Hamilton: “The way I drive has to do with my personality”

In n°2164 ofSelf, available now in digital version and on newsstands, Lewis Hamilton speaks about the start of the season Formula 1 as well as its relationship with the art of driving and its stable.

Internally nicknamed the “Diva” in 2017, the 2018 version of the Mercedes of the championship leader before the Spanish Grand Prix is ​​also capricious. “At the moment, the news is much more difficult to resolve. So to pilot. She is not from the family of the one who is put on the track and who performs, like the Ferrari This year ", analyzes the Briton, winner in Catalonia last year.

The #SpanishGP had an incredible run of ten races without a repeat winner

2016 – WORM
2015 – ROS
2014 – HAM
2013 – ALO
2012 – EVIL
2011 – VET
2010 – WEB
2009 – GOAL
2008 – RAI
2007 – MAS

But @LewisHamilton ended the run last time out #F1FastFact pic.twitter.com/z5ff1D16xh

- Formula 1 (@ F1) 6th May 2018

Lewis Hamilton also says a little more about his close relationship with the art of driving. “For me, art is the expression of oneself! I express myself through my driving as others express themselves through graphic or musical arts. The way I ride has to do with my personality, with who I am”, explains the four-time world champion.

Find the frank interview with Lewis Hamilton in issue 2164 of AUTOhebdo, on sale in digital version as well as at kiosks.