Question: We were in Shanghai this weekend, what do you associate with this circuit?
Lewis Hamilton: Obviously, I remember the mishaps of last year. So I came to the circuit this year aiming to be fast and consistent, whilst also avoiding any mistakes. And our approach worked - everyone in the team worked together fantastically and the car was just perfect to drive - possibly the best it’s been all year. During the race, I was able to build a gap and it was a pretty smooth sailing from then on. It was one of my best victories in Formula One - and probably one of the most important ones!
Question: What’s your exercise regime over a race weekend? Does it vary according to the race location, demands of the circuit etc?
Lewis Hamilton: During a race weekend, I don’t get too much time to get into the gym. So it’s usually a case of eating healthily and resting properly. The best exercise you get is actually driving the car.
Question: Is there anything you have to have provided in your hotel room or any luxuries you always bring with you from home?
Lewis Hamilton: I’m really into music, so I can’t travel anywhere without my MP3 player and a pair of decent headphones. I usually travel with my acoustic guitar too - it’s a good way to unwind and take your mind off things at the end of the day.
Question: Do you enjoy entertaining friends and family during a race weekend?
Lewis Hamilton: I like to have my family around me during the weekend. But we keep it pretty normal, it’s just good to have people around you who are close to you. They keep me smiling.
Question: Are there any drivers you particularly like hanging out with?
Lewis Hamilton: I’ve known Adrian Sutil since we were team mates together in the Formula Three EuroSeries. I know people like Nico (Rosberg) and Robert (Kubica), but we never really hang out properly. I also see Heikki (Kovalainen) quite often - we both live in Geneva so it’s not too difficult to bump into him away from the racetrack.
Question: What’s the best night out you’ve had at a Grand Prix? And have you ever overslept the next morning?
Lewis Hamilton: Probably the post-season Vodafone party we had in Sao Paulo last year. We might not have won the world championship, but we were determined to end the season on a high - the whole team was there and it was a big, big night. And yes, I certainly did oversleep the next morning - and, man, I needed it!
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