Lewis Hamilton claims he’s just got to ‘keep pushing’ while working toward the record-breaking ‘eighth’ F1 title 

Lewis Hamilton made a return to the spot at Silverstone after a whopping 945 days.

Lewis Hamilton claims he’s just got to ‘keep pushing’ while working toward the record-breaking ‘eighth’ F1 title 

Lewis Hamilton (Via IMAGO)

Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton has been on the hunt for a record eighth championship title since 2020. The British driver is currently tied with German legend, Michael Schumacher, on seven world championships.

Lewis Hamilton has been on a struggling spell with Mercedes since the start of 2022. However, the seven-time world champion put on a thunderous performance at Silverstone last week to win the British Grand Prix for a record ninth time, entailing a comeback to the top-step after 945 days.

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The 39-year-old is set to make a sensational move to Ferrari next year in hopes of winning the championship for the eighth time in his career. Hamilton has also cited the need to consistently work hard, no matter the team, in order to achieve the championship dream.

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I'm working towards the eighth. I've just got to keep pushing.
Lewis Hamilton via a recent interview

Mercedes has been on a rise since the Monaco Grand Prix and will be looking to build on their form in the upcoming races. Lewis Hamilton will be keen on utilizing the pace of the competent W15 in order to win more races in his last season for the Brackley-based unit.

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Ex-F1 driver feels Max Verstappen’s move to Mercedes is imminent

While Hamilton is moving to Ferrari in 2025, the Ex-F1 driver, Robert Doornbos has shared his thoughts regarding the rumors surrounding Max Verstappen‘s move to Mercedes. Doornbos feels the Dutch driver will make the switch to join the Silver Arrows around 2026.

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I still believe he will go to Mercedes. We talk about 2026, because it’s important to be with the team with the best engine. But I think Mercedes would rather have it happen in 2025, because then they can wave goodbye to one World Champion and welcome another World Champion.
Robert Doornbos told Motorsport

The new FIA regulations are set to take effect in 2026, which lay down some serious changes in design and power units for the teams racing in Formula 1. Several drivers are reportedly searching to attain contracts with the best teams to improve their chances on the grid from 2026 onwards.

Doornbos has therefore pitted Max Verstappen to move to Mercedes in light of their recent performance advancements. But all ideas and rumors still remain mere speculation as Verstappen, just some ago, pledged his loyalty to Red Bull for the coming years.

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