Hamilton: 'There's nothing to do but accept that'

Lewis Hamilton has been driving in Formula 1 since 2007 and has therefore seen many changes. Motorsport keeps developing though, so there will be big changes to the rules in the years to come. The Englishman doesn't always think this is a good thing.

The seven-time world champion is keeping a close eye on developments. "If you are in F1 you have to understand the technology that is going on and the complications of the budget cap," Hamilton said in conversation with AS.com. "For example, I did a tyre test with 18-inch tyres to see what the difference is, how it's going to affect me as a driver when I drive the car next year."

Hamilton thinks the changes will have a big effect on the future of the sport. "The cars will be heavier and slower, and I think that's a step backwards. We need to be faster and more efficient. These cars were better when they were lighter. But the people in charge made those decisions and there's nothing to do but accept that."

The Mercedes driver is in first place in the world championship for now, but Max Verstappen is not far behind him. The Dutchman is 14 points behind Hamilton after four races. Valtteri Bottas is currently in third place.