Lewis Hamilton: “Monza is really, really close to my heart”

10-09-2008 11:28

F1 superstar Hamilton gets revved up for Italian Grand Prix glory

This year’s Formula 1 season has already been ramped up to fever pitch by jaw-dropping performances from Lewis Hamilton. But the star of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Teamcast isn’t ready to kick back and relax just yet. He’s determined to ascend the podium at the Italian Grand Prix on September 14th and says, "Monza is unique: you can literally feel the history of the place, and it is really, really close to my heart."

Lewis kicked off the 2008 season in scorching style when he won the first Grand Prix in Melbourne, having qualified on pole. Despite dramatically destroying his car in practice and having to drive under a spare chassis, he still managed to roar into third place in Bahrain, and was back on the podium yet again at the Spanish Grand Prix.

But for F1 fans, the best is yet to come. Lewis and teammate Heikki Kovalainen are locked in tight with each other and that promises double trouble for all-comers both at Monza and at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 28th. The latter event especially marks a milestone in F1 history, being the first ever F1 GP to be raced at night.

But why read about that here when you can hear Lewis tell you about it himself? Our exclusive podcast features the F1 superstar giving the inside track on his amazing last ditch triumph at Monaco, and his thoughts on the rest of the season - not to mention a crafty peek at some of the pictures he keeps on his mobile. Hit the link below and be first past the flag with the hottest Hamilton hype.