Lando Norris has revealed that Lewis Hamilton’s longevity and continued ability to compete at the front of Formula 1 have given him fresh motivation to chase further world championships, admitting that the seven-time title winner has made his own maiden crown feel like only the beginning.
Hamilton reached the remarkable milestone of 400 Grand Prix starts at last weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, becoming just the second driver in F1 history to achieve the feat after Fernando Alonso.
But beyond the numbers, it is the 41-year-old’s enduring competitiveness that has particularly impressed Norris.
Still capable of taking the fight to Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton has silenced plenty of doubters after several difficult seasons and a prolonged struggle to adapt to Formula 1’s ground-effect machinery.
For Norris, watching his countryman maintain such a high level after two decades at the sport’s summit has been both inspiring and a reminder of what might still lie ahead in his own career.
Hamilton still has plenty to offer
Speaking about Hamilton’s remarkable staying power, the McLaren driver made no attempt to disguise his admiration for the Briton’s achievements and current form.
"It's pretty unbelievable what he's been able to do for such a long time, even to now," said Norris, quoted by RacingNews365.
"To see him fighting against Charles [Leclerc], and I think Charles is easily one of the best on the grid, insanely quick, and the fact that Lewis is still giving him a good fight, especially this year, it's been pretty...
"Everyone's enjoyed the fact he was able to give Charles a better performance, not just give his teammate a better performance, but also look like he was getting more out of the car and achieving better results every time."
Hamilton’s resurgence with Ferrari has been particularly striking after a challenging 2022-2025 period, during which his difficulties prompted speculation that his best days might be behind him.
Norris believes the veteran has firmly answered those questions.
"Certainly, he seemed not to like the previous few years as much, the last few years of the cars that we had with those regulations,” the McLaren driver said.
"But it seems he's back to normal in terms of fighting at the front and proving that he's one of the best out there.
"So I think it's a pretty incredible achievement for him to fight for this long. He's a good inspiration for many of us."
One championship is no longer enough
Norris, who secured his maiden world championship last year aged 26, admits Hamilton’s example has also influenced his own ambitions.
Having reached the pinnacle of the sport, the McLaren driver is now looking beyond that first title, with the prospect of a lengthy career at the highest level increasingly appealing.
"I certainly don't think I'm going that far, but it's a good thing to look forward to in terms of my careern” he commented.
"I know I was happy with one championship, but when I look at Lewis, he makes me not very happy to have only won one championship, but that's in a good way."
Hamilton’s example has clearly helped reshape Norris’ perspective on what might be possible over the coming years.
"I can look at him and see him at his age, in his form, and it makes me believe more than ever that I can fight for many, many more years, and that's something I look forward to doing," said Norris.
For a driver who has already achieved his ultimate childhood ambition, that may be one of Hamilton’s most significant contributions: making the pursuit of a second, third or even more championships feel entirely within reach.
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