Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that he has no plans to retire from Formula 1 and is contracted with Ferrari for the next season. The seven-time champion expressed his continued motivation and love for racing, stating he intends to remain in the sport for several more years. Hamilton's comments come amid speculation about his future following a challenging season.
- ▪Hamilton stated he is still contracted to Ferrari for next season.
- ▪He emphasized that he is focused and motivated to continue racing.
- ▪Hamilton plans to remain in F1 until past his 45th birthday.
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- ▪ Hamilton: No plans to retire, 'get used to it' — ESPN — F1
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Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lewis Hamilton is fifth in the drivers' championship, level on 51 points with fourth-placed Lando Norris ByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent in MontrealPublished5 minutes agoLewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time".Hamilton's difficult first season for Ferrari in 2025 raised questions about his future in F1 and whether he could leave the sport at the end of this season.But Hamilton confirmed for the first time that he was "still contracted" to Ferrari for next season.The seven-time champion, who is 41, said: "Everything is 100% clear to me. I am still focused, still motivated, still love what I do with all my heart.
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