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Thursday, 15 September 2011 @ 04:15

Lewis Is A Happy Passenger

Some 18 months after copping a fine for doing a burnout on a Melbourne public street, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton says he's happy to let someone else do the driving away from the race track.

McLaren driver Hamilton, who sits in fifth place in the Formula One championship with six rounds remaining, is saving his driving efforts for competition.

"I try to drive as little as possible these days," Hamilton told British magazine Hertfordshire Life.

"More often than not, I'll get chauffeur-driven ... I don't need the stress of traffic."

The 26-year-old Brit, who was fined $500 by a Melbourne magistrate after a "momentary lapse of judgment" in a high-spec Mercedes outside the Australian Grand Prix track in March last year, has since admitted that the offence had the potential to damage his public image.

"When you're racing on a track, everyone's going in the same direction; you don't really have to worry about anyone else's safety and you are in a relatively controlled environment," he said.

"But when you're on the road, you might think that you're comfortable in your own driving, but there are other people around you."

@ 04:05

Lewis Accepting Motori Award

Tuesday, 13 September 2011 @ 04:08

Hamilton Turns to 2012

Lewis Hamilton says he has already started to turn his attention towards next year's Formula One campaign.

The McLaren driver finished fourth in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix after starting second on the grid behind eventual winner Sebastian Vettel, and as a result finds himself 126 points adrift of the defending world champion with six races left to run.

With only 150 points available, it was a downbeat Hamilton that assessed the glaring realisation this year's championship is, to all intents and purposes, over.

Asked for his target for the remainder of the season, Hamilton said: "To finish the rest of the races, and also work hard on trying to make sure next year's car is quick.

"We're still pushing for this year, but it would be sensible to focus on making sure next year's car is faster than this year's car."

Hamilton appeared to take satisfaction merely from the fact he had taken the chequered flag at Monza and said he hoped to do the same at each of the remaining races.

That is an insight into his mindset given the fierce criticism that followed his crash in Belgium a fortnight ago.

After a 24-lap duel with Michael Schumacher during which Hamilton complained to his team about the German's excessive weaving to defend his position, he finally got past.

"I'm glad I finished the race," added Hamilton.

"I showed people I can drive cleanly and not get into trouble even if the guy in front makes it very difficult for me.

"I got by eventually and made it stick, so it was good."

For Hamilton, there also remains the honour of finishing ahead of team-mate Jenson Button, who currently stands nine points ahead of him in the drivers' championship.

Since making his F1 debut in 2007, the 26-year-old has yet to be beaten by any of his team-mates Fernando Alonso, Heikki Kovalainen or Button.

"Where I finish in the championship does matter to me, but it is the way it is. There's not much I can do about it at the moment," said Hamilton.

After initially stating second in the championship was now another target, Hamilton then quickly changed his mind.

"No, no. First is always the target, and then you take whatever you can when it becomes impossible, and it's still not impossible," he added.

Thursday, 8 September 2011 @ 13:24

Lewis Feels 2011 Has Been His Worst Season

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton says this season feels like his "worst year" in Formula 1.

The 2008 world champion has won two races but has also been criticised for crashing out twice and a number of run-ins with race stewards. Hamilton wants to move on at the Italian Grand Prix saying: "I'm trying to get back to some good results. The 2008 world champion has won two races but has also been criticised for crashing out twice and a number of run-ins with race stewards.

"It feels like it's been a worse year than I've had previously. I'm an easy target because I'm always in trouble."

He arrives in Monza on the back of an incident-packed weekend in Belgium two weeks ago. He was given a reprimand for a collision with Williams driver Pastor Maldonado in qualifying, an incident for which the Venezuelan was handed a five-place grid penalty.He arrives in Monza on the back of an incident-packed weekend in Belgium two weeks ago. And Hamilton then crashed out of the race while trying to overtake Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi - he collided with the Japanese when he edged over to take the racing line into a corner not realising Kobayashi was still alongside him.

Hamilton apologised to his team immediately after the race in Spa and in Monza on Thursday he explained it away as a racing incident.

"It was just a mistake," he said. "But it wasn't because I was being aggressive.

"People blame it on aggressive driving but it had nothing to do with that. I didn't even know he was there.

"I'll continue to drive the way I do. I'll just do my hardest to stay out of trouble. I'll give people extra, extra room."

