Hamilton hits 400 F1 starts at Interlagos, a mark only Fernando Alonso has surpassed. The difference: Hamilton's 400 are consecutive — 20 seasons without pause, seven titles, 106 wins, 105 poles. At 41, he's still quick enough to take pole in Mexico last weekend and push Charles Leclerc hard in his first Ferrari season. George Russell calls 2026 Hamilton's best year since 2021, and rivals across the grid agree he's still got it. Lando Norris admitted Hamilton's longevity makes his own single title feel small. Kimi Antonelli, Hamilton's Mercedes replacement, said watching Hamilton and Alonso compete with the same hunger at their age is "inspirational." Hamilton shrugged off the milestone — he still feels young, still has the speed. With 24-race calendars now standard, the 400 club will grow, but Hamilton's two-decade run at the top remains singular. The question now: how much longer can he keep Leclerc honest at Ferrari?

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