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" If I'd won every single race and got pole everywhere, that would just be boring. It would suck. Where's the fun in that? "

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" I'm an extremist so I'm either hated or loved. I think it's down to when I first got to Formula One not always knowing what I was saying, saying things that mean one thing but people were taking the other way and then people don't forget. "

" I don't drive by the seat of my pants and happen to win races. I work very hard to interpret the data and drive a certain way. My engineers have confidence in me, and more often than not, when I tell them what I need or what I am feeling with the car, it's right. "

" 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. "

" I have so much energy. I train, I travel, I'm learning about music and fashion, reading a lot. I don't want to miss anything. I want to experience everything. "

" It takes me forever to read a book. I have such a small attention span. "

" On my back, I have the cross and angel wings: rise above it, no matter what life throws at you. And also, you know, Jesus rose from the grave. "

" Going for a really long run, a bike ride, or cross-country skiing helps me get away from all the noise. I tell myself, 'The pain you're feeling, just enjoy it because it's going to help you across that finish line first.' If you're having a crap day, go for a run. It makes a big difference. "

" I'm definitely conscious of time. I already waste so much of it, just on a flight. I look back to when I was 13, and I wish I had stuck with my piano studies. "

" Nothing can really prepare you for when you get in the Formula One car. Knowing that you're driving a multimillion-dollar car, and if you crash it it's going to cost a lot of money, and they might not give you another chance, is scary. "

" I don't like to read fiction. I like to learn something when I'm reading. "

" When I was younger, all of my family's money went into racing. We were never a stylish family. We never went shopping, because all the money went into buying tires and fuel and all of that. "

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

" My dad wanted me to have a better life than he had ever had. He wanted us to succeed so badly. And I never wanted to let him down. "

" 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. "

" A couple of my mechanics have become vegan because I've done it. One of my barbers, too. "

" Generally, I hate training - just like most people, I guess. I try to make it fun and varied. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" Working with kids is something I really enjoy doing - that's why I also do work with UNICEF. "

" The Hamilton name will live on way beyond me now, which I'm very happy to be a part of. "

" It is open for anyone to have freedom of speech, and I guess we can all play a role in trying to make a difference in the world. Particularly if your leader is not helping in that area. "

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" I had a lot of racism growing up where I grew up. Bullied at school. It definitely encouraged me. It's like battle wounds - you come out the other side, and it just makes you tougher. "

" 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. "

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

" When I think about greatness I just know Ayrton Senna. He was great. "

" I'm happy to race against anyone. "

" People might not know, but F1 drivers have new helmets made throughout the season. Usually, the design is the same, but I like to do something special for Monaco. "

" I think it's a shame that people are so quick to put you in a box; sometimes it's as if you do one thing, and that's all you're allowed to do. "

" I love all of the Marvel comics movies. "