F1: Hamilton breaks social media silence

Lewis Hamilton as finally broken his social media silence after unfollowing EVERYONE on Instagram last year.

The British Formula One star, 37, has gone missing on social media since losing his world title to Max Verstappen because his Mercedes team did not pit him for fresh rubber, not once, but twice. When the green flag flew with one lap to go to settle the championship racing, not parading behind the pace car, Hamilton was a sitting duck.

Hamilton joined new Mercedes team-mate George Russell in wishing his Weibo followers a Happy Chinese New Year.

The Brit legend is yet to post on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook since early December and was only seen publicly for the first time over the weekend as he grabbed a coffee in California.

In a short, five-second clip, Hamilton said: “I wish you a Happy Chinese New Year.

“May the New Year bring you good luck and everything you wish for.”

Russell added: “Hi guys. I’d like to wish you a Happy Chinese New Year.

“I’m excited to join the AMG family and become part of the world’s fastest family.

“See you soon and stay safe.”

Lewis Hamilton wishes his Chinese fans a Happy Chinese New Year 💜🇨🇳

“May the New Year bring you luck and everything you wish for”#TeamLH pic.twitter.com/MZ67g1ijip

— Sir Lewis Hamilton Updates (@SirLewisUpdates) January 31, 2022