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Lewis Hamilton says he is now “a better driver than I was at 22”, because back then he had “no finesse, no balance”, and “didn’t know how to be a team player, how to be a leader”.
In a talk with The Times, Lewis Hamilton revealed he feels he is in the best condition of his life, at 39 years old.
“Honestly, right now I feel I’m healthier than I’ve ever been,” the Briton said.
“I’m in such a good place, physically and mentally. My reaction times are still quicker than the young guys – I think I’m a better driver than I was at 22.
“I was just young, energetic and ruthless, but no finesse, no balance. I didn’t know how to be a team player, how to be a leader.”
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He then explained what he believes is important to be a great driver.
“Being a good racing driver, it’s not just about being fast, it’s about being the most rounded.
“When I study the legends, they’re spread between small percentages. So, it’s the whole package – what do they speak for, stand for? That’s what I look at.
“I look to Ayrton Senna and Nelson Mandela, and those are the two people gelled together that I want to be,” Hamilton concluded.
