Few figures in Formula One emerged with any great credit as the season opener fell apart in Melbourne. Coronavirus, as had seemed inevitable, simply proved an implacable force against which the sport’s attempt to pretend it was business as usual was left looking impotent and foolhardy. Throughout the process the major players had all been toeing the party line, but one had the backbone to articulate what many were thinking. Step forward Lewis Hamilton, an honourable and honest voice inside the delusion of F1’s bubble.
Melbourne is ordinarily a celebratory place to kick off a new season. The atmosphere is superb as the city embraces teams, media and fans. The sheer pleasure felt in returning to racing after the close season is palpable. This time, it was altogether different.
Written by Giles Richards
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/mar/14/lewis-hamilton-stature-soars-as-f1-australian-grand-prix-cancelled under the title “Lewis Hamilton’s stature soars as F1 Melbourne delusions are shattered”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
