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Canadian Grand Prix 2026: Lewis Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton is fifth in the drivers' championship, level on 51 points with fourth-placed Lando Norris Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time". Hamilton's difficult first season for Ferrari in 2025 raised questions about his future in F1 and whether he could leave the sport at the end of this season. But Hamilton confirmed for the first time that he was "still contracted" to Ferrari for next season. The seven-time champion, who is 41, said: "Everything is 100% clear to me. I am still focused, still motivated, still love what I do with all my heart. I am going to be here for quite some time. "There are a lot of people who are trying to retire me and that is not even in my thoughts. I'm already thinking about what will be next and planning for the next five years. I still plan to be here for quite some time." Russell aiming to put 'turbulent' start behind him How to follow Canadian Grand Prix on the BBC What is the format for F1 sprint races in 2026? Hamilton had already hinted last year that he was contracted to Ferrari for 2027, saying he did not need to enter negotiations over his future in 2026.

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Canadian Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli takes control of title battle

Kimi Antonelli is now 43 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the drivers' championship The Canadian Grand Prix was the race in which the Formula 1 title battle finally came alive this year. It was also, however, the race…

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Canadian Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli takes control of title battle

Kimi Antonelli is now 43 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the drivers' championship The Canadian Grand Prix was the race in which the Formula 1 title battle finally came alive this year. It was also,…

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Canadian Grand Prix 2026: Lewis Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton is fifth in the drivers' championship, level on 51 points with fourth-placed Lando Norris Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite…

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Kimi Antonelli is now 43 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the drivers' championship The Canadian Grand Prix was the race in which the Formula 1 title battle finally came alive this year. It was also, however, the race…

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Lewis Hamilton is fifth in the drivers' championship, level on 51 points with fourth-placed Lando Norris Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time".…

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