Formula 1 is about running to the maximum. Lewis Hamilton More Quotes by Lewis Hamilton More Quotes From Lewis Hamilton Sure every driver has his value and you want to be respected... but again money is not something that drives me. Lewis Hamilton driversvalueswant I'm constantly watching my weight for my job, and I've trained so hard this year to be ready for this season-more rigorously than ever - but people who tune in to Formula One have no comprehension of what we have to do to be fit. It's so physical. This year, the car is way faster than when you came to the race. And the physicality has gone up quite a lot, at least 20 to 30 percent. People don't see that. They don't see us as athletes. They just see us driving. Lewis Hamilton carathletepeople When I think about greatness I just know Ayrton Senna. He was great. Lewis Hamilton greatnessknowsthinking It is actually quite exciting when you're flying headfirst into a barrier — the initial part, the initial part is actually quite fun, especially when you hit the gravel trap and you get some air, and then you see it coming and you think 'erk — it's gonna hurt!' Lewis Hamilton hurtfunthinking My Bridgestone tire blows out on a day that Ferrari wins? Smells too convienent to me. Lewis Hamilton smellblowwinning 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. Lewis Hamilton carknowinggiving We have 21 races in the year and Monaco is the one that you want to win. Lewis Hamilton racewinningyears One time I didn't leave my hotel room for four days, I was so stuck in my head. But now, with maturity and age, I've realized that winning isn't everything. It's very much about the journey, particularly in my sport. There are so many people on my team, and I've got to be conscious of them. So while winning is definitely the ultimate goal, the lessons learned when I don't win only strengthen me. Lewis Hamilton maturityteamsports Michael [Schumacher] was a phenomenal driver but for me, Ayrton Senna was the greatest ever. If I could get one world championship that would be great; if I could win three, the same number as Ayrton did, that would be a dream. But I want to be the best driver there has ever been. Lewis Hamilton dreamwinningnumbers I always thought, if I can affect one kid and help him or her fulfil their dreams, that would be kinda neat, so I want to ensure that I'm remembered in a good way. Lewis Hamilton would-bedreamkids Normally, racing drivers come from a long line of previous successful sports people. Lewis Hamilton successfulsportslong I went blonde which killed my hair. It was a disaster. I think it was neat to do it for a bit. Lewis Hamilton blondehairthinking As long as you win Monaco, that's the one. In my ten years of Formula One, I've only won here once. This is my second time.Every year, it feels like this is your Achilles heel. You almost have it and then you don't. It's such a hard race to win. Lewis Hamilton racewinningyears There's so much more power, so you're short-shifting all the way down into fifth, sixth, seventh before you can get the full throttle. But great fun otherwise. Lewis Hamilton shiftingfunway I don't feel I need to come and drive the race of Lewis Hamilton's life. I think I've driven pretty well this year and I plan to drive Lewis Hamilton's best this weekend. Lewis Hamilton weekendlifethinking I think grooming is definitely undervalued by men. We all expect women to be fully groomed, which they do. But I also think it's just as important for a man to look fresh and clean. Lewis Hamilton importantmenthinking TO be racing in Formula One with Mclaren has been the ultimate goal for me. It's a dream come true. Lewis Hamilton racinggoaldream My brother and I are always playing F1 on the PlayStation and now I am going to be in one of those cars on the games! Lewis Hamilton carbrothergames That's the great thing about today, having smartphones to stay in touch and share experiences. Knowing that whilst there may be thousands of miles between you, it's almost like they're there. That's the coolest thing, and that's how I stay in touch with the people that are important to me. Lewis Hamilton smartphonesknowingpeople I don't know if you've ever been skiing, but if you go to the slope you'll see all these kids fearlessly zooming by. It's only when we get older that fear creeps in. But for me, it just never has. And when it comes to racing, it's always about who is willing to go further, who is willing to take that extra step. I'm willing to take any amount of pain to win. I'm hungry like you. Lewis Hamilton painwinningkids
