Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has dismissed suggestions that his age should determine his retirement timeline, stating he is "built differently" and intends to continue racing into the 2030s. The 41-year-old British driver, who currently competes for Mercedes, made the comments amid ongoing speculation about his future in the sport.
Hamilton emphasized that he does not view his age as a reason to step away before Formula 1 expands to include an African Grand Prix, a long-awaited addition to the calendar. The series has been in discussions with potential venues in South Africa and Rwanda to host a race on the continent for the first time since 1993.
The Mercedes driver's current contract runs through the 2025 season, but his latest remarks signal a desire to extend his career well beyond that deal. Hamilton has won 103 races and 104 pole positions in his F1 career, records that stand as the most in the sport's history.
