Mercedes F1 recently released a video where Dutch kids asked Lewis Hamilton a series of great questions. This happened while he was on NOS Jeugdjournaal – a news program for children. When asked what he would have become if he weren’t a racing driver, he gave an answer you wouldn’t even think of!
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When F1 reached the Netherlands for the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, the first on the track since 1985, Max and Lewis’ battle for the championship was closer than ever. However, Lewis took some time off in the run-up to the race to chat lightly with some Dutch children.
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Lewis Hamilton always wanted to be a racing driver
When one of the kids asked if he had always dreamed of becoming an F1 driver, Lewis said yes! However, his path to becoming an F1 driver was not easy. At one point, his father had to have four jobs a day to keep Hamilton’s karting career going.
SPA, BELGIUM – AUGUST 29: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP prepares to race ahead of the Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 29, 2021 in Spa, Belgium To drive the starting grid. (Photo by John Thys – Pool / Getty Images)
“When I was young, I always wanted to be a racing driver. Actually there were a couple of things, I’ve always wanted to be Superman. I also love space, so I’ve always been a fan of Star Wars, always wanted to be an astronaut.
“But cars were my real love,” said Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis has always had a charismatic personality and is particularly good with children. The same thing became clear once more when he answered questions ranging from whether he had ever eaten a Dutch cookie to preparing for a Formula One race. It was heartwarming to say the least to see the F1 superstars get sincere with young children.
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The Dutch GP ended badly for #TeamLH
However, the Dutch Grand Prix wasn’t heartwarming at all from the point of view of Lewis Hamilton fans, as Max Verstappen took victory at his first home Grand Prix. After the Dutch GP the tide turned and Max led the championship fight by 3 points.
Formula 1 F1 – Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 5, 2021 Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes in action during the REUTERS / Piroschka Van De Wouw race
Although we love to see an uphill battle for the championship, these healing moments between the drivers and fans make us fall in love with her even more.
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