Sometimes, I arrive at races more energetic and …– Lewis Hamilton
Sometimes, I arrive at races more energetic and clear-minded than ever, and then I have a terrible race. And the opposite is also true.
As a driver, you’ve always got to believe in your …– Lewis Hamilton
As a driver, you’ve always got to believe in your heart that you’ve got what it takes to win it. You’ve always got to believe in yourself. You’ve always got to arrive on the day and believe it can happen. You’ve always got to believe in the positives.
I’m keen on hiking. And in Monaco…– Lewis Hamilton
I’m keen on hiking. And in Monaco, I also like water skiing, wakeboarding, and jet-skiing, which are all pretty good for your arms, legs, and core stability.
I’m willing to take any amount of pain to …– Lewis Hamilton
I’m willing to take any amount of pain to win.
Nothing can really prepare you for when you get in …– Lewis Hamilton
Nothing can really prepare you for when you get in the Formula One car. Knowing that you’re driving a multimillion-dollar car, and if you crash it it’s going to cost a lot of money, and they might not give you another chance, is scary.
Tupac is my favorite artist…– Lewis Hamilton
Tupac is my favorite artist, and he had mad style.
I train to quite an intense level because Formula …– Lewis Hamilton
I train to quite an intense level because Formula 1 is so physical – the G-forces, the demands on your body. Your heart rate is 150, 160 through the whole race. On qualifying lap, your heart rate can be up to 180, 190, under tough conditions.
I really like to play to squash…– Lewis Hamilton
I really like to play to squash, because it’s competitive, and I like basketball. I’m friends with a guy in L.A. called Andrew Bynum, who used to play for the L.A. Lakers NBA team. We play together sometimes.
I feel equal to Mexicans, Asians…– Lewis Hamilton
I feel equal to Mexicans, Asians, everyone. That’s the kind of positive message I want to get out.
When I first started in Formula 1…– Lewis Hamilton
When I first started in Formula 1, I tried to ignore the fact I was the first black guy ever to race in the sport. But, as I’ve got older, I’ve really started to appreciate the implications.