Lewis Hamilton, F1’s seven-time world champion, recently peeled back the layers of his seemingly invincible persona to reveal that the world of motorsport and its undeniable dangers still worry him. Despite the protective cocoon modern technology offers, Hamilton still worries about the chances, and therefore cherishes the special moments of his life.
The British driver currently finds himself sixth in the current F1 season standings with 174 points. And with the Mercedes wheelman still pushing the limits of his German machinery, he has revealed to The Times that he doesn’t take any of this for granted.
I pray every time before I race,” Hamilton said, divulging his pre-race ritual. “I pray that everyone is safe.
“Motor racing is far less dangerous than it used to be but people still die,” he acknowledged.
“So that’s why I’m conscious of the time I spend with my family, with my mum, [like, is this] the last time I get to hug her? Because you just don’t know, nothing is guaranteed,” Hamilton shared.
