Whether he likes the rule change or not, it is still unknown as to whether Hamilton will even be competing on the track come the season opener in Bahrain as rumours surrounding his potential retirement continue.
This comes after the Englishman was left ‘disillusioned’ with the sport according to his boss Toto Wolff, following his heartbreak at last season’s finale in Abu Dhabi after Verstappen took advantage of some contentious officiating from race director Michael Masi.
Following the controversy in the Middle East, the FIA revealed that they were conducting a full inquiry into the dramatic finish, with Hamilton said to be waiting on the results before deciding his future according to the BBC.
In a recent statement regarding the inquiry, the FIA wrote: “At this stage no decision has been taken on the outcome of the detailed analysis currently underway into the events of the last Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.