Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Lewis Hamilton Quotes
CompetitionDeterminationPassionPerseveranceResilience I hate losing. It doesn't matter if it's racing or playing Ping-Pong - I hate it.
Mental ClarityMotivationPerseverancePhysical FitnessResilience Going for a really long run, a bike ride, or cross-country skiing helps me get away from all the noise. I tell myself, 'The pain you're feeling, just enjoy it because it's going to help you across that finish line first.' If you're having a crap day, go for a run. It makes a big difference.
ConfidenceMotivationPositivitySelf BeliefSuccess As a driver, you've always got to believe in your heart that you've got what it takes to win it. You've always got to believe in yourself. You've always got to arrive on the day and believe it can happen. You've always got to believe in the positives.
CuriosityEducationKnowledgeLearningPragmatism I don't like to read fiction. I like to learn something when I'm reading.
AmbitionDeterminationFocusPerformanceSkill My job is to get into the car and drive as fast and as well as possible.
CommunicationLeadershipSupportTeamworkTrust I genuinely have always had support from all of my team. I have never had any complaints from them.
DevelopmentExperienceGrowthLimitsProgress There are times when you are growing through experiences, but sometimes there is a point of diminishing returns in terms of growth.
ConfidenceCreativityIndividualityRebellionSelf-Expression I like wearing things that other people wouldn't want to wear, to be a bit edgy.
DisappointmentEmotional StrengthLeadershipPersistenceResilience When you get out of the car after the feeling that you have after leading the race, and the car fails, it's pretty hard to say positive things all the time.
AdaptabilityLearningPassionPerseveranceTravel I have always wanted to learn the piano, but because I travel so much, I can never get any consistency of lessons. So everywhere I go, if I can find a piano, even if it is in the lobby of a hotel or something, I go on YouTube and pick some songs to learn.
CelebrationCreativityIndividualityInnovationMotorsport People might not know, but F1 drivers have new helmets made throughout the season. Usually, the design is the same, but I like to do something special for Monaco.
CreativityLearningMusicPassionYouth Music's been a huge passion of mine since I was really young. I started playing guitar when I was thirteen.
CourageGrowthOvercoming AdversityResilienceStrength I had a lot of racism growing up where I grew up. Bullied at school. It definitely encouraged me. It's like battle wounds - you come out the other side, and it just makes you tougher.
GratitudeLife SatisfactionTravel I certainly lead a different life from many people. I have a great life that I am thankful for, and I like travelling.
AchievementAmbitionDesireGrowthMotivation I've accomplished more than I ever dreamed. But I'm hungry for more.
CommunityPassionPatiencePerseverance Sometimes it takes time to find people in the sport who share the same opinions and approach to racing as me.
Life ImprovementPersonal GrowthSimplification Everyone has complicated lives, but the more you can simplify it and make it work for you, the better it is going to be.
CultureDreamsLifestylePersonal PreferenceTravel I love it in the States. The roads are big, the food is big. If it was possible to be in L.A. and still live my racing life, I would move now.
FreedomIdentityIndividualityPrejudiceSociety I think it's a shame that people are so quick to put you in a box; sometimes it's as if you do one thing, and that's all you're allowed to do.
ConfidenceIndependenceProfessionalismSelf-awarenessSelf Respect If Ferrari wanted me, they would have approached me. I want to work with people who want me. If they don't want me, it is no problem.
IdentityIndividualityMotivationSelf-ExpressionUniqueness I don't aspire to be like other drivers - I aspire to be unique in my own way.
AdventureFitnessHealthOutdoor ActivitiesWater Sports I'm keen on hiking. And in Monaco, I also like water skiing, wakeboarding, and jet-skiing, which are all pretty good for your arms, legs, and core stability.
AmbitionDeterminationIdentityInfluencePassion People say I have an aggressive style, and sometimes I don't think that is all just me. I think it's partly because I watched Senna when I was young, and I thought, 'This is how I want to drive when I get the opportunity.'
BehaviorEmotionsIdentityPersonalitySelf-Expression The way I drive, the way I handle a car, is an expression of my inner feelings.
AdaptabilityFocusPerseveranceSpeedStrategy Despite the name, 'lift and coast' does not mean cruising. You're trying to be as fast as you can, and you're still going through the corner on the limit, but you have to approach the corner slightly differently; otherwise, you won't make the end of the race.