Lewis Hamilton says F1 has 'never had anyone like me' as Ferrari driver vows before Mexico Grand Prix to keep racing until sport returns to Africa

Lewis Hamilton said Formula 1 has “never had anyone like me” and reaffirmed his intention to keep racing into his mid-forties, while speaking ahead of this weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion is 41 and will be at least 45 when Rwanda hosts a new Grand Prix in the early 2030s under a 10-year F1 deal starting then—its first race on the continent since 1993. Hamilton argued he’s a “special case” and pointed to reaction time, saying his recent on-track response was faster than some younger drivers. He is currently aiming to finish second in the drivers’ championship, behind Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, who is 21.