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Lewis Hamilton issues F1 retirement update as key factor emerges
Hamilton says he still has the speed to keep racing and may stay on the grid if Rwanda’s planned African Grand Prix becomes reality.
- On Thursday, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton indicated he might continue racing into the 2030s, specifically citing the upcoming African Grand Prix in Rwanda as a potential career milestone.
- Dismissing concerns about age-related decline, Hamilton declared he is "built differently" than any driver in Formula One's 70-year history, citing reaction times faster than younger rivals as evidence.
- Now in his 20th season, Hamilton holds a Ferrari contract through 2027 and sits third in the 2026 drivers' championship after securing his 106th career victory at Barcelona-Catalunya in June.
- Despite his "all in" commitment, the Briton emphasized he would not continue if performance declined, stating he does not want to "overstay my welcome" while uncompetitive.
- Hamilton aims to secure second place in the constructors' championship this season while utilizing training tools to maintain his edge against younger drivers like Kimi Antonelli, though he remains uncertain about racing at 44.
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