Lewis Hamilton has answered this question multiple times during his F1 career. And the world champion did again on a talk show with David Letterman in 2019. The show called My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman on Netflix is a series centered on Letterman hosting famous personalities. And Hamilton is as famous as they get.

The burning question was “What it feels like to be in an F1 car?” because only a few people can answer that question. F1 is an exclusive sport and after years of training and racing, a select few get to sit in the open-wheeled car. The experience of which is exceptional according to the Mercedes man.

Hamilton explained the effects of the G-force every driver experiences during a race. He also got into the level of training and the technical knowledge an F1 driver needs to stay competitive. But what the world champion could not explain was how he feels inside the car.

He said, “Everyone I talk to, they’re like, ‘Yeah but you’re just sitting on your backside.’ — I really wish that you could all feel what I feel in a Formula 1 car. We can all go and try and be LeBron James and get a swoosh. But you can’t go and get in a Formula 1 car and feel the forces that I.. There’s no way of even.. You’ve just gotta imagine it.”

“I have a radio mic. I have to make sure it’s off , but I’m yelling a lot in the car through excitement, as you would on a roller-coaster ride.”

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The outspoken Brit was at a loss for words, trying to explain his feelings behind a single-seater and used LeBron James as an example.

The last time we say Hamilton alongside the Lakers superstar was during the Miami GP. Not only that, but during the race weekend at the Sunshine State, we also got a see Lewis hang out with the NBA GOAT, Michael Jordan!

Lewis Hamilton calls Michael Jordan his hero

The inaugural Miami GP was widely celebrated and attended. And one attendee was Michael Jordan, who Hamilton called his hero along with his father.

Hamilton even shared a picture of them on his Instagram story. Hamilton is really close to his father, who has had an enormous influence on his life. Jordan’s range of influence is also up there as the legendary basketball star has motivated entire generations.

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Hamilton considering Jordan his hero shouldn’t come as a surprise. He has inspired millions with his heroics on and off-court.