Lewis Hamilton: “I respect that danger bubble”

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Lewis Hamilton says he is aware of the danger that comes with racing in Formula 1, although he “didn’t think about it” when he was younger.

The Italian Grand Prix crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen could have been fatal for Lewis, had it not been for the halo device.

In an interview with ESPN Lewis was asked if he was aware of the danger that comes with the sport.

“I would say in my younger days, no, you didn’t think about it,” the Briton said.

“When you are young, you think you are going to live forever, but I think now of course I am more conscious of it, which is why I had more gratitude.

“I definitely wouldn’t have been in that head space when I was younger. If you think about it a lot, then of course that can affect you and I can’t allow that.


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“I still love what I’m doing and I know there is a danger factor there. I just think I’m grateful the safety is where it is and I know we are progressing the safety next year and the impact structures are improving constantly.

“But I still have so much to do with my time here still. So then you have to compartmentalise it. I’m aware of it. I respect that danger bubble and it’s exciting also.

“I’ve just been so excited to get back in the car [since Monza]. I guess if a day comes when I don’t want to get back in the car, you know it’s time to stop.

“But it doesn’t seem to be there yet,” concluded the seven-time champion.

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