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" I train to quite an intense level because Formula 1 is so physical - the G-forces, the demands on your body. Your heart rate is 150, 160 through the whole race. On qualifying lap, your heart rate can be up to 180, 190, under tough conditions. "

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" I'm no less focused than any of my peers. They live a different life. They go home; they are not pictured at events. I train just as much as them, maybe more. "

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" I would love to one day have my own line of clothes. "

" Everyone loves a winner. That's just how the world is. And Ayrton Senna was one of the greatest winners this sport has ever had. "

" Sometimes it takes time to find people in the sport who share the same opinions and approach to racing as me. "

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" It's a pretty cool feeling to be the person to knock down a barrier - just like the Williams sisters did in tennis or Tiger Woods in golf. "

" There have been some ups and downs. I've not always had it my own way. That's the way racing is supposed to be. "

" When I first started in Formula 1, I tried to ignore the fact I was the first black guy ever to race in the sport. But, as I've got older, I've really started to appreciate the implications. "

" 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. "

" When I was really young, I busted my nose when I was racing. The first thing my dad asked me was: 'Are you OK?' I said, 'Can you fix the car for tomorrow?' And I won the race the next day. "

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" I relate my life a lot to 'Cool Runnings,' the movie. "

" You can knock me down, but I get up twice as strong. "

Lewis Hamilton

Down

" It doesn't matter what famous person I've come across in the street, I don't think I've ever shouted. "

" I feel equal to Mexicans, Asians, everyone. That's the kind of positive message I want to get out. "

" Formula 1 is about running to the maximum. "

" Music's been a huge passion of mine since I was really young. I started playing guitar when I was thirteen. "

" Every lap is different. "

" Sometimes, I arrive at races more energetic and clear-minded than ever, and then I have a terrible race. And the opposite is also true. "

Lewis Hamilton

True

Opposite

" I genuinely have always had support from all of my team. I have never had any complaints from them. "

" I listen to music before every race. Generally, there will be a song I'll get into over the weekend, and I play it all weekend, particularly when I'm getting ready for a race. "

" If Ferrari wanted me, they would have approached me. I want to work with people who want me. If they don't want me, it is no problem. "

" I love all of the Marvel comics movies. "

" There are times when you are growing through experiences, but sometimes there is a point of diminishing returns in terms of growth. "

" When I was a kid, I used to play a game called 'Grand Prix Two.' Interlagos was always the first race of the season on that, and I never really got much past the second race. I would always restart the season, so I always seemed to be doing Interlagos - it was a real pain! "

" I hate losing. It doesn't matter if it's racing or playing Ping-Pong - I hate it. "

" My daily breakfast is two poached eggs in the morning with half an avocado, and I get to have half a piece of toast. "

" I love it in the States. The roads are big, the food is big. If it was possible to be in L.A. and still live my racing life, I would move now. "

" Ayrton Senna was my favorite driver who I wanted to be like. "

Lewis Hamilton

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" I'm keen on hiking. And in Monaco, I also like water skiing, wakeboarding, and jet-skiing, which are all pretty good for your arms, legs, and core stability. "

Lewis Hamilton

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" I don't believe I have a playboy life. "

" I certainly lead a different life from many people. I have a great life that I am thankful for, and I like travelling. "