Lewis Hamilton’s success story is a journey of dedication and struggles. He worked hard to follow his dreams, and his passion for racing began at a young age. His rise to the top of Formula 1 is a great lesson for every young driver. Hamilton’s dedication to the sport, combined with his consistency and willingness to learn, makes him one of the best drivers in F1 history.

F1 fans would love to know what Hamilton was like when he was young. Of course, with experience and maturity, many things have changed with time. However, going from karting to Formula 1, his constant ambition to win has always remained the same, as seen in the video of a young Hamilton’s interview.

Lewis Hamilton always had the winners’ mentality

Lewis Hamilton is celebrated for many things, like his stunning on-track presence, his consistency, and ultimately his 7 world titles. However, one thing goes under the radar – his mentality to always win. It is one thing that drives him to perform better as each season passes by.

A video of an interview with young Lewis has showcased his winning mentality from that very age. After receiving the trophy during the Autosport awards in 1996 for the best karting driver within his age category, the then 11-year-old Hamilton was asked, “what are you going to do in the next couple of seasons?” To this, he replied, “just win.”

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Well, the answer might seem simple. But that is exactly what Hamilton has done throughout the years since then. 183 podiums, 103 wins, and 7 world championships statistically make him the best driver in F1. Despite being 38, Lewis Hamilton is still as ambitious as he was as a little kid.

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On to the 2022 season, Hamilton’s start to the season has been nothing short of disappointing. The W13 is struggling to match the pace of Ferrari and Red Bull.

To add to his misery, reigning champion Max Verstappen lapped him during the Imola Grand Prix. However, many, including Red Bull boss Christian Horner, believe the Briton can be right back in the race for the championship once the Silver Arrows resolve their issues with the car.

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Hamilton is going through a tough period, without a doubt. Can he bounce back after a dismal start to the season? It remains to be seen.