Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver who races in Formula One for Mercedes AMG Petronas. He is considered by many to be the best driver of his generation and one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.
The 5 time Formula One world champion’s focus, willingness to learn and insatiable desire to win is what has made Lewis Hamilton so successful. Below are the most inspiring Lewis Hamilton quotes that will motivate you to success.
33 Lewis Hamilton Quotes
1. “I don’t aspire to be like other drivers, I aspire to be unique in my own way.” – Lewis Hamilton
2. “I feel like people are expecting me to fail, therefore, I expect myself to win.” – Lewis Hamilton
3. “A shark? No, I like to think I’m more like a panther. A shark attacks from behind without you knowing. With a panther, you know it’s coming but he still gets you.” – Lewis Hamilton
4. “You just need to be accepted for who you are and be proud of who you are and that is what I’m trying to do.” – Lewis Hamilton
5. “My saying is; We win and lose together. I think that really does apply to both my fans, family and the team.” – Lewis Hamilton
6. “I’m very, very competitive.” – Lewis Hamilton
7. “I want to be the best at everything I do, not just driving, everything.” – Lewis Hamilton
8. “My brother was told that he wouldn’t walk, that he wouldn’t be able to play drums, that he wouldn’t be able to race a car – and he’s done all those things. He’s defied the odds, defied disability. I look at him and I’m so inspired, by his mentality and by how incredible the body and the mind are. There’s really nothing you can’t do. My brother has proved that.” – Lewis Hamilton
9. “Sure every driver has his value and you want to be respected but again money is not something that drives me.” – Lewis Hamilton
10. “I feel like I’ve been blessed with the ability to do what I do.” – Lewis Hamilton
11. “I want to be the best driver there has ever been.” – Lewis Hamilton
12. “I think grooming is definitely undervalued by men. We all expect women to be fully groomed, which they do. But I also think it’s just as important for a man to look fresh and clean.” – Lewis Hamilton
13. “Winning is definitely the ultimate goal, the lessons learned when I don’t win only strengthen me.” – Lewis Hamilton
14. “I always thought, if I can affect one kid and help him or her fulfill their dreams, that would be kinda neat, so I want to ensure that I’m remembered in a good way.” – Lewis Hamilton
15. “I don’t know if you’ve ever been skiing, but if you go to the slope you’ll see all these kids fearlessly zooming by. It’s only when we get older that fear creeps in. But for me, it just never has. And when it comes to racing, it’s always about who is willing to go further, who is willing to take that extra step. I’m willing to take any amount of pain to win. I’m hungry to win.” – Lewis Hamilton
16. “I was born to race and to win.” – Lewis Hamilton
17. “Everyone has complicated lives, but the more you can simplify it and make it work for you, the better it is going to be.” – Lewis Hamilton
18. “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.” – Lewis Hamilton
19. “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
20. “You can knock me down, but I get up twice as strong.” – Lewis Hamilton
21. “I like taking risks. I like trying new things, whether it be style or restaurants or whatever.” – Lewis Hamilton
22. “I hate losing. It doesn’t matter if it’s racing or playing Ping-Pong – I hate it.” – Lewis Hamilton
23. “What people tend to forget is the journey that I had getting to Formula One. There were plenty of years where I had to learn about losing and having bad races.” – Lewis Hamilton
24. “I’m just super competitive. Squash, tennis, water skiing, computer games… Even if I played you at pool, I’d have to win.” – Lewis Hamilton
25. “I’m willing to take any amount of pain to win.” – Lewis Hamilton
26. “There are times when you are growing through experiences, but sometimes there is a point of diminishing returns in terms of growth.” – Lewis Hamilton
27. “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.” – Lewis Hamilton
28. “It’s important for everyone to stand up for what they believe in.” – Lewis Hamilton
29. “I don’t like to read fiction. I like to learn something when I’m reading.” – Lewis Hamilton
30. “I want to crush everyone. I want to outsmart everyone.” – Lewis Hamilton
31. “I’ve accomplished more than I ever dreamed. But I’m hungry for more.” – Lewis Hamilton
32. “In racing there are always things you can learn, every single day. There is always space for improvement, and I think that applies to everything in life.” – Lewis Hamilton
33. “I always remind myself if I’m having a down day because of a bad race it’s not just me. That feeling I’m having is shared by my family, the team and my fans. When we win they feel the joy as well. That’s why I say we win and lose together, and I definitely couldn’t do it without them.” – Lewis Hamilton
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