Lewis HamiltonPosted in Articles, Interviews, Media Archive, United Kingdom, Videos on 2017-03-03 16:35Z by Steven |
60 Minutes
CBS News
2015-12-13
 Lewis Hamilton shows off Formula One car to Charlie Rose |
The following is a script from “Lewis Hamilton” which aired on Dec. 13, 2015. Charlie Rose is the correspondent. Keith Sharman, producer.
There is nothing like Formula One in terms of global popularity, glamour and speed. The racing series is considered the pinnacle of motor sports. Most Americans haven’t heard of its biggest star — his name is Lewis Hamilton. Even if car races aren’t your thing, there’s still much to admire in Hamilton’s inspiring story of beating the odds and breaking through barriers. But if you do like speed…buckle up…because you’re about to experience the indescribable rush of driving one of the fastest race cars on the planet.
Lewis Hamilton: Nothing can really prepare you for when you get in the Formula One car. Knowing that you’re driving a multimillion-dollar car, and if you crash it it’s going to cost a lot of money, and they might not give you another chance, is scary…
…Worldwide, Formula One generated more than two billion dollars last season but remains a niche sport in the United States.
F1 executives hope Hamilton can change that.
They have never seen a star like him before.
Charlie Rose: How many black drivers in Formula One?
Lewis Hamilton: One.
Charlie Rose: Why is that?
Lewis Hamilton: Well, I don’t know. I think in the future there’ll be more.
Charlie Rose: You’re a role model?
Lewis Hamilton: I hope so….