40-year-old Lewis Hamilton declares being an ‘old man’ is a state of mind

Lewis Hamilton declined to be an 'old man' in Formula 1 despite being over 40 years old ahead of his Ferrari debut.

40-year-old Lewis Hamilton declares being an ‘old man’ is a state of mind

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Lewis Hamilton is the second oldest driver on the Formula 1 grid after 43-year-old Fernando Alonso. Despite being over 40 years old, Hamilton joined Ferrari with a contract for at least until the end of the coming season. The Briton might continue racing further if his thirst for victory isn’t over by then. Now, The seven-time champion shared his thoughts on being an ‘old man’ on the paddock.

Lewis Hamilton made his debut in Formula 1 back in 2007 and never looked back in terms of winning. The Briton is currently matched with the legendary Michael Schumacher for seven championship victories. Hamilton is also expected to contend for the drivers title in the coming season with Ferrari. The 40-year-old has been deemed to be out of his prime numerous times despite the coveted switch in teams.

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The 40-year-old insisted that being an ‘old man’ was a state of mind. Hamilton acknowledged that his body aged over the years, but believed that he was far from done with Formula 1. The seven-time champion declared that he would never be an ‘old man’ and always have the urge to do better.

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The old man is a state of mind, Of course your body ages. But I’m never going to be an old man.

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Lewis Hamilton ‘very excited’ for his Ferrari debut in 2025

Lewis Hamilton made the leap to Ferrari for the 2025 season and onwards amidst Mercedes’ unstable state. The 40-year-old had a tumultuous outing with Mercedes in recent years but still believed in his ability to contend for the championship.

Lewis Hamilton and Fred Vasseur (via Getty)
Lewis Hamilton and Fred Vasseur (via Getty)

Hamilton revealed that part of his motivation for switching teams was the desire to push himself into an ‘uncomfortable’ situation. The Briton felt that most of his first-time experiences in life were behind him. However, wearing the Scuderia’s Red for the first time reignited a fresh sense of excitement and motivation in the seven-time world champion.

I needed to throw myself into something uncomfortable again. Honestly, I thought all my firsts were done. Your first car, your first crash, your first date, first day of school. The excitement I got by the idea of, ‘This is my first time in the red suit, the first time in the Ferrari.’ Wow. Honestly, I’ve never been so excited.

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Ferrari showcased impressive performance improvement last season. Maranello seems ready for a championship battle, more so with Hamilton. Time will tell about how the Briton fares against the team’s massive hopes in the coming season.