Lewis Hamilton: Fired my dad, like Beyonce 

This guy doing the interview is superb.. doesnt rush through and lets him answer the question. more of this

His life story deserves a movie, similarly to Senna’s. He and his dad overcome soooo many barriers to succeed....beautiful to hear, it will be even more emotional when we see a movie in the future...

He did his dad a favor actually.Now his dad can rest from all his hard work and enjoy the rest of his life.There couldn't have been any easy way to say "Dad I got this,you can relax now".Why would anyone want their parents living in hotel rooms constantly when they can now afford to retire and enjoy their life.The word "fire" sounds harsh but it's so they can have an even better relationship outside of business.I bet now is father is just dealing with Lewis when he visits rather than "Lewis Hamilton" F1 champion.

Lewis... what an amazing natural talent. No money, no pedigree. Go out there and thrash the snobs. Man need to make a movie about that.

I think I can hear Lewis' voice get a bit shakey, when he recalls how hard his father worked, and how they did well in karting together. Good on ya, Lewis! Although I'm much older than you, you're a hero to me! Cheers from Orange County, Los Angeles!

I think Lewis is one of the honest and most colourful drivers & personalities of F1. He never backs down to answer the more personal or challenging questions.

I have never, ever, seen this Lewis Hamilton before. I knew it was not easy for him but this whole interview made me saw something else. I may have changed my perception of him now.

Very few people are lucky enough to have a dad like his. Great parents make great kids.

You hardly ever see his father at the races anymore. His brother is almost always there, but his father is noticeably absent.

This interview makes me proud to be a DAD!! Respect to your Dad what a hero he is. I miss my Dad every day! May his gentle soul rest in heaven.

it so sad that now (2021) he receive so many hatred. For me, he's arguably one of the best of all time, he shown his talent since his young age. Also, even tho he embrace his celebrity life, we never see him being caught in a scandal. He's a good role model for a young driver

This had to be one of the hardest talks to have with anyone. If my dad had to work 3/4 jobs and drive me around to get my career on track. I'd be cutting him a cheque every month of my life after we'd cut professional ties.

It's a travesty when you grow up without a wise loving dad giving you valuable input.

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Great interview 👍🏼 I like it how you let Lewis speak without spending into his words and listening 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 That how a interview should be, great job

Lewis Hamilton and his dad are both Legends

Im so proud of that family, in the sense that they had not much money in a privileged mans sport, they were black, Lewis is mixed and when he said they werent always welcome at meets, you know it was a skin colour thing. His father sacrificed his own happiness for Lewis to be able to fulfil his talent and now look at them, its a really beautiful story and its why I still support Lewis! Hes a great of this sport and a very gracious person, He understands where he came from, who helped him and how it relates to his life and career today. Hes a down to earth dude, always thanking the team for their hard work in getting him a competitive car, thanks his fans for the support, its a rarity in the upper echelon of sports and entertainment.

Great interview. Good questions and well presented.

dad done a good job. time to take a back seat and enjoy the fruits of his labour. let boy be a man now

😔I hope he and his dad can recover and be close. His dad made so many sacrifices so Lewis could be successful. 😔

This chap is a really really good at interviewing 110%..

am i the only one crying? gosh, when he described about his childhood and how hard his father worked for him.. and all of it payed off and Lewis is the best in the game now. that just hit so close to home. his dad must be so proud. and relieved of his duties. incredible. God bless him. what a man. and what a great dad.

Most Americans , don't know anything about this guy, he grew up to be what I wanted , but my mom told me it was too expensive in the end. It's almost like Deja Vu watching and listening to his story. Someone finished the dream, good for you Lewis. And yes we can race and win also. NASCAR here we come!!!

What a Dad.......As Lewis says his Dad is the real hero LH is just in the lime light

I would do the same with my father, let him rest and enjoy life , give all the best from this world and from me for building a great life

Well done Graham! Very nice way of letting the guest open up. Hats off. First time I see you but I will watch more interviews for sure and I hope many interesting guests will choose you as their interviewer.

A very good interview from both people taking the TIME to let the conversation happen... even through difficulty ..and finally it works..

