Hamilton quells retirement talk: ‘Why should I stop?’

Lewis Hamilton says he is unsure whether he will want to still be racing at the age of 40, but is not yet “tired” of Formula 1.

The seven-time former World Champion will reach the big four-zero in January 2025, so has another potential two full seasons of racing in his 30s.

The Briton is contracted to Mercedes until the end of 2023 and could now be facing something of a crossroads regarding his future, given the way events have unfolded on the track in the last six months.

Firstly, Hamilton was denied a record-breaking eighth Drivers’ title in the most agonising and controversial circumstances in Abu Dhabi, and his hopes of setting things straight this season have been dashed by Mercedes not building as competitive a car for the new era of regulations as Red Bull or Ferrari.

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Consequently, the 37-year-old is sixth in the Drivers’ standings, 75 points behind title-holder Max Verstappen and even 34 adrift of his new team-mate, George Russell.

But that, insists Hamilton, does not mean he has retirement on his mind.

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Asked during an interview with Corriere della Sera if he sees himself still competing at 40, Hamilton replied: “Tough question!

“Let’s take this season