Lewis Hamilton RETIRES! F1 great sensationally announces he will quit
LEWIS HAMILTON has announced he will quit Formula One with immediate effect.
Lewis Hamilton puts on electrifying F1 debut in Australia in 2007
Lewis Hamilton suffered a disappointing Australian Grand Prix last weekend and appears to have had enough of the sport.
The Mercedes driver announced on his instagram account at around 11:40am that he was on his way out.
Lewis Hamilton jokingly announced his retirement on instagram
‘Lewis Hamilton retires from F1 with immediate effect’ read the image he posted on the social media app.
But Hamilton was quick to allay fears over the shock move, writing “Psych Happy April fools Day” by the image.
April Fools tradition dictate the joke is on you if it is made AFTER 12 noon.
Lewis Hamilton (left) lost out to Sebastian Vettel at the Australian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton is favourite to win the F1 title this season
Thankfully for Hamilton he got his image up just before the deadline.
The three-time world champion is preparing for next weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, where Mercedes will hope to get back to winning ways after last weekend’s frustrations.