Quotes from Lewis Hamilton

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.

Every lap is different.

I get kids from all different cultures and nationalities coming up to me now, all wanting to be F1 drivers. They feel the sport is open to everyone.

I genuinely have always had support from all of my team. I have never had any complaints from them.

F1 is about the best drivers competing against each other for the best teams producing the best cars they can.

I don't feel I need to come and drive the race of Lewis Hamilton's life. I think I've driven pretty well this year and I plan to drive Lewis Hamilton's best this weekend.

Whether it's with my engineers in the team, my home life, or my friends, I don't like things to get complicated - and one good example would be the steering wheel in my Mercedes Formula 1 car.

I like taking risks. I like trying new things, whether it be style or restaurants or whatever.

If Ferrari wanted me, they would have approached me. I want to work with people who want me. If they don't want me, it is no problem.

Each championship has felt different in its own way, I guess because I've been in different place of my life; I've gone through different things.

Going for a really long run, a bike ride, or cross-country skiing helps me get away from all the noise. I tell myself, 'The pain you're feeling, just enjoy it because it's going to help you across that finish line first.' If you're having a crap day, go for a run. It makes a big difference.

Formula One was a very dangerous sport. It still is dangerous. But the danger factor is also the exciting part.

Normally, racing drivers come from a long line of previous successful sports people.

It doesn't matter what famous person I've come across in the street, I don't think I've ever shouted.

Fashion is a growing love that probably started when I got into my 20s.

Ayrton Senna was my favorite driver who I wanted to be like.

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'm just super competitive. Squash, tennis, water skiing, computer games... Even if I played you at pool, I'd have to win.

Formula 1 is about running to the maximum.

I feel like people are expecting me to fail; therefore, I expect myself to win.

I'm willing to take any amount of pain to win.

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.

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.

Everyone loves a winner. That's just how the world is. And Ayrton Senna was one of the greatest winners this sport has ever had.