Lewis Hamilton reveals he could make shock career U-turn and RETIRE despite signing two-year contract last week
LEWIS HAMILTON admits he could U-turn and quit Formula One – despite just signing a new two-year contract.
The F1 legend insists he and Mercedes have “never been hungrier” as he dreams of a record eighth title – but adds his feelings “could change” at any time.
Hamilton, 38, believes he might keep going beyond 2025 as he wants to help Mercedes end Red Bull‘s dominance.
But Max Verstappen seems certain to land a third straight crown for himself and RB.
And Hamilton accepts his priorities in life could shift – taming his motivation out on the track.
He told Sky Sports: “The goal within those two years is 100 per cent to be fighting and win a world championship.
“We are second in the constructors’ championship right now and we want to dethrone those who are at the top.
“I have 100 per cent faith that we can do that.
“In terms of long-term, I’m thinking about my next contract – what that will look like, how long that will be. I plan to be here for a while.
“But it could change. I could come back next year and be like, ‘damn it’. Who knows?”
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Three-time F1 champ Sir Jackie Stewart, 84, has questioned both Hamilton’s desire and his ability to lift another title.
And although the Stevenage star says his fire for F1 still burns fiercely, he added: “You never know where you are going to be in life.
“But right now I’m very focused on staying positive every day. I know that’s not easy for anyone.
“Staying fit and healthy and trying to find that balance of enjoying yourself and your work – balance with family life and all those sort of things.
“I think I’ve got a pretty decent balance right now. That’s enabling me to really love what I’m doing.”