Hamilton on his future: ‘Mercedes’ difficulties motivate me to stay in F1′

After eight consecutive World Constructors’ Championships, Mercedes F1 has been eliminated from the competition for the Formula 1 titles this year due to the radical change in regulations and the associated problems in fully understanding its new W13 car and developing its speed. .

From the F1 Olympus, Hamilton slipped into a non-star role this year, but after mid-year he managed a string of back-to-back podiums – but for now not a win that would keep his winning tradition intact at least one GP in each of his years in the sport since 2007 .

However, the Briton has risen to the challenge of finding the motivation to stop playing in Formula One at the age of 38 and now says the challenge of bringing the Brackley team back to the top of the sport is up to the task much for him is him strong motive. As well as possibly a record eighth championship equaled by no other driver in F1 history.

“No doubt because we will need more than a year”, said Lewis of this challenge. “If we were to win again this year like last year, our life would certainly be different, we would be on a different course. I love that we’re going through a tougher phase and need to go through these struggles to get to a little bit brighter place.

So yes, I would say that encouraged me to stay longer. I also feel in good physical shape and am finding ways to feel better mentally. Mental challenge is enduring and it always will be for us athletes because we are constantly pushing our limits. But right now, at this point in my life I’m really grateful for the opportunity I have here. I want to believe that I still deserve a place here and there is a lot to do.”he continued.

The Brit added that he also takes inspiration from other, very great, world-class athletes who, despite the difficulties, continue to shine at a very high level: “Athletes like Tom [Μπρέιντι, 45χρονο αθλητή του αμερικανικού ποδοσφαίρου]”says Lewis, “I was in super bowl and I have seen him face difficulties with amazing mental strength. Also, he’s a senior athlete and he’s at the first level. And I think I want something like that too.

So there is something to learn from everyone. Same with Serena [Ουίλιαμς]him [Ρότζερ] Federer, even Lebron [Τζέιμς], there are so many great athletes doing great things. And to be a part of that little group… I’ve always hoped that we could find some common ground, it’s very surreal to sit with Tom and be on the same page. It’s very, very, very surreal, very exciting.”

Aside from a possible eighth championship, a motivation for Hamilton to stay in Formula 1 beyond the end of his current contract with Mercedes [στο τέλος του 2023] It’s also the fact that sport offers him a global platform to spread his messages about human rights and the elimination of racism, messages he promotes through the Mission 44 initiative he founded two years ago.