Hamilton will remain in F1 until the end of 2025 after sig🎶𝔉ning a new two-year deal with Mercedes.

It will keep Hamilton in F1 until he’s 40, having made his debut back in 2007 at t♓he age of 22 with McLaren.

Not only has Hamilton had a significant impact on track w🍎ith his seven world championships and 103 race wins, he’s been important away from it.

Whether it’s raising issues around racism or society, or even dressing in his own uniq🉐ue style, Hamilton has often veerไed away from the traditional norms associated with a racing driver.

Gasly feels Hamilton’s trailblazing over the yea🐎rs has made it easier for younger drivers to come into F1 and be themselves without fear of being criticised. 

“I think the mentality has changed slightly, especially if you look to other sports, NBA in the States it’s very different I think people have a lot more space toꦺ express themselves.

“I’ve always told him [that I respect him].

“Actually I get on very well with Lewis, I often thank him for sticking to his values and to himself all these years ♚because now it’s definitely made the path smoother for us young drivers.”