SUMMARY
- Lewis Hamilton discloses the biggest secret behind his success
- Hamilton has been the voice for millions across the planet, having fought for equality
Formula 1 has taken steps towards diversity and inclusivity in recent years, but when it was a young Lewis Hamilton only starting to climb the ladders of motorsports he faced racism. Nonetheless, it never stopped him from achieving what he has now; his father played a huge role in it.
The Briton has made his name in the sport thanks to his move to Mercedes after winning one championship with McLaren. However, a lot of things in the background helped him keep going and pushed him to his optimal best, which he has proudly opened up about.
While he struggled to make it big, he now has opened up about his struggles and actively become a supporter of LGBTQ+ communities, and Black Lives Matter and wants more women in the sport. However, this was all only possible thanks to his father’s three encouraging words.
Lewis Hamilton talks about his father’s encouraging words for him
Lewis Hamilton has been a well-known figure in F1 for a long time. Thanks to the many achievements including being the only other driver apart from Michael Schumacher to win seven world championship titles. However, it is not the end for him as the champion plans to win his 8th record-breaking championship.
The Briton has mentioned his father and the role he has played in his life quite a few times. It goes back to when the driver was only in karting when he had his father unconditionally supporting him. Working multiple jobs just to keep Hamilton in the motorsport scene, his father, Anthony Hamilton never backed down from any challenge.
#F1 | Lewis Hamilton for WSI, shares the most important lesson his father taught him:
“He taught me three basic words: never give up. These are the words he repeated to me most often. Not to give up, to keep pushing, to continue to fight.”
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So when the Mercedes star needed a shoulder to lean on and someone to be there for him, his father was all he had. After facing racial abuse in his karting days and in Formula 1, he knew it was only his father who could give him the right words of wisdom.
The seven-time champion talked about his father saying, “He taught me three basic words: never give up. These are the words he repeated to me most often. Not to give up, to keep pushing, to continue to fight.” This mantra stuck with Hamilton throughout his life which helped him major success and only grow further.
Lewis Hamilton makes a shocking revelation about Roscoe
There is no doubt that Hamilton has been a dog dad for quite some time having Roscoe in the paddock, but it seems there are a few things that many don’t know about him being a dog dad. Although he has confessed to being a huge dog person, there could be a few things holding him back from it.
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Recently in an interview with puppies surrounding him, Hamilton made a shocking revelation leaving everyone worried and surprised. He said, “I’m allergic to dogs. Funnily enough.” right after his interview was wrapped up.
This left the entire internet in a frenzy with fans worried about the driver while the rest connecting the dots that the dog dad left behind.