Lewis Hamilton has once again reiterated his desire to continue racing in Formula 1 for years to come. The Briton’s recent remarks come amidst speculations surrounding his future in the sport.
When asked by ESPN about what motivates him to stay in F1, the 38-year-old replied, “I love what I do. Racing has been my life. For two-thirds of my life, I have been racing. I am always going to be watching racing. I will always be a driver till I die“.
Hamilton then went on to explain that while being an F1 driver is ‘grueling,’ one also receives a lot from the sport. He then added that the primary reason why he wants to stay in F1 for longer is that he has been loving working with his team and that he continues to love the battles on track.
‘I feel younger than ever’: Hamilton does not consider his age to be a hindrance
In the same conversation with ESPN, Lewis Hamilton added that even though he is currently 38, he ‘feels younger than ever’. He explained his point by stating that he feels he is training better than he ever did and that he is in a great place. Hence, he stated that he does not see himself stopping anytime soon.
Moreover, it is pertinent to note that the Mercedes driver is not even the oldest on the current grid. That laurel belongs to 41-year-old Fernando Alonso. Even though the Spaniard will turn 42 later this July, he has still suggested that he will continue racing for at least two more years.
Lewis Hamilton receives more pleasure doing something other than F1
Even though Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he does not see himself being anything else than a racing driver, this activity yet does not give him the most pleasure. In fact, the Briton stated in an earlier interview that he feels happier when he gives back to the community than when he wins races and world championships.
When asked by UBS about what he believes is his greatest ever achievement, Hamilton said that it was to start Mission 44. This is an organization that works alongside other stakeholders to provide opportunities for people of color and those that come from underprivileged backgrounds
Along the same lines, Hamilton in this interview concluded his remarks by stating that if he were to look back on his life in 10-15 years, he would be prouder of helping underprivileged households than to see the number of titles or the stats he has achieved in F1.
