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Lewis Hamilton's April Fools' Day prank is hilarious

London - Three time world Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton announced he is retiring from the sport with immediate effect after only one race into the new season. 

The 32-year-old Mercedes driver broke the news via his Instagram account with a breaking news photograph and the announcement of his retirement. However, the caption read: "Psych Happy April Fools' Day". Hamilton is not retiring as the Briton posted it on April 1 also known as April Fools' Day. 

Many of Hamilton's Instagram followers reacted to his 'retirement' with surprise, Camila Riofrio said: "Dude...i almost fainted." Another user, Adalleprane spotted the prank and said: "Difficult for anyone to believe..." 

The F1 world was shocked in December 2016 when Hamilton's former team mate Nico Rosberg retired from the sport a mere five days after winning the drivers' title. On that occasion, that report was authentic. 

The next race fixture, the Chinese Grand Prix, is on Sunday March 8 in Shanghai. 

See more April Fools Day pranks here. 

Psych???? Happy April fools Day??

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