Why Lewis Hamilton’s future travel dream might surprise you

Seven-time F1 World Champion is preparing for the 2026 season under the Ferrari banner

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Jai Rai, Assistant Editor
Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari  during the drivers parade at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Photo
Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari during the drivers parade at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Photo
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Dubai: It isn’t the luxury holiday hotspots that are on Lewis Hamilton’s travel wish list. Instead, the Formula 1 veteran dreams of journeying across India and ultimately climbing Mount Everest post his racing career.

In a video shared by Formula One, Hamilton revealed his aspirations while answering a fan question. “I really want to travel through India and then make my way up through the Himalayas. That’s my future dream, and eventually, I’ll climb Everest,” he said.

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The seven-time Formula One World Champion, known for his record-breaking career, is gearing up for the 2026 campaign with Scuderia Ferrari. The season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, following preseason testing in Bahrain. His high-profile move to Ferrari in 2025 brought an end to a 12-year stint with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team and marked a new chapter in his career. In his debut season with the Italian outfit, he partnered Charles Leclerc while navigating a series of challenges.

Amid car troubles and on-track incidents, Hamilton finished sixth in the drivers’ standings, missing out on a Grand Prix podium for the first time in his career. His only victory came in China, as Lando Norris secured his maiden world title, narrowly edging out Max Verstappen. The season was defined by fierce battles between Norris, Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, with McLaren clinching their 10th Constructors’ Championship after six race wins, including a standout victory in Singapore led by Norris and Piastri.

Jai Rai
Jai RaiAssistant Editor
Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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