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Lewis Hamilton quotes can be lessons that anybody can apply in their life, especially when it comes to overcoming adversities, staying driven, and reaching for success. As a 7-time World Champion driver since his rookie season in Formula One in 2007, Hamilton is one of the most accomplished racing drivers in F1 history.
And nearly two decades later in the sport, the Mercedes AMG F1 driver has shared plenty of inspirational words that have helped him over the years to achieve his F1 success.
Whether one is #TeamLH or not, these Lewis Hamilton quotes can be for anyone looking to stay motivated no matter ah
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21 Best Lewis Hamilton quotes
Team Sportskeeda has curated 21 Lewis Hamilton quotes that the F1 driver has said or shared over the years. These Lewis Hamilton quotes talk about motivation, racing, his hunger for success, and his drive to win.
On motivation, doing the hard work, and not being deterred by obstacles one may face along the way, here are inspirational Lewis Hamilton quotes to keep in mind:
1) “What does it mean to be motivated? For me it means choosing to push myself to be better in all things. In our work, in creativity, in life overall. Motivation means taking care of ourselves, training both mind and body, and working towards progress no matter how small it may seem.” — Lewis Hamilton, Instagram 2023
2) “I feel like people are expecting me to fail, therefore, I expect myself to win.”
3) “Everyone has complicated lives, but the more you can simplify it and make it work for you, the better it is going to be.”
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4) “I’m no stranger to tough days. When they come, it feels impossible to push on. That negativity isn’t real, it’s all in the mind and I know you have it in you to overcome it.” — Lewis Hamilton, Instagram 2023
5) “We’re all so much stronger than we think. So when there’s hard days remember that good ones are coming."
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6) “But when you really care about what you’re doing you brush it off and keep fighting!” — Lewis Hamilton, Instagram (after Austrian GP) 2023
7) “If you’re ever having a tough time, remember that we’re in this together. It’s never easy, but always worth it.” — Lewis Hamilton, Instagram 2023
8) “New week means new chances, new challenges and a new drive. Let’s go after what we want. The chase never ends.” — Lewis Hamilton, Instagram 2022
9) “Obviously I am not happy, but they can throw what they want at me, I will come back stronger.”
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On racing and chasing for success, here are some Lewis Hamilton quotes that can inspire anyone to continue chasing their dreams:
10) “In racing, there are always things you can learn, every single day. There is always space for improvement, and I think that applies to everything in life.”
11) “I always want to be the best at what I do. As a kid, whatever I was doing, If I was playing football or whatever I was applying my energy to at the time, I always wanted to do it to the best of my abilities.”
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12) “Formula One was a very dangerous sport. It still is dangerous. But the danger factor is also the exciting part.”
13) “When it comes to racing, it’s always about who is willing to go further, who is willing to take that extra step. I’m willing to take any amount of pain to win. I’m hungry to win.”
14) “A shark? No, I like to think I’m more like a panther. A shark attacks from behind without you knowing. With a panther, you know it’s coming, but it still gets you.” — Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix 2020
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15) “The way I drive, the way I handle a car, is an expression of my inner feelings."
16) “I don't aspire to be like other drivers—I aspire to be unique in my own way."
With his record of the most wins and points in Formula 1, it’s not surprising that the Mercedes, soon Scuderia Ferrari F1 driver likes to win. However, he's also had his fair share of frustrations as a racing driver, although that hasn't stopped him from keeping at it.
In keeping with that, here are some Lewis Hamilton quotes about winning, not only in races, but in life as well.
17) “I feel like we should not be deterred from racing. It would have been nice to finish fourth but I don’t really care about finishing fourth, I want to win.” — Lewis Hamilton, Belgian Grand Prix 2023
18) “I hate losing. It doesn’t matter if it’s racing or playing Ping-Pong—I hate it.”
19) “I’ve accomplished more than I ever dreamed. But I’m hungry for more.”
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20) “As a driver, you’ve always got to believe in your heart that you’ve got what it takes to win it.”
21) “Winning is definitely the ultimate goal, the lessons learned when I don’t win only strengthen me.”
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Being one of the most successful racing drivers in F1 history, the power of these Lewis Hamilton quotes share a glimpse of his career throughout the years. They put into words the lessons he learned as a race car driver and the words he has used to motivate himself to achieve what he’s been able to in Formula 1.
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