Hamilton, birthday with recharged batteries Forty-one years and many challenges to face, not only in Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton is ready to relaunch himself after the worst year of his career, that of his marriage to Ferrari which so far has not given him the desired results: zero podiums in the 24 races of his first season in red, an unenviable record that the seven-time world champion wants to erase with a convincing 2026. After a few days of holiday spent with family and friends in the snow, on his 41st birthday Hamilton sent a message to the fans on his social profiles. The post “Another return. I’m incredibly grateful for this break. Time to unplug, recharge and find some inner peace. Time with family and friends, rest and good laughs were all I needed after a very draining year. In a world that moves so fast, where we are constantly being pulled in so many directions. I really unplugged and it was the most amazing feeling.” “I am aware that we enter the year of the horse and leave behind the year of the snake,” he adds, referring to the Chinese zodiac, which associates an animal with each year. “The time for change is now. Start new routines, leave unwanted patterns behind and work on growth. Let go of things that don’t serve you. This may take time, there will be things you can’t get rid of right away, but it starts with the first step. Even though the world may seem like a mess, I hope you stay focused on living life to the fullest. Be yourself and never forget who you are. I learned this from many of you who told me this in 2025 and I will never forget it more! Your support means everything to me, and I’m here for you too. We live one day at a time, one step at a time.”
