The return of King Lewis Hamilton to Silverstone

He is a tired despot who returns to his lands this weekend, weakened by a grueling crusade. Lewis Hamilton and his people have failed in their quest for the Grail, and come to heal their wounds on green Albion. But does this mean that the legend of King Lewis ends? Can the monarch restore his omnipotence on the Silverstone plateau where he met all the challenges and enjoyed all the successes? Eight times he defeated the enemy, a feat making him the greatest sovereign ever held by the kingdom. Will he rise in front of his fans or sink under the gaze of his detractors?

Lewis Hamilton © DPPI

Among its subjects, opinion is divided. “ There are the converted who are convinced that he will bounce back, simply because he does not have the right car and that he will return to winning ways as soon as it returns to the required level of performance. And there are others, who predict a difficult end to his reign », note Mark Hughes, notre confrère