Hamilton aims higher: 'Making the sport more open and inclusive'

Lewis Hamilton hopes to capture his eighth world title in his Formula 1 career this season. The British driver will have to deal with Max Verstappen who is still in the race and who seems to have a good chance of winning. However, despite the fight, Hamilton also has time for other things.

The Mercedes driver scored his 100th victory last weekend, putting himself back in a great line-up. However, Hamilton still sees opportunities to make strides. "It's important to never stop dreaming," he told Sky Italia. "Every year I create for myself a list of goals I want to achieve. I then set about ten goals for myself, but often only one or two succeed."

Hamilton is not only thinking about his own career, he is also trying to do his bit to improve the Formula One world in a broader sense. "My dream this year is to make the sport more open and inclusive. I'm currently creating a new pathway for people to walk on who could never normally be part of this sport."

Whereas Mercedes was the favourite for a win at the Grands Prix of Italy and Russia, Red Bull Racing looks to be competing for pole position again in Turkey. The circuits in the United States, Mexico and Brazil also seem to suit Verstappen well.