Hamilton quite frankly: “Ready to risk my career”

“I'm at a point where I'm willing to risk my career if it helps. For example, to save a life. Or to stimulate the thoughts of the powerful in order to initiate a change that helps the people that the powerful are actually supposed to serve,” Hamilton told the Süddeutsche Zeitung (Saturday) in an interview. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion from England is committed to diversity and equal opportunities with its own programs. “I try not to be someone who just talks a lot. I want to act and promote positive developments,” said the 36-year-old. “But I’m not Superman. I can’t save the world alone.” Hamilton is currently fighting for the World Cup against Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (24). The duel with Sebastian Vettel (34), when he was still driving for Ferrari, was characterized by great respect. “Sebastian is characterized by a lot of compassion, including empathy. He's not just focused on himself in his quest to be the best driver. He’s a family man,” Hamilton said. Hamilton practices self-criticism As a young driver, the Brit was far away from this level of maturity. “When I came to Formula 1, I didn’t have full respect for the other drivers. I was a cheap sniper. I came to see blood,” he said. Hamilton spoke of a possible eighth title win, which would make him the sole record holder ahead of Michael Schumacher, as “unmarked territory. I can't imagine the moment in concrete terms yet." There's one thing he also can't avoid: "The question of the GOAT, the greatest of all time, will remain in Formula 1 forever."

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Hamilton quite frankly: “Ready to risk my career”

Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton doesn't want to shy away from personal consequences for his social and political commitment.

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