Hamilton first sparked controversy this season at the Monaco Grand Prix, when he criticised stewards after he was penalised for two separate incidents on his way to sixth place.

Hamilton, who later apologised for his outburst, had said: "It's an absolute frickin' joke. I've been to see the stewards five times out of six this season."

Hamilton's feisty driving was part of the recipe that helped him take the world title three years ago. At the next race in Canada, he crashed out after colliding with his team-mate Jenson Button.

But even on his way to the 2008 championship there were notable incidents, including crashing into the back of Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari in the Canada pit lane and a controversial demotion from victory in Belgium for cutting a chicane, among other pealties and crashes.

"In 2008 there were some incidents but because I won the championship they were forgotten," Hamilton agreed.

"[This season] I've had two DNFs but I feel I've had worst races; Monaco was a poor race.

"I'm thinking it would be good to have something good to write about me."

Hamilton is fifth in the championship - 113 points behind Red Bull leader Sebastian Vettel with 175 still available - but he has put the title race out of his mind.

"I'm not really focusing on that," he said. "I'm feeling good but I don't know what to expect this weekend.

"We'll find out tomorrow (in Friday practice) if we are competitive in straight speed."

Wednesday, 7 September 2011 @ 14:33

Lewis Insists Focus Is On F1

Lewis Hamilton has dismissed suggestions his celebrity lifestyle is proving a hindrance to a Formula One career he admits is failing to hit the heights. The Belgian Grand Prix 10 days ago proved to be another low point for Hamilton in what has so far been a rollercoaster campaign. Hamilton took full responsibility for crashing into a barrier after colliding with Kamui Kobayashi in his Sauber, his sixth accident in a race this year.

Unsurprisingly, the legends have again had their say as Sir Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda have both reminded Hamilton this week of the old motor-racing adage: to finish first, first you have to finish.A week later Hamilton was appearing on Jonathan Ross' new chat show on ITV - uncomfortably reviewing the crash at one point - alongside pop star Adele and Sex In The City actress Sarah Jessica Parker.

In dating pop star girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, employing a high-profile management company in XIX Entertainment and amassing an A-list telephone directory on his mobile, it has been suggested Hamilton has become too easily distracted. Over the years the 26-year-old has been photographed with the likes of rapper P Diddy and producer Pharrell Williams, and appearing at movie and music awards, and various after-show parties.

Asked by Press Association Sport, prior to his appearance on Ross' show, whether it was a scene he was now pulling back from, Hamilton replied: "No. I'm not searching for it, but I still love doing that stuff.

"It's still awesome when you hang around with people like that.

"I still feel exactly the same way about them, the way I did before I met them, even though I know them now.

"I'm still a little starstruck, in admiration. I still see them on television, exactly as I did then.

"But it's strange when you look at your phone and think 'I can call that guy'.

"There will be more things in the future, but at the moment there are more important things to do.

"That is somehow to get this Formula One career at its peak because I don't feel it's at it's highest.

"I don't feel the performances are at their best, and that's what I am really trying to focus on most of all."

Hamilton is naturally grateful for the lifestyle he has, however there are moments when he would love to savour normality.

Hamilton felt he briefly experienced that with Scherzinger during the summer break when they were able to walk on a beach together, unhurried and hassle free.

"It didn't seem like we had all eyes on us. We were treated like normal, regular people, and it felt pretty awesome," said Hamilton.

"Not that I would ever give up what I am doing. People look from the outside and say 'I would give anything to be in his position'.

"That is absolutely right because I would give anything to be in my position as well.

"But it doesn't matter how much money you have, you can't have everything, and I do sometimes miss some small moments of my past.

"They're not big enough to want to go back completely, but it's nice to be able to taste them now and again.

"It's a different part of reality, a different life."

It is back to reality this weekend for Hamilton with the Italian Grand Prix, and an opportunity to put behind him the embarrassment felt with his latest shunt which has left him trailing Sebastian Vettel by 113 points in the drivers' standings.

Asked as to what goes through his mind when he steps from a wrecked car, Hamilton replied: "That I'm not going to see the end of the race.

"You have a lot of anger. I just feel angry at myself. I don't think it's something to be ashamed of when you make mistakes.

"Sometimes you are in situations and you don't know how they've come about, but it is what it is and you just deal with it.

"It can be embarrassing if you're walking away in a race you know you should be leading.

"It's embarrassing for your family at home, for your guests, for your friends, so it probably has more of an impact on you inside."

