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Lewis Hamilton. (Getty Images)
Lewis Hamilton. (Getty Images)
Burak Akbulut

Formula 1 star and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton made no secret that he did not wish to continue racing in the sport beyond his 40th birthday.

However, it became clear in 2022 that the driver is not done with the sport yet, with 2025 - the second year of his renewed Mercedes-AMG contract - the year he'll be turning 40.

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