Lewis Hamilton still feels at his peak but accepts age will start to become a factor "at some point".
The six-time world champion is now the second-oldest driver on the grid having celebrated his 35th birthday earlier this month and will enter his 14th Formula 1 season in 2020.
But while a little worried at the prospect of being the grandfather battling it out with the kids, Hamilton insists he doesn't feel that way.
"I need to start paying Kimi [Raikkonen] to stay so Im not the oldest," he joked referring to the now 40-year-old Finn toGQ.
"Luckily, I think hes going to keep going and I dont feel old at all. I feel as young as ever. I feel fit, fitter than ever.
"Everything just works better now, with the experience I have. I dont even think its harder to stay physically in shape, although Im sure that will inevitably tail off at some point."
Certainly, Hamilton's physique isn't showing any signs of age at this point but whereas Michael Schumacher was known for his rigorous workout regiment even during Grand Prix weekend, Lewis admits he is a little more relaxed in his approach.
"Its different for all of us," he explained. "What would work for Michael wont work for me. You always have to find your own way.
"You can easily overload yourself mentally and the mental side is key. Thats something Ive managed to master and the physical side is still very key, too.
"The cars are getting faster and faster and were breaking records, that means the cars are getting more physical with the G-forces we have.
"Bringing a gym to a track doesnt work for me. I dont train during race weekends, it doesnt serve me well, Ive tried in the past.
"Its all about having 100 per cent energy through the race weekend for me. Its not that one does more than the other. Its about how you balance it."
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Also key is diet and as while the pros and cons of Hamilton's veganism have been debated, he claims it is the best move he made.
"Ultimately, you want to feel great," he said. "You want to have energy, to be consistent.
You dont want to have the big oscillations and highs and lows in your energy levels. Veganism has eradicated that.
"But Im always looking at how I can improve. Can my eyesight be better? Can my reactions be improved? Are there new ways of testing my reactions?
The ergonomics in the car... how can I make everything simpler? Theres a multitude of things and Im always trying to raise the bar.
"One of the things was my sleeping pattern and not feeling right in the stomach. Your gut is your second brain," he explained.
"Were taught to drink milk and eat meat for protein and I started looking into other areas of research around all this.
"The first thing was, whats happening to the animals? Secondly, the impact it can have on your body. Thats a free advantage Im going to take. If no one else wants it, well thats their loss."
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Hamilton credits diet and routine as he feels 'fitter than ever' at 35 - Inside Racing