Sunday, 4 September 2011 @ 03:28

Lewis On Jonathon Ross 03/09

Friday, 2 September 2011 @ 09:05

Lewis Is Ready To Bounce Back

Hamilton took full responsibility for the lap-13 accident in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday which effectively wrecked his world title hopes for another year.

The 26 year-old emerged unscathed after ploughing into a barrier in his McLaren after he and Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi bumped tyres at the end of the high-speed Kemmel straight.

With reigning champion Sebastian Vettel going on to take the flag, it means Hamilton is now 113 points adrift with 175 available.

Hamilton knows the only way to bounce back is by claiming a maiden win at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, a venue where he crashed out last year on the opening lap after running into Felipe Massa's Ferrari.

"Last year I won at Spa and failed to finish at Monza, so for this year I guess I'm looking to reverse that sequence," said Hamilton.

"I've already moved on from my non-finish in Belgium and I'm really looking forward to returning to Italy.

"We go into the weekend feeling pretty optimistic. I've never won at Monza and I'd love to get a good result this year."

The circuit is renowned as a temple of speed as it is the fastest of the year where cars hit just over 200mph along the straights.

Ferrari, in particular, and potentially McLaren are expected to be the main contenders for the front row as the track is not suited to Red Bull who have claimed all 12 pole positions this year.

"I'm particularly looking forward to qualifying," added Hamilton.

"DRS (drag reduction system) will make a huge difference to our laptimes, and I really want to get the maximum out of the car in qualifying, and then look forward to a strong race, of course.

"With unlimited use (of the DRS) in qualifying, and those four long straights, I think qualifying's going to be pretty intense.

"We'll be 20kmh faster at four key points of the circuit, so our qualifying times are going to be much faster than in the race. That should be pretty exciting.

"I think things are set for another very closely matched race, and I'm really looking forward to it."

@ 09:00

Lewis Arriving At ITV Studios 01/09

Lewis was pictured arriving at the ITV studios on Thursday night, ready to record his interview on the Jonathon Ross Show. UK viewers will be able to watch the interview tomorrow night (3/9) at 9.45pm.

We are not, nor do we claim to be, Lewis Hamilton. We have no affiliation with Lewis, his management or anyone connected to him. We are purely a fanbased blog. All images and videos are copyright to their original owners and we do not claim copyright on any of these.

