Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time Formula One World Champion. The British driver is one of the greatest drivers ever in F1’s long history. But there’s one more thing, other than racing on the track, that he loves.

Hamilton’s love for the ocean and surfing is well known among fans. Recently, Monster Energy invited three athletes, including Hamilton, to take part in surfing at BSR’s Waco surf pool.

Hamilton enjoys surfing

Ahead of the 2022 season, Hamilton will look to clear his mind of thoughts related to last season’s controversial end. He was leading throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, only for Max Verstappen to win the race and the championship in the last lap. There is still a heated debate across the world about how the race ended.

The 37-year-old driver believes surfing helps him to take his mind off things. In the event, he said, “Surfing is my favourite sport. It really is my favourite sport. I love the ocean, I love the water, and the power and the movement, particularly of the ocean.

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“Going out there, it feels like you are disconnected from all the negative things that are going around in the world.”

Lewis Hamilton also feels the waves and the ocean are “pure” and it helps him to perform better on the racing track.

What lies ahead for Hamilton and Mercedes?

Lewis Hamilton came agonizingly close to winning his 8th World Championship title last year. Rumors suggested he might not return to the track after the controversial race in Abu Dhabi, but he put the story to bed.

Mercedes ended the testing in Barcelona impressively. Hamilton secured P1 in the timesheet with George Russell finishing second. With the testing in Bahrain coming up before race week in the same venue, Hamilton and Mercedes will look to capitalize on their momentum.

After the testing in the Catalunya Circuit, the seven-time World Champion said he still has the hunger to achieve more in Formula One. He stated, “I feel the freshest that I ever have. Of course, there are so many different ways you can re-focus and get re-centered, and I would say this (break) was one of the best I’ve ever experienced.”

The addition of George Russell to Mercedes is a welcome competition for Hamilton, and he will hope the 24-year-old can push him to the limits.

Lewis Hamilton is already an icon of the sport, but he still has the same desire to win more. Can Hamilton win the unprecedented 8th World Championship? Only time will tell.

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