Hamilton: I'm only human
Re-published from Planet F1. Friday 18th July 2008 Lewis Hamilton may exude a cool persona moments before the start of every grand prix but he has conceded to suffering pre-race nerves. Hamilton admits to playing out in his mind numerous scenarios once the five red lights disappear to signal a frantic run down towards the first corner. But it is the kind of adrenaline rush that drives on Hamilton as he bids to become Formula One World Champion this year. "Well, I'm human," smiled Hamilton, quashing the thought he would have ice running through his veins in the race build-up. "There are nerves, but not the kind thinking I might fail. They are of excitement, with the adrenaline pumping. "It's about whether I will get the start perfect; what will happen in the first corner, because it's an unknown. You've no clue. "It's a question of: do I go left or right?; do I brake early...