Lewis Hamilton: The fleeting nature of a career in sports

Graham Daniels  |  Features
Date posted:  7 Aug 2025
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Lewis Hamilton: The fleeting nature of a career in sports

Lewis Hamilton. Source: Wikimedia Commons

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, few names resonate like Lewis Hamilton's. With seven world championships, he is undeniably a titan of the sport.

Recently, his candid remark about Ferrari potentially seeking his replacement - particularly after teammate Charles Leclerc's surprise pole position at a track Hamilton has long dominated - made headlines.

Hamilton's unexpected twelfth-place finish starkly contrasted with his usual high rankings, highlighting the reality that even the most accomplished athletes must confront the challenges of ageing.

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