Hamilton accepts but always aware of danger


Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends the second free practice session of the Russian F1 Grand Prix in the Sochi Autodrom circuit October 10, 2014. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

SOCHI Russia (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton is all too aware of the risks of racing, even without the cloud cast over Formula One by Jules Bianchi's accident, but the championship leader would not have it any other way.

The Briton, champion with McLaren in 2008 and winner of eight races so far this year with Mercedes, knows he is taking his life in his hands when he steps into the cockpit -- however safe the cars may be.

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