Source: Lewis Hamilton’s Facebook
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he “takes inspiration” form 44-year-old NFL legend Tom Brady, but he doesn’t think he’ll remain active until he is 50.
In an interview with CNN Sport’s Coy Wire, ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton revealed he found inspiration from NFL legend Tom Brady’s continuous success.
Brady is considered to be one of the best players in the history of the NFL, and he is still going strong at 44 years old.
“I think, naturally, when you’re an athlete, you definitely see people that you can relate to,” the Briton explained.
“I’ve had the privilege of watching Tom [Brady]’s success and we were actually neighbours for a second literally.
“I think it’s really kind of the mentality of an athlete: the drive, the training regime, the attention to detail and the kind of the constant push for perfection.
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“But also the teamwork element of being the team leader, being a part of a large group of people who are all driven towards a common goal.
“He’s such an incredible leader, so I take more inspiration from that.”
Brady has in the past said, perhaps somewhat jokingly, that he could play until he is 50. Hamilton says he doesn’t think he himself will remain active that long.
“I don’t think I’ll be racing until I’m 50. But who knows? I’m for sure going to be doing things like it.
“Whether it’s skydiving, whether it’s surfing, whether it’s just going to a local track, go-karting with friends or whatever it is.
“I think I’m never going to give it up necessarily but perhaps, professionally, I’ll have to,” concluded the seven-time champion.
