Lewis Hamilton intends to race in Formula 1 into his mid-forties
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has reaffirmed his commitment to keep competing in Formula 1 until he can race in Africa.
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Lewis Hamilton has reaffirmed his determination to continue competing in Formula 1 into his mid-forties, BBC News reported. The driver stated that Formula 1 has never seen anyone like him before. He spoke at a news conference ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix. [1]
The seven-time world champion explained that he wants to remain active in the sport to achieve his dream of racing in Africa, according to BBC News. Hamilton has campaigned for an African Grand Prix for many years. [1]
Formula 1 has signed a 10-year contract with Rwanda, located in central-east Africa, starting in the early 2030s, BBC News reported. This event will mark the first Formula 1 race on the African continent since 1993. [1]
Hamilton is currently 41 years old and will be at least 45 when the inaugural Rwandan Grand Prix takes place, BBC News reported. [1]
In short
- Lewis Hamilton plans to continue racing in Formula 1 into his mid-forties.
- Formula 1 signed a 10-year agreement to hold a race in Rwanda starting in the early 2030s.
- The upcoming race in Rwanda will be the first Formula 1 event in Africa since 1993.
- Hamilton is currently 41 years old.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]F1 has never had anyone like me - HamiltonBBC News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Hamilton Morris on Wikipedia
- [3]Russell Brand assistant statement read at trial in London court FTMQ News, 3d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 3 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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