Hamilton wants to ‘drown out noise’ and focus on F1

Grand Prix of the Netherlands

Dates: 29-31-Aug, 2018 Start time: 14:00 BST on Sunday

After a challenging weekend in Hungary before the summer break, Lewis Hamilton says he needs to “drown out the noise” and concentrate on his love of Formula 1.

The 40-year-old claimed that after qualifying in 12th place at the Hungaoring last time out, he was “just useless,” while Charles Leclerc, a Ferrari team-mate, took the pole position.

Hamilton started the race poorly, but he came back after the shutdown with a positive outlook for the next 10 races.

According to Hamilton, “It’s about calming some things down and getting back to… focusing on my love-filled job.”

Hamilton claimed that his lack of pace had nothing to do with the car and that he had struggled in Budapest after his remarks following his qualifying struggles in front of the media. In his first season with the Italian team, he is 12-5 in the qualifying matchup with Leclerc.

After a break with friends, family, and Roscoe, Hamilton admitted that his comments were “just stupid.” “It’s obviously not how I feel,” Hamilton said.

I’ve enjoyed unplugging and being away. then simply restore my core. That’s how I’ve always been, doing lots of daily meditation and showing gratitude in everything.

Hamilton’s Ferrari debut did not reach the heights that many people had anticipated. In March, he took the pole position in the Chinese sprint competition, but Monegasque Leclerc has since won all five of Ferrari’s top podiums this year.

Everyone on the team still believes in the potential and what we can accomplish together, Hamilton said.

Hamilton, a seven-time world champion and the reigning champion of F1, is publicly known, including among his fellow drivers, for his credentials.

Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion and Hamilton’s team-mate for one season at McLaren, said, “From the outside, you never know for sure what is going on, but Lewis doesn’t need to prove anything,”

He is a fantastic driver who will eventually figure out how to drive at the top speed. You must respect him and Ferrari as a team without exception.

Except for McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who are one and two in the title race, most drivers are anticipating 2026, when the regulation changes usher in a new era, according to Alonso’s statement.

With only 14 races left, “I believe almost everyone in the field, bar two,” said Russell, “I think, with the opportunity to fight for the championship in 2026,” they are anticipating.”

For a person like Lewis, that is what they are dedicated to, not just getting in the points.