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  "id": 16118934,
  "title": "Hamilton sets sights on racing in African grand prix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/hamilton-sets-sights-on-racing-in-african-grand-prix",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T22:30:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/10/1561684/hamilton-sets-sights-racing-african-grand-prix"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lewis Hamilton expressed his enthusiasm for Formula One's return to Africa, although he had reservations about the choice of Rwanda to host the continent's first Grand Prix in over three decades. The seven-time world champion revealed during a news conference ahead of this weekend's United States Grand Prix that he aims to continue racing in F1 throughout his forties, with the dream of racing in an African Grand Prix. Hamilton acknowledged concerns regarding Rwanda and emphasized the need to approach the situation with humility, recognizing the problems the country faces. He highlighted the continent's potential, noting that hidden within its challenges are innovative designs and top brands. Despite the complexities, Hamilton expressed hope that Africa can unite and that people will learn more about its history, which he believes could spark important conversations. The 20-year-old Italian Ferrari driver praised Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and emphasized the importance of staying fit to compete in the upcoming African race, which has been a lifelong dream for Hamilton.",
  "summary": "AUSTIN: Lewis Hamilton on Thursday welcomed Formula One’s decision to return to Africa, but revealed reservations over the choice of Rwanda to host the continent’s first Grand Prix in more than three decades.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Lewis Hamilton “forced to stay a lot longer” in F1 amid African Grand Prix hopes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/lewis-hamilton-forced-to-stay-a-lot-longer-in-f1-amid-african-grand",
        "published": "2026-10-22T20:28:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Hamilton sets sights on racing in African grand prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/hamilton-sets-sights-on-racing-in-african-grand-prix-16119070",
        "published": "2026-10-22T21:49:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "Lewis Hamilton aims to extend career till early 2030s so he can race in African Grand Prix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/lewis-hamilton-aims-to-extend-career-till-early-2030s-so-he-can-race",
        "published": "2026-10-22T21:53:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Approach African GP with humility, says Hamilton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/approach-african-gp-with-humility-says-hamilton",
        "published": "2026-10-22T22:47:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Hamilton says he could keep going now that African race is planned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/hamilton-says-he-could-keep-going-now-that-african-race-is-planned",
        "published": "2026-10-22T23:38:37.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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