verstappen is of course at the top of the food chain. When asked what makes the Dutchman special, the team boss enthused: “His hunger, his determination and his natural ability. And of course the fact that he never gives up. He’s a fighter and takes every opportunity that comes his way.”