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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-04T13:10:52.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nLewis Hamilton has unveiled his impressive physical condition in a striking shirtless photograph shared on Instagram, signalling his readiness for the upcoming Melbourne Grand Prix.\n\nThe 41-year-old Formula One legend posted the image to his Instagram story with the message: \"Race week! I'm ready.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSporting shorts from his sponsor Lululemon, the seven-time world champion displayed a remarkably toned physique that demonstrates the intensity of his off-season preparation.\n\nThe photograph arrives just days before the season opener in Australia, where Hamilton will begin his quest to claim an unprecedented eighth world championship title.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nThe Ferrari driver revealed that his preparation for this campaign has been more rigorous than any previous off-season in his career.\n\nIn an Instagram post shared five days earlier, Hamilton documented his comprehensive fitness routine, which encompasses weightlifting, cardiovascular exercise, flexibility work and strength conditioning.\n\n\"This is the most I've ever trained between seasons. I'm pushing hard every day to show up stronger than ever this year,\" he wrote.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe British racing icon emphasised that his focus centres on \"progress and endurance and going further than the day before.\"\n\nHamilton also captured footage of himself completing an outdoor run during a recent trip to the United States.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Aryna Sabalenka shows off stunning ring as tennis star gets engaged to £80m partner\n  * Man Utd legend's son given six-match ban after using homophobic insult\n  * Football's most-controversial tactics as Arsenal come under fire for corner strategy\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHamilton has issued a stark warning to his Formula One competitors ahead of the new season, declaring there will be \"no holding back\" as he pursues a record-breaking eighth world championship.\n\nThe most successful driver in the sport's history has proclaimed that he remains \"still standing\" and \"still hungry\" despite his age.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHis determination appears undiminished as he prepares for this weekend's season opener at Albert Park.\n\nThe Briton's fighting words suggest he intends to mount a serious challenge for the title, refusing to let his age become a factor in his championship ambitions.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHamilton's renewed determination comes after an exceptionally challenging debut campaign with the Scuderia.\n\nThe British driver endured a season to forget, finishing behind teammate Charles Leclerc in both qualifying and the overall standings.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMost strikingly, he concluded the year without standing on the podium even once, marking the first time in his illustrious career he failed to achieve a top-three finish across an entire season.\n\nHis struggles reached such depths that Hamilton publicly described himself as \"absolutely useless\" and even suggested Ferrari should consider replacing him with another driver.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Lewis Hamilton shows off ripped physique just days before Australian Grand Prix"
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