Lewis Hamilton banters with George Russell before the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton and Russell have been teammates since Russell joined Mercedes in 2022. With this being Hamilton’s last year at Mercedes, they are making the most of their time together.
Despite being the second oldest driver on the grid, Hamilton still feels relatively young. In contrast, he believes that George Russell is dealing with more physical issues than he is. Russell questioned the accuracy of this statement.
In a witty response, Hamilton remarked: «You spend more time in physio than I do.»
Drivers always have fun during the media day before the demanding race weekend. On this busy day, they interact with their fans, create videos for their team’s social media platforms, give interviews, and have fun. Russell and Hamilton were doing the same during the recent event in Shanghai.
As the second oldest driver on the grid, Lewis Hamilton will soon join the 40-year-old club. Alonso recently extended his contract with Aston Martin for two years, and Hamilton signed a contract with Ferrari starting in 2025. Hamilton believes it is beneficial to have someone close to his age in Formula 1.
While Hamilton envisions his future after racing, he is determined to win his eighth world championship, which would be a record. At 39 years old, he has already achieved almost everything there is to achieve in the sport, except for another title. If Ferrari can produce a competitive car, he may achieve this feat next year.
