And thats not counting the 60-plus laps he drives on the track each race day either.
Its no surprise then, that Hamilton craves a little bit of stillness when he finds himself alone.
And for as long as he can remember, Hamilton has found his solace in music.
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Music is the biggest part of my life, Hamilton says.
Its the most important thing that keeps me sane.
Marriott, the driver says, has been so accommodating in all these different places that Ive been to.
Another has been finding space for the driver to make music while on the road.
Hamiltons musical aspirations started at an early age.
His father played in a reggae band, which inspired him to pick up a guitar at 13.
He wrote his first song an R&B track called Never Again was he was 21.
After that: I was hooked.
Its sick, I love that song.
Thats probably the coolest track out there right now, he gushes.
I never got into music, to put the music up, he says.
Further complicating things, at least from this perspective, has been Hamiltons incredibly close relationship with his fans.
Its a real privilege, he says.
And you feel like youre on a journey with those people that you connect with.
So when you lose, you lose together, and when you win, you win together.
Most fans are so kind to go out of their way.
I dont carry around gifts with me, and often Ive just come from the airport.
But Hamilton is also a consummate perfectionist.
So for now, Hamilton is just making music for himself.
As he approaches two decades in the sport, has he started to think about his legacy?
Thats what Im thinking about every day.
