28/04/2020
NEWS STORY
Lewis Hamilton, one of several drivers who have opted to give virtual racing a miss, admits that the lack of the real thing has left a void in his life.
Admitting that he "misses racing everyday", the Briton said on Twitter that "this is the first time since I was eight that I haven't started a season.
"When you live and breathe something you love, there's definitely a big void," he admits.
"But there's always positives to take from these times," he continued. "Right now, we all have time in the world to reflect on our life, our decisions, our goals, the people we have around us, our careers.
"Today, we see clearer skies all over the world, less animals being slaughtered for our pleasure simply because our demands are much lower and everyone staying in.
"Let's not come back the same as we went into this tough time, let's come out of it with better knowledge of our world, changing personal choices and habits.
"Let's come out of this as a new us, a new reinvigorated you, fitter, healthier and more focused but above all, kinder, more generous and gracious and caring for our world and the people in it. I hope we all do."