Lewis Hamilton has been competing in F1 since 2007.
Formula 1 has always been an extremely demanding sport. It pushes the drivers to the edge of their physical and mental fitness, and while rumors have recently been circulating about having air-conditioning in the challengers, Lewis Hamilton has absolutely brushed off this idea.
The seven-time world champion genuinely feels there is no need for air conditioning units in the F1 cars. He rather wants the drivers to put in the extra yards in training to withstand the challenging conditions one has to endure during the full-fledged Grand Prix races.
Lewis Hamilton has been competing at the pinnacle of motor racing since 2007.
It’s not needed. This is Formula 1, it’s always been like this. It’s tough in these conditions and we’re highly-paid athletes. You’ve got to train your ass off to make sure you can withstand the heat, ultimately. And it’s tough. It’s not easy, especially when you go to places like Qatar and Singapore. But I don’t think we need an AC unit in the car.Lewis Hamilton via RaceFans
Hamilton is the second oldest driver on the current F1 grid (39). Before him is the two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso, who has been competing in his 40s. The young guns are all in their 20s and thus, the Brit feels, it is up to the drivers to put in the work in training to stay fit enough to withstand the varied kinds of conditions in F1 all over the globe.
Carlos Sainz feels ‘best driver in history’ has replaced him at Ferrari
While Hamilton has urged all the 20 F1 drivers to put in the work to stay in shape, current Ferrari driver, Carlos Sainz has come up with words of praise for the Brit. The Spaniard is content with Hamilton replacing him at Ferrari from 2025.
Sainz has been driving for the Italian outfit since 2021.
I obviously understand Ferrari’s decision, the opportunity to sign a seven-time world champion and what it can entail and attract to a team. That's why, when I reflected on it, it didn’t hurt me that much. Because in the end it’s not any other driver replacing you, but the best driver in history. And in the end, if one has to replace me, let it be [Lewis].Carlos Sainz via GQ Spain
Lewis Hamilton amassed his record 200th Formula 1 podium at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite being almost 40, he is doing great in the sport, and keeping this in view, extravagant things will be expected of him when he dawns the iconic red gear of Ferrari from next year onwards.
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