Lewis Hamilton is only half way through his Formula 1 career, if he gets his way, after declaring that he’d like to remain in the sport for another seven years.
The Briton made his rookie debut in 2007 and came within a single point of securing the title. However he had to wait until his second year in the sport to become a champion – something he is currently reliving after securing his second this year.
He’s hoping to stick around for a lot longer though and he hopes to taste more success before he hangs up his racing gloves.
“I feel like I’ve got another seven years in F1,” he told BBC Sport following his victory at the Sports Personality of the Year awards on Sunday where he beat golfer Rory Mcllroy by more than 85,000 votes.
“That’s the goal,” he added. “I got the first title in 2008 and now a second title, so the sky is the limit from here. I’ve just got to keep pushing.”
Another seven years would make Hamilton 36, a year older than the grid’s oldest driver, Kimi Raikkonen at 35 who will be team-mates with Sebastian Vettel, 27, at Ferrari next year.
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