His father worked 4 jobs to support LH. Father Hamilton deserves an epic retired life! ❤️

Parents have to know when to let go ! Lewis is evidently grateful and appreciative of the work his dad did , as I expect he made it worthwhile to him, to enjoy his retirement . With all the money Lewis makes, he can have his dad living in total comfort and luxury ! and I expect he does. Time to move on. Take a back seat, dad, you did your deed !!!!! Now, enjoy your retirement.

I understand his position 100%, he wanted a father plus he doesn't want his dad to work hard anymore. I know it's tough for some people to understand him no longer wants his father to be his manager but until you are in this predictament you will never understand.

What an inspirational father. Hopefully, one day, Lewis can be an inspirational father too.

I really liked this interview and what Lewis had to say. He's a humble person and really learned from his father and family how to be a good person. I can tell just by all his interviews a good size of his personality.

He can't sleep because he saw that his dad wouldn't sleep working to get Lewis where he is! And it's respect! His dad instilled a lot and Lewis was ready to fly on his own. trusting that the values were imbedded in his DNA.

What a story that his dad did for him. Dads are the best!

I suppose when you show your son how to build a life for himself, this might be the painful result. I hope your pain soon passes. Well done Anthony! Take a bow. Like so many father / son relationships, this one will take time to "come right." I sincerely hope this happens sooner than later so these two strong men can spend time both reflecting on the past, and looking to the future. Mister Hamilton, you've raised a fine son.

yo Bensinger, I genuinely LOVE your interview technique, very entertaining and actually very informative, great job dude :-)

Chicken noodle soup, bacon sandwiches and F1......what more could one ask for!

Best interviewer alive #Graham Bensinger

Lewis hair did a better comeback then he did in 2018

Top notch Dad, a true symbol of how fathers should be

The relationship and succes of Lewis and his dad can make good movie..i would pay 100$ to watch the movie😊

Hope you set up your dad for life as he's put in so much to where you are now. Bless your family.

He wants his dad to have a good life now and be a Dad and chill and have a Beer ,you can see he loves his Dad and what he did for him . His dad will never want again

That tittle is disrespectful but i guess you have to clickbait am i right?

You know what you guys don't understand about Sir. Lewis Hamilton. He speaks out loud on the track. You do this by understanding the track your on and where you are at on that track at all times. Sir. Lewis Hamilton understand how and where to position his car this forcing Max to error. That's why he is the Black Mamba of F1. CONGRATULATIONS Sir. Lewis Hamilton 1st win 22 to go. Peace

You are blessed wirh a father like that Lewis. He was there for you to pave your road to succes. Don't let him down now.

To the Hamiltons , father and son I salute you .

And all those that looked down on them, are now looking up at them. Good on you Lewis and Dad. Firing his dad was difficult for both but hopefully they've healed from it. Love conquers all.

It's unbelievable Testament the love that a father has for his children same as a mother's too make a long short parents will do anything for their children in most cases

Beautiful. This young man is extraordinary. It's hard for us, parents, to let go; what we never have to let go of is the LOVE. Beautiful

Lewis Hamilton talking about motorsports as a way for him and his Dad to bond made me choke up a bit; add to that the pre_race meal of a cup of noodle soup and bacon sandwiches shared at the back of the trailer with his Dad while using a gas heater for warmth is beautiful 😊

At a pivotal time in his life and career, Lewis took necessary steps to get himself to an even higher level.

I hope he's treating his old man like a proper King.

You are not on my team. But i really respect your performances.thanks louis

The amount of hate this guy gets. Fills me with so much anger.

Been my favorite since day one. Fantastic interview.

This guy is so humble, glad he was so successful and sets such an awesome example for everyone!

Well done indeed... I always wanted to know why/how that situation played out... It's nice to hear it from Lewis' mouth instead of some sensationalized article in a gossip rag... Thanks for the post...

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Man that's how I wanna be with my sons, I really want to show them how to work hard and what the fruits of hardwork taste like and above those have a relationship where I'd do anything for them so they can understand what a father/provider should be like

His dad is also a 7x Champion and more in the future

His dad probably thought they'd be a team forever after they made it to F1, this must have devastated him

Very good interview been watching 1 by 1 lol ...love to meet this guy been watching and following ever since he was on blue peter with a rc car ....keep up the good work greatvids...5x

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Excellent interview. That's a side of Lewis we seldom (if ever) see in the limelight. Good job.

