Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career.
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"That's how racing should be. It should be back and forth, back and forth."
— Lewis Hamilton , Athlete
"Going to 8MJs probably helps a tiny bit, but the basics are the same."
— Max Verstappen , Athlete
"It's never ruined. I don't think you can ever ruin this track."
— Lando Norris , Athlete
Key People
Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque racing driver competing in Formula 1 for Ferrari.
British racing driver and defending champion in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver and the reigning Formula 1 World Champion.
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Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career.
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