A biography for Lewis Hamiltonhasn’t been written yet.
“I think my style is definitely urban chic. I love mixing street style with the high-end luxury brands, like Gucci, for example. Quite fun.”
“I don't drive by the seat of my pants and happen to win races. I work very hard to interpret the data and drive a certain way. My engineers have confidence in me, and more often than not, when I tell them what I need or what I am feeling with the car, it's right.”
“I usually sleep four or five hours, but when you are training, you need more than that.”
“I've accomplished more than I ever dreamed. But I'm hungry for more.”
“Nothing can really prepare you for when you get in the Formula One car. Knowing that you're driving a multimillion-dollar car, and if you crash it it's going to cost a lot of money, and they might not give you another chance, is scary.”
“The way I drive, the way I handle a car, is an expression of my inner feelings.”
“I started playing guitar when I was 13. I'd written a few songs on the guitar over some time. I'd written a book of poetry, and I got a book of lyrics that I had when I was a kid.”
“I have spent a lot of time in Italy throughout my career - especially when I was karting, because it's kind of the world centre of that sport - and I love it.”
“When I first started in Formula 1, I tried to ignore the fact I was the first black guy ever to race in the sport. But, as I've got older, I've really started to appreciate the implications.”
“I have always wanted to learn the piano, but because I travel so much, I can never get any consistency of lessons. So everywhere I go, if I can find a piano, even if it is in the lobby of a hotel or something, I go on YouTube and pick some songs to learn.”
“I relate my life a lot to 'Cool Runnings,' the movie.”
“Sometimes it takes time to find people in the sport who share the same opinions and approach to racing as me.”
“I certainly lead a different life from many people. I have a great life that I am thankful for, and I like travelling.”
“Since I started driving in F1 in 2006-07, the cars have got slower and easier to drive.”
“I listen to music before every race. Generally, there will be a song I'll get into over the weekend, and I play it all weekend, particularly when I'm getting ready for a race.”
“Formula 1 is about running to the maximum.”
“What 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.”
“I want to crush everyone. I want to outsmart everyone.”
“I love my ink. They all have a meaning. I'm very strong in my faith, so I wanted to have some religious images. I've got Pieta, a Michelangelo sculpture of Mary holding Jesus after he came off the cross, on my shoulder. A sacred heart on my arm. Musical notes because I love music. The compass on my chest is there because church is my compass.”
“On my back, I have the cross and angel wings: rise above it, no matter what life throws at you. And also, you know, Jesus rose from the grave.”