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“Kill Hill” – Damon Hill Goes on Enraged Twitter Rant Protecting Lewis Hamilton

Published 01/16/2022, 5:45 AM EST

Damon Hill has been an enormous supporter of Lewis Hamilton this season. After the sad ending to Hamilton’s championship run in Abu Dhabi, Hill joined in on a debate around Masi’s role in F1. However, being on the receiving end of hate for reactions to the debate was the final straw.

Over the last two days, Hill’s Twitter has been extremely active. After sharing his debate with SkySports, Hill tweeted, “People are angry. They love being angry. So they are happy. All the people who say they have lost faith in F1, they’ll be back. Because they love to be angry. F1 makes people happy because they get angry. It’s a great paradox.”

Just so you don't get silenced, here you are;
Good luck #f1 pic.twitter.com/dq6EtURoQm
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) January 14, 2022

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Hill even reacted to a fan’s comment on the need for ‘justice’ in F1. “There was no crime. There was a massive mess. We’ll never know what should have happened. Maybe Lewis would have won. Maybe not. But we can never know for sure. Totally unsatisfactory. But there is nothing that can change the result.”

All we can do is take steps to make sure it doesn't happen again. #f1
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) January 14, 2022

The rage culminated with a poll. Hill asked his audience to take a breather from the unchangeable events that took place a month ago. “My point is this; there is nothing that will change the result. Enormously damaging for F1 and for Lewis. It’s done. We cannot turn the clock back. And it wasn’t my fault!” He then asked his fans to vote on whether they had grievances.

On Abu Dhabi, for clarity, my point is this; there is nothing that will change the result. Enormously damaging for F1 and for Lewis. Its done. We cannot turn the clock back. And it wasn't my fault! OK? So put the pitch forks down, please. If you want to complain vote below #f1
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) January 16, 2022

Lewis Hamilton exit a disgrace to F1 -Toto Wolff

While Hill speaks out, Lewis Hamilton remains quiet on social media. As the retirement rumors pick up pace, Hamilton’s month-long silence has been concerning. Toto Wolff hopes to see his star driver return to the sport in the coming season.

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Wolff said: “I really hope we see him again. It’s the most important part of our sport. It would be a disgrace for the whole of Formula 1 if the best driver decided to retire because of outrageous decisions.”

Wolff also explained the reason behind the Brit’s silence. “No matter what obstacle was thrown at him, he has known all his life that he has to speak on the track. But it is incredibly difficult for him until he has found a way between understanding what is right and what is wrong. That just takes time.”

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As conversations about his retirement storm social media, we are yet to hear from the man himself. Will the aftermath of Abu Dhabi stop Hamilton from stepping foot in the paddock again?

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Shreya Sanjeev is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Having attained a journalism degree from St Xavier's College, she finds comfort in the sound of her keyboard while typing and excitement in the sound of F1 cars speeding on a track. A street circuit and Daniel Ricciardo fan through and through, Shreya claims the 2018 Monaco GP to be one of her favorite races of all time.

“Kill Hill” – Damon Hill Goes on Enraged Twitter Rant Protecting Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton exit a disgrace to F1 -Toto Wolff

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