Lewis Hamilton has been regularly competing in Formula 1 since the start of the 2007 season of the sport.
Lewis Hamilton has been competing at the pinnacle of motor racing for a long time. He made his debut in 2007 and with him signing a new deal with Ferrari from 2025 onwards, he has taken the time to shed light on what will force him to quit F1.
Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly one of the best drivers ever to step foot into the sport. Amassing seven world championships is no joke and despite this, Hamilton’s hunger is still there as he is gunning for one last record-breaking title.
However, the Brit has admitted to quitting F1 if he feels he’s not good enough in the coming years.
I have spoken to many who have told me that they wish they could have done one or two more years. And they tell me: Stay as long as you can!’ But I don’t want to do it if I’m not good.
Lewis Hamilton via Esquire
Looking at the reaction of Hamilton, he has not shied away from admitting that he’ll quit F1 the moment he feels that he is not good enough. At 39 years of age, he is currently the second oldest driver on the grid behind two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
Lewis Hamilton has a ‘mental plan’ regarding the upcoming years
While Lewis Hamilton has admitted to throwing in the towel on a certain condition, he has also laid out his approach for the upcoming years. He has emphasized on proper sequencing of his on-track as well as off-track antics.
I have a mental plan of how far I would like to go. I just have to develop strategies and sequence things. I am very much into sequencing, like looking at the brands I collaborate with, the companies I am essentially starting, how I manage my time between all that, and how I am still able to dedicate myself to this work.
Lewis Hamilton via the same interview
The seven-time world champion has not been able to fight for the F1 world championship since 2021. The ground effect era has belonged to Red Bull and it is only this year that they are getting challenged by other teams.
From Lewis Hamilton’s perspective, he’ll hope for Ferrari to produce a potent weapon for next year. If the Maranello-based team can do so, then Hamilton will most definitely be seen challenging for the coveted world title against the other heavy hitters of the sport.