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Lewis Hamilton says “the dream of standing on the top step” and seeing your team “down there in tears” is a huge part of his “drive” in Formula 1.
Despite not being able to fight for the world title in 2022 and 2023, Lewis Hamilton says the dream of getting back to the top step of the podium is what drives him.
“It’s the dream of standing on the top step, seeing your team,” the Briton said.
“One of the most amazing things is being able to look back and having the flag of the nation rising behind you, and seeing the team.
“I remember the first win I had with this team [in 2013]. I have a particular picture of 2015 in Australia with the [team] down there in tears – it was just amazing to be a part of that.
“The power of that is a huge part of the drive. Winning the world championship is a huge part of the drive.
“Continuing to build with the team on the impact work we’re doing, and continuing to push with the team with Mission 44.
“I don’t know how far that can go and I’m trying to expand it, and that means I’ve got to raise more money.”
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Lewis then explained the “excitement” he felt when he first joined a midfield Mercedes back in 2013.
“When I moved, there was an excitement. We expected it to be rubbish to start off with, because they hadn’t had a lot of success, so this there was just raw excitement.
“I was a new person on the team, getting into the nitty-gritty with everyone and building relationships. That was a different kind of excitement.
“Now, we have known each other for years and we have great relationships throughout. So, I think it is interesting also from the outside, just looking at everyone and how they are handling the time.
“I think people who are watching don’t appreciate (that) for everyone, they are away from their homes and their families for so long, missing special dates with kids and all sorts.
“You see people’s energy levels go up and down and you try to fill in the voids when there is one, and the same vice versa.
“That’s what a team does,” Hamilton concluded.
