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One does not achieve seven F1 drivers’ titles without hard work and talent. Undoubtedly, Lewis Hamilton has applied a mixture of both to soar through and achieve the top heights in the sport.

Looking back on the 2020 season, the Briton hardly put a foot wrong in the races. Despite seeming slow in the initial practice and qualifying sessions, he would arrive with serious pace to either take pole position or start in second.

The 36-year-old, though, believes that he could still make increased improvements to his ‘technical qualities’ on track. Speaking in an interview, he also felt he can refine the physical preparation required for the races.

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Can also optimize the use of energy, says Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton stated, “I am convinced so. Talent is what Mother Nature gives us, but the technical qualities can always be increased.” (translated via Google Translate)

“I am referring to the application, the use of the tools, the understanding of the machine and the way you communicate with the engineers. of the team.”

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Assessing the track to set fast lap times and tire management are areas that Hamilton has worked upon en route winning world championships. But considering he is not growing any younger, there is also a special emphasis on physical preparation as well.

“You can also refine your physical preparation and optimize the use of energy. All aspects on which I focus in order to move forward,” concluded Hamilton.

Winning the eighth F1 title will place Hamilton atop the champions’ list

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The Briton has come leaps and bounds since his first title win in 2008 with McLaren. Back in the day, no one expected him to equal the great Michael Schumacher’s championships tally.

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However, the perseverance to continue improving coupled with his Mercedes move has elevated Hamilton to a whole different level. Seemingly then, with the form he is in, it is hard to see a challenger come close and usurp the Mercedes No.44 to a championship title in 2021.

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Regardless of what the future holds, Hamilton has become a true F1 legend owing to his highest level of racing. However, an eighth F1 title will certainly add more weight to what has already been an incredibly illustrious career.

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