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Formula One F1 – Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan – October 6, 2022 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix REUTERS/Issei Kato

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Formula One F1 – Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan – October 6, 2022 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix REUTERS/Issei Kato
Here’s a fun throwback, of arguably one of the best drivers of F1, Lewis Hamilton, who got candid with Bazaar in an exclusive interview a few years ago in 2016. He shared his experience of what racing feels like, his love for animals and also his desire to go to Mars.
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Lewis Hamilton told ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ the little things that make him, him. Hamilton shared that even though he is a racer, he drives rather slow on public roads. He delved into how competitive he is with any activity or game that he participates in.
Speaking of competition, Lewis was questioned- what speeding on the track feels like? To this, the Briton said that it feels like a ‘real trip.’ He explained that with everything travelling so fast around you, you feel like you’re going at the speed of light.
He further added, “You know when you watch Star Wars and you see the speed of the spaceship? But you’re able to slow it down in your mind—where you want to turn, where you want to brake. That’s the mind of a racing driver.”
All the outer space reference got Lewis to indulge in some wishful thinking. Lewis said, “I’d love to go to space.”
“I just watched The Martian. I really want to go to Mars. But it’s not a return trip. Well, no, but…”
“I was thinking I could take a hot chick with me and we could just start a family up there,” he concluded.
Furthermore, the Briton also shared his love for rescue animals.
Did you know that Lewis Hamilton’s favorite animal ? He has a tattoo to prove it!
Hamilton is extensively passionate about animal welfare. He contributes to animal rescues and is extremely invested in the cause.

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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – APRIL 01: Lewis Hamilton poses during the Signature talk “Being a Pilot” with Valentino Rossi at the IWC Schaffhausen booth at Watches and Wonders 2022 on April 01, 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo by Remy Steiner/Getty Images for IWC)
Hamilton shed light on his love for Lions and talked about a rescue tiger sanctuary in Mexico City. He supports Eduardo Serio and his ‘Black Jaguar White Tiger sanctuary in Mexico City.’
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Lewis said, “Some of these animals were in circuses. Now the circuses [in Mexico] are not allowed to use animals, but they can’t go back to the wild. They get put down.”
Serio had also taken in a lion cub named ‘Lewis’ and Hamilton was extremely touched by this gesture. He exclaimed, “I just I can’t believe it! They’re my favorite animal. Have you seen the lion tattoo on my chest? “
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