Hamilton says Rwanda Grand Prix motivates him to keep racing

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1’s planned return to Africa has given him fresh motivation to continue racing, though he made clear that any career extension depends on his fitness and results. The seven-time world champion welcomed the planned Grand Prix in Rwanda and said he hopes to compete in it if he can remain competitive into the early 2030s. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin on Thursday, October 22, Hamilton said he had advocated for a race in Africa for many years. Formula 1 has announced a 10-year agreement for a Grand Prix in Rwanda, with the event expected to join the calendar in the early 2030s. The announcement gave no specific race date; a year mentioned in one report has not been established as settled. Hamilton, 41, said he would keep trying to stay fit and continue if he could produce good results. His comments describe a personal ambition, not a commitment to race in Rwanda or confirmation that he will still be competing when the event begins. He has at least one year remaining on his Ferrari contract, according to one account, but the race’s timing means participation would depend on his career continuing well...