‘Still feeling fresh’
Lewis Hamilton is having his most difficult Formula 1 season in years, perhaps ever. In that light, he is regularly asked whether a farewell to F1 is starting to beckon. However, the 37-year-old seven-time champion does not seem ready.
Although Lewis Hamilton celebrated his handsome second place in France last weekend with a big smile, this season is mainly a cold shower for the British driver. After years of dominance, the stringing of victories is over for the time being. In fact, this year could well be the first F1 season in which Hamilton competes without taking a win. At 37 years old, he is also not the youngest anymore, so it is not surprising that some suspect that the record-breaking driver will soon give up. Yet Hamilton does not seem to know about giving up.
Hamilton spoke about his future to the assembled press in France. “I want to win again and that will take time. But I still feel fresh and I have the feeling that there is still enough fuel in my tank.” The 103-time Grand Prix winner wants to get back to the top with Mercedes: “I am very, very proud and enjoy working on this every day with a great group of people. I want to keep building with this team.” In the meantime, there are even rumors that Hamilton is meeting with Mercedes to draw up a new contract. The current one expires at the end of next year. “I’m sure we will eventually sit down and talk about the future,” said Hamilton.
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