Hamilton on Norris and Leclerc: “In your early-20s you don’t know…”

Hamilton on Norris and Leclerc: “In your early-20s you don’t know…”

 

 

 
Hamilton is the second-oldest driver in F1 at 37, behind only Fernando Alonso, and has revealed his intention to renew his Mercedes contract which currently expires after the F1 2023 season.Seven-time world champion Hamilton, who was denied an all-time record eighth championship at the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has not yet won a race in 2022 but has explained his relationship with the next generation of potential title winners.Lewis Hamilton VS Fernando Alonso – THE RIVALRY! | F1 2022Video of Lewis Hamilton VS Fernando Alonso – THE RIVALRY! | F1 2022“With the younger guys, there’s so much talent here and there’s more coming through,” Hamilton said to RACER.“I remember when I came in and thinking I could beat everybody. “I know what it’s like because I’ve been there.“I’m really just trying to work on those relationships bit by bit and be supportive of them because, as I said, I’ve been there. “I know how tough it is at some of these teams. “When you’re in your early-20s, you don’t know what you can and can’t say or how best to navigate. “All you have is just raw strength, talent and ability.“And I’m super-excited to start to see Lando and Charles, these guys really excel and move forward.“There’s some really good guys here.” Hamilton is the highest-earning in the list of F1 driver salaries but Norris is fast-approaching after renewing his McLaren deal.Lewis Hamilton net worthRelated EXCLUSIVE: Zhou on having F1 ‘leader’ Hamilton as an ally “It’s going to take longer than one year” – Hamilton planning extended F1 stay 

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