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Thursday, 15 September 2011 @ 04:15 Lewis Is A Happy Passenger Some 18 months after copping a fine for doing a burnout on a Melbourne public street, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton says he's happy to let someone else do the driving away from the race track. McLaren driver Hamilton, who sits in fifth place in the Formula One championship with six rounds remaining, is saving his driving efforts for competition. "I try to drive as little as possible these days," Hamilton told British magazine Hertfordshire Life. "More often than not, I'll get chauffeur-driven ... I don't need the stress of traffic." The 26-year-old Brit, who was fined $500 by a Melbourne magistrate after a "momentary lapse of judgment" in a high-spec Mercedes outside the Australian Grand Prix track in March last year, has since admitted that the offence had the potential to damage his public image. "When you're racing on a track, everyone's going in the same direction; you don't really have to worry about anyone else's safety and you are in a relatively controlled environment," he said. "But when you're on the road, you might think that you're comfortable in your own driving, but there are other people around you." back to top?
@ 04:05 Lewis Accepting Motori Award back to top?
Tuesday, 13 September 2011 @ 04:08 Hamilton Turns to 2012 Lewis Hamilton says he has already started to turn his attention towards next year's Formula One campaign. The McLaren driver finished fourth in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix after starting second on the grid behind eventual winner Sebastian Vettel, and as a result finds himself 126 points adrift of the defending world champion with six races left to run. With only 150 points available, it was a downbeat Hamilton that assessed the glaring realisation this year's championship is, to all intents and purposes, over. Asked for his target for the remainder of the season, Hamilton said: "To finish the rest of the races, and also work hard on trying to make sure next year's car is quick. "We're still pushing for this year, but it would be sensible to focus on making sure next year's car is faster than this year's car." Hamilton appeared to take satisfaction merely from the fact he had taken the chequered flag at Monza and said he hoped to do the same at each of the remaining races. That is an insight into his mindset given the fierce criticism that followed his crash in Belgium a fortnight ago. After a 24-lap duel with Michael Schumacher during which Hamilton complained to his team about the German's excessive weaving to defend his position, he finally got past. "I'm glad I finished the race," added Hamilton. "I showed people I can drive cleanly and not get into trouble even if the guy in front makes it very difficult for me. "I got by eventually and made it stick, so it was good." For Hamilton, there also remains the honour of finishing ahead of team-mate Jenson Button, who currently stands nine points ahead of him in the drivers' championship. Since making his F1 debut in 2007, the 26-year-old has yet to be beaten by any of his team-mates Fernando Alonso, Heikki Kovalainen or Button. "Where I finish in the championship does matter to me, but it is the way it is. There's not much I can do about it at the moment," said Hamilton. After initially stating second in the championship was now another target, Hamilton then quickly changed his mind. "No, no. First is always the target, and then you take whatever you can when it becomes impossible, and it's still not impossible," he added. back to top?
Thursday, 8 September 2011 @ 13:24 Lewis Feels 2011 Has Been His Worst Season McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton says this season feels like his "worst year" in Formula 1. The 2008 world champion has won two races but has also been criticised for crashing out twice and a number of run-ins with race stewards. Hamilton wants to move on at the Italian Grand Prix saying: "I'm trying to get back to some good results. The 2008 world champion has won two races but has also been criticised for crashing out twice and a number of run-ins with race stewards. "It feels like it's been a worse year than I've had previously. I'm an easy target because I'm always in trouble." He arrives in Monza on the back of an incident-packed weekend in Belgium two weeks ago. He was given a reprimand for a collision with Williams driver Pastor Maldonado in qualifying, an incident for which the Venezuelan was handed a five-place grid penalty.He arrives in Monza on the back of an incident-packed weekend in Belgium two weeks ago. And Hamilton then crashed out of the race while trying to overtake Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi - he collided with the Japanese when he edged over to take the racing line into a corner not realising Kobayashi was still alongside him. Hamilton apologised to his team immediately after the race in Spa and in Monza on Thursday he explained it away as a racing incident. "It was just a mistake," he said. "But it wasn't because I was being aggressive. "People blame it on aggressive driving but it had nothing to do with that. I didn't even know he was there. "I'll continue to drive the way I do. I'll just do my hardest to stay out of trouble. I'll give people extra, extra room." Hamilton first sparked controversy this season at the Monaco Grand Prix, when he criticised stewards after he was penalised for two separate incidents on his way to sixth place. Hamilton, who later apologised for his outburst, had said: "It's an absolute frickin' joke. I've been to see the stewards five times out of six this season." Hamilton's feisty driving was part of the recipe that helped him take the world title three years ago. At the next race in Canada, he crashed out after colliding with his team-mate Jenson Button. But even on his way to the 2008 championship there were notable incidents, including crashing into the back of Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari in the Canada pit lane and a controversial demotion from victory in Belgium for cutting a chicane, among other pealties and crashes. "In 2008 there were some incidents but because I won the championship they were forgotten," Hamilton agreed. "[This season] I've had two DNFs but I feel I've had worst races; Monaco was a poor race. "I'm thinking it would be good to have something good to write about me." Hamilton is fifth in the championship - 113 points behind Red Bull leader Sebastian Vettel with 175 still available - but he has put the title race out of his mind. "I'm not really focusing on that," he said. "I'm feeling good but I don't know what to expect this weekend. "We'll find out tomorrow (in Friday practice) if we are competitive in straight speed." back to top?
