Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton's future still uncertain despite progress

The radio silence continues for Lewis Hamilton.

The seven-time world champion has yet to make a decision on a potential return to F1 next season.

But behind the scenes, things are moving forward, as reported by the

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Hamilton reportedly spoke for an hour with Muhammed Ben Sulayem, the new president of the FIA, and Stefano Domenicali, the chief executive of Formula 1. A meeting that the Briton would have appreciated, who found it "

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Masi or Hamilton, you have to choose

During this interview,

Hamilton would have insisted on his desire to no longer see Michael Masi in power.

The race director had decided to withdraw the

for the last lap.

A decision favorable to Max Verstappen, who had won the world title under the nose of the Mercedes driver.

The small world of Formula 1 is divided on the fate of Masi.

Some believe that to preserve the sport's reputation, it must be ousted.

Others support the idea that he could remain in office but with limited power.

Anyway, the Briton would have been clear in his desires: if Masi remains in post, he will not be in the paddock next season.

A blurry car launch

The investigation into this imbroglio should clarify the situation.

Problem, it will not deliver its conclusions until March 18, the weekend of the start of the season, in Bahrain.

By then, Mercedes will have unveiled its car on February 18.

But the German team still does not know if it will be able to count on its emblematic driver.

Remained silent since his defeat, Hamilton cultivates doubt.

Zak Brown, his former manager at McLaren remains optimistic.

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At 37, the Briton already has the record for Grand Prix victories and has equaled Michael Schumacher's 7 titles.

A new world title would allow him to overtake the German and establish himself as the only driver in history to be eight times world champion.