Answer — Exercise 3
12.4 - Billion dollar man·Speakout Pre-Intermediate - Students' Book
Question
Watch the DVD. What type of things do you learn about Lewis Hamilton and F1? Use the ideas in the box to help you.
Answer
- who he is now → