Lewis Hamilton is currently collecting the records set by Michael Schumacher.
But the series world champion could soon be saying goodbye to Formula 1 - he is hinting at that in Portugal.
Lewis Hamilton has dominated Formula 1 at will for years.
The Briton does not yet have a contract for the 2021 season.
Before the race in Portugal, the Mercedes driver gives an insight into his future plans.
Update from October 26, 5:35 p.m.:
Lewis Hamilton
clinched
his 92nd Formula 1 victory on Sunday in Portugal - and
overtook
record world champion
Michael Schumacher
.
After his triumph, the Brit behaved like a real gentleman and thought of the German F1 legend.
“I think of Michael today,” tweeted Hamilton, “I will always have the utmost respect and respect for you.
It is really an honor for me to be mentioned in one sentence with you. ”Hamilton had set Michael Schumacher's victory record in the previous race at the Nürburgring and was presented with a Schumacher helmet by his son Mick.
It's been such a privilege to work with you all. I'm thinking of Michael today, I will forever have the utmost admiration and respect for you, it's truly been an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as you ...
- Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 25, 2020
First report from October 25th:
Portimao / Munich - new route - well-known winner:
Lewis Hamilton
has also
proven
in
Portimao
,
Portugal
, that he is in
a class of his own
in modern
Formula 1 *
.
After his
eighth win of the season
, the
Mercedes *
driver
, who is now the sole record winner in the premier class, is heading for his
seventh world title
, the sixth since 2014. Nobody has collected more titles, only
Michael Schumacher * has
already finished seven seasons as champion.
However, it should only be a matter of time before Hamilton
outperforms
Kerpener in
these statistics *
.
If he extends his contract with the high-flyer team again.
A new
signature
only seems to be a matter of time.
What the 35-year-old suggested before the race in the Algarve.
However, the Briton also let it be known that his
departure from Formula 1 is
not far off.
+
As almost always up front: Lewis Hamilton (left) didn't give his Mercedes team-mate a chance in Portimao either.
© Jose Sena Goulao / dpa
Hamilton on the end of his career: "It won't be much time anymore"
In an interview with
Sky Sports
, Hamilton said: “I would like to keep
racing
, but I don't know how long that will be the case.
It definitely wo
n't be much time
before I stop.
That is why I am now in a phase in which I slowly have to find out what the
future will bring for me
. "
Now the
F1 dominator
had made more frequent
hints about the end of his career
in recent years
.
In the course of the
racism
problems that were
increasingly
coming
into focus around the world, Hamilton posted
thoughtful messages that could certainly be interpreted as considerations regarding an approaching farewell.
This season, too, the only dark-skinned pilot
is leading the
field of 20 drivers
- not least on his initiative, there is a common
demonstration against racist excesses
before each race starts
*
.
Sebastian Vettel *
kneels
by his side.
Hamilton on the end of his career: "Haven't reached my peak yet"
He currently only sees the four-time world champion who once acted at eye level on the track when it comes to lapping.
Which will
probably hardly change
after his
move to Aston Martin *
.
Especially since Hamilton announced further great deeds in the said interview: “I think I have
not yet reached
my
climax
.
I'm sure I'm in a good phase. "
But all he could say so far is "that I plan to be
here next year
".
Basically: “My future looks bright, no matter
what decision
I make.
But it also depends on the times, on my worth and on the team's plans. "
Hamilton goes among the artists and talks about his first album
Hamilton on the end of his career: "It won't be much time anymore"
Of course, there is also the advanced age for a Formula 1 driver.
In the current field of drivers, only the 41-year-old
Kimi Räikkönen
has more life experience, but the Finn has to
fear
for his cockpit at
Alfa Romeo
for 2021.
In return,
Fernando Alonso will
return next year
after two years of abstinence - the Spaniard will be 40 years old next summer.
This shows that in Formula 1, in addition to class - and with some less talented drivers the necessary dowry - experience is also required.
Above all, the
extensive rule changes from the 2022 season
- postponed
by one season
due to the
corona pandemic *
- could cause Hamilton to ponder. It is "exciting to see what the cars will look like", but at the same time there are "many, many questions that still have to be answered". Apparently also whether it will be the year after the farewell of the
king of Formula 1
.
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