Hamilton believes he owes nothing to F1

Sometimes criticized for his lifestyle, Lewis Hamilton defends himself and does not intend to change his approach to offer a smoother image of himself. The pilot Mercedes remains one of the most popular competitors in the paddock with his three world titles and his many fans.

“I have been here for ten years, I have given my blood, sweat and tears to this discipline. I don't think I owe him anything.", said the Briton in an interview with CNN. “I actually promote the sport more than any other rider. I'm attending more events to talk about F1 than a pilot has ever been, probably even than all of them combined. »

“I don’t think I have more responsibilities. I have amazing supporters and I give them as much time as possible. I don't know what more to give.", added the Mercedes driver.

Lewis Hamilton also does not believe drivers should play a bigger role in the running of F1, even though the Mercedes driver supported the Grand Prix Drivers Association when it published an open letter to decision-making bodies.

“Sport, business… these are stories of money and power. The pilots say things but it's the ones who sit in their chairs, pen in hand, who write the checks, make the money, who are the ones who have the last word. said the three-time world champion. “I'm not saying it's bad. It's just a business thing. Money is power, it rules. It is the owners who make the decisions. What I say won't make any difference. »