Lewis Hamilton
Is seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton ready to move on from Mercedes (to Ferrari) after an illustrious career?
Lewis Hamilton‘s future at Mercedes seems to be uncertain as both parties haven’t yet extended their contract which expires at the end of this season. Hamilton has made a decent start to the season, earning 48 points from four races so far but is still far off from the Red Bull duo of Verstappen and Perez.
The seven-time Champion registered fifth-place finishes in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia before an impressive second place finish at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne followed by a sixth-place finish in Baku last week.
In a recent interview with ESPN, Hamilton has made it clear that he very much sees himself as a part of Mercedes in the long term. There have been speculations about him joining Ferrari, but the British driver has ruled out any such move besides confirming that he has no plans of retiring any time soon. “I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. I’m not at the end of my career, I’m not in the downhill slope of my career. I’m in my prime.” The 38-year-old also specified that he wants to end his career at Mercedes and nowhere else.
Lewis Hamilton’s F1 career began with McLaren in 2007 but he was roped in by Mercedes as a 13-year-old, giving him his first major exposure in junior racing. In an incredible span of 16 years in his F1 career so far, Hamilton holds the record of winning the most number of races in Formula 1 history.
The Brit’s seven World Championship titles as a driver is the joint-highest along with Michael Schumacher. Hamilton has gone down into sporting folklore as one of the greatest motor racers ever and arguably the greatest-ever Formula 1 driver.
In his illustrious career, Lewis Hamilton has won the Drivers’ Championship 7 times and the Constructors’ Championship 8 times. Looking back at his career, it is indeed inspirational to see what a boy coming from a very humble background, achieved in what is apparently seen as a ‘rich man’s sport’. Hamilton has come a long way from his humble beginnings and has undoubtedly made a name for himself as a sporting legend. The British driver is currently driving in his 16th F1 season, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for him.
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