Hamilton says he has not reached his peak as F1 season begins

TIL Desk Sports/ Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes has said he has not reached his “peak” as a driver ahead of the season’s curtain raiser in Melbourne.

The 33-year-old Britisher, who has four world championships (2008, 2014, 2015 and 2017) to his name, and is vying for a fifth title this year, was speaking at the official press conference before the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.

“I’m sure there is a peak for a driver when it gets harder to reach the fitness level that we do today. When your interest starts to decline, when your drive starts to decline, I guess that’s when you’re over your peak.

“But I definitely don’t feel I’m that. I’m definitely in a good range now and that’s where I need to continue, to extract the most from it,” Hamilton said.

He said it was a privilege to be in Formula One, having witnessed the sport’s progress over recent seasons and competing with the best drivers such as Germany’s Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari), another four-time champion sitting alongside him on Thursday.