Lewis Hamilton has made a name for himself statistically the most successful F1 driver in the history of the sport.
The seven-time world champion drives one of the fastest car classes on the most difficult and dangerous roads in the world.
Because of this, most assume that he is fearless. But in his own words, the British tend to question his bravery when it comes to Australia’s wildlife.
Speaking to fans at the Australian GP, Hamilton revealed (according to the Australian GP’s official YouTube channel) “Australia, it’s crazy.. All the dangerous animals in the world are here.
Every time I come here I look under my toilets. I will check the shoes. Even though I put my helmet on yesterday, I looked in!”Hamilton’s observations about Australia are mostly accurate.
Indeed, the country has one of the most diverse populations of animals, insects and reptiles.
Discussing his phobias when visiting Australia, Hamilton also revealed that one of his friends had a close encounter with a shark during a recent surfing trip.
Fears aside, this is the street circuit in Australia’s Albert Park. of the best places for F1 fans to experience a Grand Prix race. The 2024 Australian GP didn’t disappoint either with one of the most interesting races in recent memory.
Ferrari emerged as the biggest winners after the 2024 Australian GP.The race weekend got off to a promising start for the fans, Red Bull did not seem to rule.down as before.
Although Max Verstappen still pulled away from Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari, the race took a surprising turn.
When Verstappen had to retire on the third lap due to brake system failure, Sainz gained momentum and continued. for a spectacular victory.
Apart from Charles Leclerc finishing second, Ferrari took a perfect 1-2.Like Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton had an unforgettable race. A power plant failure forced the Briton to withdraw from the race.
However, Mercedes’ problems did not end there when George Russell crashed while chasing Fernando Alonso in P6 on the final lap of the Grand Prix. With both Hamilton and Russell recording DNFs, Mercedes failed to gain any points..