Lewis Hamilton has quipped he’s able to “cancel all my work” for one factor… and it’s not associated to motorsport.
Whereas Hamilton is F1’s most profitable driver, the seven-time world champion has lengthy had pursuits exterior of the racing world – from music and trend to movie and gaming.
A self-confessed avid gamer, Hamilton revealed at a fan Q&A through the Belgian Grand Prix that there’s one upcoming launch he’s significantly hyped for – ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’
“I’m an enormous gamer. Is anybody right here an enormous gamer?” Hamilton requested the group.
“I play numerous Name of Responsibility, for positive – one thing I take pleasure in. However I like Murderer’s Creed… what else… Gran Turismo.
I’m dying for the brand new Grand Theft Auto to come back out. GTA 6! Yeah, that’s the one I’m ready for. I’ll need to cancel all my work when that sport comes out.”
‘GTA 6’ is arguably probably the most anticipated online game launch in historical past.
Developed by Rockstar Video games, it reportedly had over $1 billion spent on its growth and is anticipated to launch on Might 26, 2026.
The excellent news for Hamilton is that the sport will launch between the 2026 Canadian and Monaco Grands Prix, giving him an opportunity to play the brand new title.
Hopefully for Hamilton’s sake, it’s some much-needed downtime away from a possible F1 title battle subsequent yr.
Hamilton’s powerful Ferrari debut
Hamilton’s Ferrari transfer hasn’t lived as much as expectations simply but.
In 13 races, Hamilton hasn’t completed larger than fourth.
Hamilton’s best second got here within the dash race on the Chinese language GP, successful the race from pole place.
In current rounds, Hamilton has confirmed indicators of progress, out-qualifying Charles Leclerc on a extra frequent foundation.
Hamilton sits 30 factors behind Leclerc within the drivers’ standings.
This weekend’s Hungarian GP could possibly be Hamilton’s finest likelihood of a podium to this point.
Hamilton has an unimaginable file on the Hungaroring, successful there on eight earlier events.
His most up-to-date F1 pole place was on the 2023 Hungarian GP.
