Lewis Hamilton not thinking about retiring from Formula 1

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18:30, 25 Aug 2019

Mercedes Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he hasn't given any thought about retiring just yet.

The five-time world champion currently leads the championship this season but Hamilton feels that he's still got plenty to give for his team.

"One day I'll have to stop, of course, but right now I feel physically and mentally fit, Hamilton said.

"I have no plans to stop in the foreseeable future because there is still so much to do. There are more victories to conquer, and we can do more together - in and out of the car. "

Alongside his teammate Valtteri Bottas the Brit has helped Mercedes open up 150 point lead on the nearest car Ferrari at the top of the standings.

"So far, it has been an incredible time with Mercedes. Currently, I'm just curious about what's to come. Honestly, I do not know why certain people decide at certain times to stop. I myself love racing. I love competition so much."

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	292
2	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	211
3	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	191
4	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	186
5	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	167
6	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	145
7	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	120
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	71
9	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	59
10	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	41
11	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	31
12	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	27
13	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
14	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	10
15	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	7
16	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
17	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
18	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
19	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	3
20	Yuki Tsunoda Yuki Tsunoda	Racing BullsRCB	1
21	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0
22	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
23	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0

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