Formula One was a very dangerous sport. It still is dangerous. But the danger factor is also the exciting part.
Lewis HamiltonSure every driver has his value and you want to be respected... but again money is not something that drives me.
Lewis HamiltonPersonally I feel for the fans because I remember the period of time when Michael Schumacher was winning. I remember waking up in the morning to watch the start of the race and then going to sleep, and then waking up when it ended because I already knew what would happen. I am pretty sure a lot of people were doing that today.
Lewis HamiltonWhat people tend to forget is the journey that I had getting to Formula One. There were plenty of years where I had to learn about losing and having bad races.
Lewis HamiltonThat's the great thing about today, having smartphones to stay in touch and share experiences. Knowing that whilst there may be thousands of miles between you, it's almost like they're there. That's the coolest thing, and that's how I stay in touch with the people that are important to me.
Lewis Hamilton