Interview With McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton

Interview With McLaren's Lewis Hamilton

Interview With McLaren's Lewis Hamilton

McLaren


Question: Lewis, has winning the world championship changed you?

Lewis Hamilton: The whole experience has definitely made me feel more rounded. The whole experience of 2008 has helped me to grow as an individual - and not just at the races; how I’ve dealt with my surroundings, my family and my life. I know I have a huge responsibility and I have to set a good example - and it takes maturity to manage those things and so I’m still learning and doing the best I can.

Question: What do you think of the new car?

Lewis Hamilton: Well, obviously, I haven’t driven it yet. But there’s an old saying in motor racing that says a beautiful car often turns out to be a quick car. And all I can say is that I hope that’s right, because I reckon the MP4-24 looks simply sensational. Really beautiful, in fact.

Question: What aspects of the 2009 season are you particularly looking forward to?

Lewis Hamilton: The huge rule changes are really exciting for a driver. The winter months are already quite busy because you’re very heavily involved in developing the new car, but this year it will be even more intense.And the whole experience will also feel quite fresh because so much is new. I hope the racing is as close and as exciting as has been predicted because that’s always more fun for a driver and fantastic for Formula One’s fans.

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