How "demons" showcased Hamilton's humanity in F1 2019
Barely an hour after he had sealed his sixth Formula 1 world title with second place in the US Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton faced the media for his champion's press conference. In doing so, he revealed his humanity perhaps more than ever before
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In his most triumphant hour, confronted with the enormity of his latest achievement for the first time, Lewis Hamilton was in a reflective mood.
The newly confirmed six-time Formula 1 world champion has seemed immortal at times during what he considers his best season so far. But Hamilton has rarely looked as human, and seemed as vulnerable, as when he sat down to give a champion's address barely an hour after wrapping up his latest title.
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