Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he would like to start a family in the future, but his focus remains on thriving on the track at this stage in his career.
The Brit is set to leave Mercedes at the end of the season after agreeing a shock deal to sign with Ferrari in 2025, and the seven-time world champion is keen to ensure that he bows out from the Silver Arrows on a positive note.
Hamilton has endured a tricky few weeks with Mercedes, recently finishing sixth in the Singapore Grand Prix and ending the race with 'borderline heatstroke', but he remains hopeful that a return to form is on the cards.
The 39-year-old has publicly played down talking about his future move to Ferrari out of respect for Mercedes, but joining the Italian giants is not the only plan he has in the pipeline going forward.
Speaking to The Times, Hamilton was asked whether he would like to start a family in the future, to which he replied: "One day.
"I wouldn't be able to do what I do to the level that I do it today with that. One of my best friends has just had a kid and I'm seeing how manic it is. And my nieces and nephew are a handful. There will be a time and a place for it, and I can't wait for that part. But right now I have some work to do."
Hamilton is one of the oldest drivers on the F1 grid, but winding his career down and focusing on off-track matters - such as starting a family - does not appear to be a consideration for the Mercedes star at this stage.
He explained: "Honestly, right now I feel I'm healthier than I've ever been. I'm in such a good place, physically and mentally. My reaction times are still quicker than the young guys.
"I think I'm a better driver than I was at 22. I was just young, energetic and ruthless, but no finesse, no balance. I didn't know how to be a team player, how to be a leader. Being a good racing driver, it's not just about being fast, it's about being the most rounded.
"When I study the legends, they're spread between small percentages, so it's the whole package - what do they speak for, stand for? - that's what I look at. I look to Ayrton Senna and Nelson Mandela, and those are the two people gelled together that I want to be."
