Lewis Hamilton isn't about to let age stop him pursuing an historic eighth Formula 1 title with his new team Ferrari. An eighth world title would be an all-time record but winning after turning 40 has been a challenge for even the greatest drivers in F1 history.

With F1’s current regulations now in their fourth year, the performance gaps that gave front-runners comfortable advantages are shrinking fast. Teams that were once struggling to keep pace have had enough time with these cars to catch up on the learning curve. (See: Ferrari and McLaren’s surge last year .)

Met Gala chair, co-producer on a Brad Pitt movie, activist, and now Ferrari driver. Lewis Hamilton’s impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest

Met Gala chair, co-producer on a Brad Pitt movie, activist, and now Ferrari driver.Lewis Hamilton's impact stretches far beyond Formula 1 and his quest to win a record-breaking eighth world title with his new team.

Lewis Hamilton may have a joint-record seven Formula 1 titles to his name, but he suggested winning the championship with Ferrari would be the most important yet.

Lewis Hamilton's first race for Ferrari in Australia next week is reminding him of how he felt ahead of his F1 debut for McLaren in Melbourne in 2007.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that incidents of black footballers being racially abused in Italy did make him think twice when deciding to move to Ferrari this year. The seven-time F1 world champion has switched to Ferrari after 12 years and six world titles at Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton is determined to make history by securing a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 World Championship, despite the challenges that come with racing at the age of 40.