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Lewis Hamilton: I have no plans to retire

The F1 star said he had given it some thought but decided he wanted to carry on.

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix on the Marina Bay City Circuit Singapore, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Lewis Hamilton has ruled out retirement for the time being, saying he is loving racing more than ever.

The Formula One driver, who is 28 points ahead of his closest championship rival Sebastian Vettel, said he had contemplated calling it a day but decided the time is not right.

Singapore F1 GP Auto Racing
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“I’ve been there since I was eight. For me at the moment, for these past five, six years I’ve really been trying to work on what I enjoy outside of the sport so that when I stop I can walk away and still have other things … Every year I’m always assessing the plan.”

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“The training, all the work that you put into something, and then you get to really show your abilities. It’s the greatest feeling ever so I’m going to keep going for as long as I can and see what I can do.”

Hamilton, who was previously in a relationship with X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger, confirmed he is currently single.

2017 British Grand Prix – Race Day – Silverstone Circuit
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“Honestly, I’m just super focused. Of course, the occasional date here and there, but I’m just trying to win the championship. I have a lot of projects that I’m working on as well.”

The Jonathan Ross Show is on Saturday at 9.30pm on ITV.

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