Lewis Hamilton has been in Formula One since the start of the 2007 season. Since then, he has won 7-time world championships, while also achieving multiple almost unbeatable records. But because of his 2021 title defeat and a not-so-great ongoing 2022 season, there has been a lot of talk surrounding his retirement from the sport.

But even before Hamilton faced the 2021 and 2022 hardships, when he was about to lift his 4th world title, in 2017, he was asked about his retirement at the Jonathan Ross Show. There, he mentioned he had no plans to stop.

When asked if there were any plans for him to retire, Hamilton said, “No, No. I mean there’s been talks about it and I’ve definitely thought about it. And there are definitely times about where I thought you know there are other things I wanna do, but then we’re in the heat of this battle right now And I am loving it more than ever.”

“The training and all the work that you put in something and you get to really show your abilities, it’s the greatest feeling ever. So I’m gonna keep going for as long as I can,” said Hamilton.

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Back then, he was fighting for a world title, but now the situation is a bit different. However, the 7-time world champion still has the same feeling towards the topic.

Lewis Hamilton quashes all retirement reports amid 2022 struggles

The 2022 season has not been the best for the Mercedes driver. He is currently P6 in the championship with just two podiums to his name this season. He has faced quite a bit of criticism this year for his results and performances.

Many have claimed that he should hang his gloves and say goodbye to his career. But he still believes that he is not ready to leave the sport yet.

“Let’s take this season – I probably won’t win the title, but I feel the same pleasure in racing as when I started. Why should I stop? Maybe one day I will not be able to take the pressure anymore. I’ll be tired, but that day has not yet come,” said the Mercedes driver.

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Hamilton has a contract with the German team until the end of the 2023 season. After that, both the driver and the team can begin to discuss their future together. But until then, Hamilton will stay in the sport and race his heart out every weekend.

His fans may not be ready as of now to bid farewell to their hero. But it is safe to say that he is in his twilight years in F1.