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Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
1. May you talk about what had happened to you in your child hood as a black people?
When I made my mark in karting, my father Anthony told me: "Words are always spoken
on the track." Because my childhood was filled with bullying and racism. My father taught
me that the best way to fight back is to be good at sport. Another problem was that I didn't
have anyone to talk to about some of my childhood difficulties.
4. As a black man, how does the "Black Lives Matter" campaign impacted on you?
In the process, I changed the way I looked at my identity: from a compliant go-along to a
change agent determined to make waves. I also shaped how other people saw me, and I
made myself a politically aware role model. I am about to take responsibility for the
movement that has brought me wealth and fame, for racial diversity and meaningful appeals
to underrepresented groups, and for more racial equality in general.
6. We knew that you stared your athletic career at a very young age, so do you think you are
a gifted racing driver?
I have worked with the teammates said I could be the talent of the highest ever driver, I
don't think so, after all, only 20 seats in F1, so it is to stand in F1 is a certain talent, but I do
think it is all because the instinctive desire for success. This is both a good thing and a bad
thing. But overall, I think I probably just worked a little harder than others and also maybe I
just enjoy on driving it.
7. Who do you think is the most important people in your athletic career?
When I was young, my dream was to be in Formula One. Then I thought I would like to
emulate Ayrton [Senna]. Then I reached three world titles [senna's pre-death record]. Senna
has been an influence on my career. I grew up idolating him and wanting to break his record,
and he has inspired me to be a betterd version of myself.
8. What is the most challenging thing you had faced in your career till now?
Many talent driver cam out, for example like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, these
people encourage me to become much stronger, cause if I don’t work hard, then it will be
difficult for me to win the champion and break the record. I'm so grateful that I have
opponents who have made me who I am.
9. How did you adjust your self after 2021 Formula One World Championship?
Obviously it takes time to process what happened. But you know, what doesn't beat you
makes you stronger. So I focus on training, staying healthy and enjoying the holidays because
everything goes fast. I also admit that I almost lost faith in Formula One at the end of the
2021 season, but I insist that retirement is not an option I am considering. I think a lot of
people underestimate what it takes to be a world champion, and there's a lot of moving
parts. It's not just about showing up and driving. I think in the end it's a sport that I've loved
my whole life and I obviously lost a little bit of faith in the system for a while. But I'm still
focused on being the best I can be and coming back stronger.