Lewis Hamilton has admitted for the first time that he seriously considered retirement in the aftermath of the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver went into the race level on points with title rival Max Verstappen, and seemed destined to claim an eighth world title crown as he led comfortably in the closing stages.
However, then came the now infamous safety car procedure which ultimately presented Verstappen with the chance to overtake him on the final lap, as the Dutchman took the chequered flag in dramatic fashion.