Wednesday, 7 September 2011 @ 14:33 Lewis Insists Focus Is On F1 Lewis Hamilton has dismissed suggestions his celebrity lifestyle is proving a hindrance to a Formula One career he admits is failing to hit the heights. The Belgian Grand Prix 10 days ago proved to be another low point for Hamilton in what has so far been a rollercoaster campaign. Hamilton took full responsibility for crashing into a barrier after colliding with Kamui Kobayashi in his Sauber, his sixth accident in a race this year. Unsurprisingly, the legends have again had their say as Sir Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda have both reminded Hamilton this week of the old motor-racing adage: to finish first, first you have to finish.A week later Hamilton was appearing on Jonathan Ross' new chat show on ITV - uncomfortably reviewing the crash at one point - alongside pop star Adele and Sex In The City actress Sarah Jessica Parker. In dating pop star girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, employing a high-profile management company in XIX Entertainment and amassing an A-list telephone directory on his mobile, it has been suggested Hamilton has become too easily distracted. Over the years the 26-year-old has been photographed with the likes of rapper P Diddy and producer Pharrell Williams, and appearing at movie and music awards, and various after-show parties. Asked by Press Association Sport, prior to his appearance on Ross' show, whether it was a scene he was now pulling back from, Hamilton replied: "No. I'm not searching for it, but I still love doing that stuff. "It's still awesome when you hang around with people like that. "I still feel exactly the same way about them, the way I did before I met them, even though I know them now. "I'm still a little starstruck, in admiration. I still see them on television, exactly as I did then. "But it's strange when you look at your phone and think 'I can call that guy'. "There will be more things in the future, but at the moment there are more important things to do. "That is somehow to get this Formula One career at its peak because I don't feel it's at it's highest. "I don't feel the performances are at their best, and that's what I am really trying to focus on most of all." Hamilton is naturally grateful for the lifestyle he has, however there are moments when he would love to savour normality. Hamilton felt he briefly experienced that with Scherzinger during the summer break when they were able to walk on a beach together, unhurried and hassle free. "It didn't seem like we had all eyes on us. We were treated like normal, regular people, and it felt pretty awesome," said Hamilton. "Not that I would ever give up what I am doing. People look from the outside and say 'I would give anything to be in his position'. "That is absolutely right because I would give anything to be in my position as well. "But it doesn't matter how much money you have, you can't have everything, and I do sometimes miss some small moments of my past. "They're not big enough to want to go back completely, but it's nice to be able to taste them now and again. "It's a different part of reality, a different life." It is back to reality this weekend for Hamilton with the Italian Grand Prix, and an opportunity to put behind him the embarrassment felt with his latest shunt which has left him trailing Sebastian Vettel by 113 points in the drivers' standings. Asked as to what goes through his mind when he steps from a wrecked car, Hamilton replied: "That I'm not going to see the end of the race. "You have a lot of anger. I just feel angry at myself. I don't think it's something to be ashamed of when you make mistakes. "Sometimes you are in situations and you don't know how they've come about, but it is what it is and you just deal with it. "It can be embarrassing if you're walking away in a race you know you should be leading. "It's embarrassing for your family at home, for your guests, for your friends, so it probably has more of an impact on you inside." back to top?
Sunday, 4 September 2011 @ 03:28 Lewis On Jonathon Ross 03/09 back to top?
Friday, 2 September 2011 @ 09:05 Lewis Is Ready To Bounce Back Hamilton took full responsibility for the lap-13 accident in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday which effectively wrecked his world title hopes for another year. The 26 year-old emerged unscathed after ploughing into a barrier in his McLaren after he and Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi bumped tyres at the end of the high-speed Kemmel straight. With reigning champion Sebastian Vettel going on to take the flag, it means Hamilton is now 113 points adrift with 175 available. Hamilton knows the only way to bounce back is by claiming a maiden win at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, a venue where he crashed out last year on the opening lap after running into Felipe Massa's Ferrari. "Last year I won at Spa and failed to finish at Monza, so for this year I guess I'm looking to reverse that sequence," said Hamilton. "I've already moved on from my non-finish in Belgium and I'm really looking forward to returning to Italy. "We go into the weekend feeling pretty optimistic. I've never won at Monza and I'd love to get a good result this year." The circuit is renowned as a temple of speed as it is the fastest of the year where cars hit just over 200mph along the straights. Ferrari, in particular, and potentially McLaren are expected to be the main contenders for the front row as the track is not suited to Red Bull who have claimed all 12 pole positions this year. "I'm particularly looking forward to qualifying," added Hamilton. "DRS (drag reduction system) will make a huge difference to our laptimes, and I really want to get the maximum out of the car in qualifying, and then look forward to a strong race, of course. "With unlimited use (of the DRS) in qualifying, and those four long straights, I think qualifying's going to be pretty intense. "We'll be 20kmh faster at four key points of the circuit, so our qualifying times are going to be much faster than in the race. That should be pretty exciting. "I think things are set for another very closely matched race, and I'm really looking forward to it." back to top?
@ 09:00 Lewis Arriving At ITV Studios 01/09 Lewis was pictured arriving at the ITV studios on Thursday night, ready to record his interview on the Jonathon Ross Show. UK viewers will be able to watch the interview tomorrow night (3/9) at 9.45pm. back to top?

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