Lewis Hamilton: There Has Never Been Anyone Like Me in Formula 1

"Firstly, in these 70 years, there has never been another like me here, so I think I'm just built differently," Hamilton told the media ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix. "Of course, as you get older, there will be challenges that I can't foresee right now. But throughout my career, I've had to deal with so many preconceived notions, including the idea that your reactions slow down as you age. "Did you see my reaction in the last race? I reacted faster than some of the youngest drivers here. There are plenty of ways to keep both your physical fitness and your mental sharpness at the highest level. "I think it all comes down to whether you're willing to sacrifice everything, and right now, I am. I can't say whether I'll still want to be doing this in four years, but for now, I still love what I do. "I'm completely committed to Formula 1 and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Will I be able to race against a 20-year-old when I'm 44? Who knows? But at 41, I can certainly compete with 20-year-olds. Time will tell if I keep racing into the next decade. We'll see. "I would never want to stay in Formula 1 longer than I should if I can no longer perform at the required level. I don't want to stick around if I feel my reactions slowing down, my driving worsening, and my pace dropping off. Last year, everyone thought that was already happening, but I proved them wrong, and I'll keep aiming to do just that," the seven-time world champion added.