{
  "id": 17522621,
  "title": "Hamilton says love of racing keeps him young",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/hamilton-says-love-of-racing-keeps-him-young",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T02:59:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/11/1568083/hamilton-says-love-racing-keeps-him-young"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One champion, revealed his love for racing is what keeps him young and fit at the age of 41. He achieved his maiden pole position with Ferrari and his first since 2023 at the Mexico City Grand Prix, making him the oldest pole sitter since Mario Andretti's record in 1982 at the Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton's record now stands at 105 poles, ahead of the race where the sport's youngest champion - 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli, who replaced him at Mercedes - could potentially become the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953. Despite the physical challenges, Hamilton remains passionate about racing and credits his support from around the world for his success.",
  "summary": "MEXICO CITY: Lewis Hamilton says his success in becoming Formula One’s oldest pole sitter since 1982 is down to a love of racing that helps keep him “young and fit” at 41.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lewis Hamilton, 41, credits racing passion for staying young",
    "Set pole position at Mexico City Grand Prix, oldest since 1982",
    "Holds 105 pole records, ahead of young Kimi Antonelli"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hamilton's historic pole position proves that veteran experience can still challenge the rising dominance of a new generation of drivers entering the sport.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}