Hamilton sees world titles in perspective: 'They're not changing anything'

Lewis Hamilton is known not only as a top driver who has won no less than seven world titles, but also as a driver who does a lot outside the sport for good causes. The Brit has never regretted that he went in that direction, as he explains in conversation with Sky Sports.

Whereas in the past the Mercedes driver focused exclusively on his races, there came a moment when he realized that there was more to life. Since then he has been concerned with human rights, women's rights and racism, among other things. He thinks it's only natural that he uses his position to draw attention, he reveals in the interview.

"I think as I started getting older, I started thinking I am winning these championships but what does it really mean," wonders Hamilton aloud. "I realised that these championships are very rewarding personally but they're not changing anything."

Hamilton can still count on a lot of support from Mercedes. For example, Toto Wolff hinted this week that he still considers Hamilton the best driver in the driver's field. In addition, the team boss let it be known that he also thinks George Russell is better than competitor Max Verstappen.