Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton (37) feels in extremely good shape six days before the first World Cup race.
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Lewis Hamilton met howling fans at a trade fair in Dubai on Monday on a sponsorship assignment for his own team.
– All my life has been about winning. I have been running competitions for 29 years. My head has never been better than now. Winning is not everything, says Hamilton to the fans.
Hamilton’s 20 minutes at the Al Wasl Dome in Dubai were broadcast directly in social media. He was asked about the downturn in Abu Dhabi where Max Verstappen became world champion, after the Dutchman drove past Hamilton in the final lap after the drama of all time and rule curl.
– I’m not afraid to make mistakes. One will always fail on the path to success. I’m back to fighting for the eighth title, says Hamilton.
–The 37-year-old could also reveal that he will change his name.
– My mother’s name is Larbalestier, and I’ll get it into my name. I do not really understand the idea that the woman loses her name when someone gets married. I really want to have my mother’s name with me and continue with the Hamilton name, says Lewis Hamilton.
He does not think he will make the change to Lewis Hamilton-Larbalstier until the start of the season.
–Hamilton has won 103 Formula 1 races. Which is a record. He is world champion seven times, that is a record he shares with Michael Schumacher. He turned 37 in January and feels in top shape. He says he feels “sharp”. And he knows the expectations ahead of a new season.
– I have so much energy. I love what I do. I jog in the morning, I train more than the young people. I’ve had success, but I’m glad I’m still hungry, says Hamilton.
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He further said that he completely disconnected after the downturn in Abu Dhabi, when Verstappen became world champion for the first time. The 37-year-old disconnected from the family and grandchildren. He repeated several times that we live in a very “crazy” world right now.
–The Formula 1 legend got questions that are most important to him now.
– I focus on being happy. Everyone should find their place where they are happy. I have focused on being in as good shape as I can. I know exactly what I want, and I know exactly what I have to do to get there, says the Mercedes driver without elaborating.
He said after testing in Bahrain that Mercedes does not have a car to win in the first races. Many believe those statements are a game for the gallery. Hamilton said the same thing last year, when he won the opening. He also said that his former teammate Valtteri Bottas looked very good at Alfa Romeo.
– Ferrari looked good. Red Bull looked ridiculously good. But we are the best team, says Hamilton.
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