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" As a driver, you've always got to believe in your heart that you've got what it takes to win it. You've always got to believe in yourself. You've always got to arrive on the day and believe it can happen. You've always got to believe in the positives. "

Lewis Hamilton

Day

Win

Believe In Yourself

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Opposite

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Extremely

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Ever

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