Fantastic interview you are the best. Love you both .

For every Lewis father, there are 1,000s of others doing the same thing, working 3 or more jobs to try to help their kid race. We don't hear about those stories because they don't make it.

He must wear contactlenses driving that F1 machine... 🙈

Congratulations on your 6th world championship 2019

Nice interview. What happened to Hamilton's hair? He now has more on top than when he was younger.

Man, you got yourself a like and a sub. Keep up the great work.

this man and his response is more than impressive . i remember some wise/inspired advice from a famous catholic priest /author about the greatest present you could give another was your presence .and that's what lewis has mastered and displayed here. complete authenticity no acting or playing a role. and maybe more importantly he'd do that with himself.he would have saved himself a lot of wasted time because he's humble [sees things as they really are and can state it whereas the opposite ,pride doesn't /can't see things as they really are so ,comes the inevitable fall ,when god/the universe/circumstances demonstrates that you've been having yourself on .]

One of the best if not the best interviewers in the biz!

People moan because he has the best car, but you have to be the best to be given the seat!

Amazing. The bond will renew. I see it

I guess it is difficult to get your parents to a state when they declare, Okay you are on your own, free to do whatever you feel right, but if you ever need advice, I'll be there to support you.

There needs to be a movie on Hamilton . I know I’d watch it

Lewis must be grateful because his father gave so much.

It is very clear how difficult this question is to answer

I just love Lewis!

I didn’t really like Lewis that much until this video, upmost respect for the dude.

You are so good looking and on the inside too the way you conduct yourself and you speak so beautifully. Great interview despite the touchy subject

Respect Lewis Hamilton and your Dad who believed in you!

On a separate note, I kinda don't like that it's not one constant interview in these highlights, but I like how it's separated. Of course, separating it like this drastically increases the profit from one interview, but it isn't as annoying as many ways people segment things on RU-vid.

What a great story...reminds me to hug n thank my parents when I see them

Oh by they way people who say he fired his dad is a bad thing... your dad is a mentor, you dont want have relationship which is all about business.. His dad has been helping all his life, always will, did you all not consider its time for his family, dad to enjoy life... his dad has made lots of money... no issues there, he can enjoy with his son, like father and son, as it should be.

Bible states... When your children become adults. Let them go. Be there to support them. Emotionally. Spiritually etc. Your a family... But do not smother your children. Respect them. And dont ever try to guilt them. Your heading for trouble. It's all about boundaries...

"There's really no right way of doing it." 2 seconds later. "If it's not done right it can be so detrimental .. "

It was time. It’s tough to mix family with business. His career became a business. Sometime for the relationship to survive, it’s best for the parents to NOT be a perpetual manager. I’m glad Lewis and his dad came out the on the good side of the professional “breakup.”

Love your interviews can't wait when you interview beyonce

I hope Lewis' dad tells him he is proud of his accomplishments. To fail in doing this will ruin all the help.

Lewis has really great hair implant!! (On the picture with his dad you can clearly see how he’s going bald like his dad)

That carpet, i just want to roll in it. This type of rug should not be touched with shoes.

Why use the word "Fired" in this video's title? it's misleading and not entirely accurate, useless you were in the same room as Lewis and his Dad, you (The person who uploaded this video and titled it) shouldn't try and create Lewis Hamilton as some horrible tyrant who fires his Dad etc....

Strange Lewis has more hair now than in the thumbnail.... 🤔😂

1:47 Lewis's hair !

huge respect for Hamilton...

I hope his dad has taken this decision positively otherwise it would kill him.

He's had a few bone head moments but I really like this guy. We've all had a few of those moments in reality.

If his father was still managing him, he would of kept the cling on, so called celebs away, all the people who Lewis thinks are his friends, but are there for the free ride, I do believe Lewis would have won more championships if his father was still there. The positive bit though is now nick has his fathers full attention in his quest for Motorsport glory!