Racing legend and aviation enthusiast Lewis Hamilton recently shared a glimpse into his high-flying adventures and future aspirations. An F1 champion, Hamilton compared flying a fighter jet to the exhilarating experience of racing, expressing a dream come true as he commanded the aircraft during a recent opportunity. As a child, Hamilton dreamed of becoming either an astronaut or a Formula 1 driver, a journey he humorously likened to astronaut training. Despite having conquered the world of racing, Hamilton still harbors aspirations of traveling to space, specifically aiming to walk on the moon or even journey to Mars, anticipating shortened travel times in the future.
Hamilton's reflections are not only future-focused. His current race commitments include winding down a successful F1 career with Mercedes, where he races his second-to-last season with the team in Qatar. Acknowledging an emotional rollercoaster of a year, he emphasized the intensity of wanting to finish strongly by winning upcoming races. With a previous triumph of a one-two finish, Hamilton remains ambitious for more victories, yet sentimentally regards his time with Mercedes as historic regardless of outcomes. He cherishes the high points shared with the team and views their partnership as an unparalleled success in racing history.
Without dwelling on records or missed accolades, Hamilton looks ahead rather than on lost chances for an eighth title, celebrating the bonds and milestones his team achieved. He focuses on diversity and inclusion as core elements of his legacy. He aspires for the world of motorsport to become more welcoming to individuals of varied backgrounds. Acknowledging Formula One's steps towards diversity, he expressed pride in promoting the sport's representational growth.
Hamilton envisions a future where young aspiring engineers from all walks of life see themselves in the racing industry or even in space exploration. Desiring a level playing field, his journey inspires and directs attention to forming an inclusive path within the highly competitive environments he loves.