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Lewis Hamilton Expresses Doubts About Continuing in F1

Despite signing a contract extension with Mercedes until 2025, the seven-time world champion contemplates a sabbatical and discusses the trend of F1 legends returning after retirement.

  • Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion, has expressed doubts about his desire to continue in Formula 1, stating that he does not necessarily feel the desire to remain active in the sport.
  • Hamilton, who made his F1 debut in 2007 and has been a dominating presence in the sport, has not ruled out the possibility of a sabbatical, stating that he could consider it and then see if he would like to come back.
  • Despite his doubts, Hamilton has signed an extension with Mercedes that takes him to the end of the 2025 season.
  • Hamilton also discussed the trend of F1 legends retiring and then returning to the sport, citing examples of Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher.
  • Post-retirement, Hamilton has expressed interest in adventure sports like skydiving and surfing, and has mentioned watching races like Le Mans and MotoGP.
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