Lewis Hamilton has left open the possibility of racing into the 2030s, insisting his enthusiasm for Formula 1 remains intact at 41.

A future race in Rwanda adds a personal incentive for a driver who has long wanted Formula 1 to return to Africa. Hamilton turns 42 in January and would be 45 at the start of the 2030 season.

Speaking in Mexico City, he challenged assumptions about age and declining reactions, describing himself as “built differently.”

“I’m still all in, and I will be for the foreseeable future,” he said, in comments reported by Sky Sports.

He stopped short of promising another four years on the grid. His willingness to continue depends on maintaining his performance.

“I never want to overstay my welcome,” he said.

For now, his attention is on giving Ferrari a better chance next season. In separate comments published by Formula 1, Hamilton described the remaining rounds as preparation for that challenge.

“I think these next five races are like test races,” he said.

He wants Ferrari to protect second in the Constructors’ Championship while improving its working methods and carrying the car’s strengths into 2027. Closing the power-unit gap to Mercedes and Red Bull is his leading technical priority, alongside a car that performs consistently across a wider range of conditions.

The immediate ambition is clear enough: give Ferrari the speed to fight for the championship next year. Decisions about the next decade can wait.