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Hamilton enjoying ‘part-sabbatical' after considering taking a year out of F1

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton says he is enjoying the ‘part-sabbatical' offered by the current situation, with the coronavirus pandemic pausing the start to the 2020 F1 season. There has been no racing since the final race of the season in 2019 and with a plan to restart in July, the sport has essentially taken a seven-month break. Hamilton admitted in a team interview that he had previously considered taking a year out to recharge, having competed in F1 since 2007 with only a short off-season of just a couple of months the only break drivers get away from the sport. ADVERTISEMENT 'I’m generally a very quiet person,' Hamilton said. 'I do enjoy ‘me’ time, and I think...
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