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Lewis Hamilton issues F1 retirement update as key factor emerges
- 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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SIC NotíciasThe British assured that he remains fully committed to his career and willing to make the sacrifices necessary to remain in Formula 1. Still, he admitted that he would not know if he would always maintain the same will to continue running.
·Lisboa, Portugal
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Lewis Hamilton gives retirement update as F1 star boasts the sport 'has never had anyone like me'
Lewis Hamilton says Formula One has "never had anyone like me in 70 years" of the sport, as the British driver confirmed his desire to keep racing into his mid-40s.The seven-time world champion previously said he wanted to race in Africa, and after Formula One announced a new Grand Prix in Rwanda by the early 2030s, he is focused on fulfilling that dream.Hamilton, 41, told reporters ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix that he is determined to race a…
·London, United Kingdom
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45% Right
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C 22%
R 45%
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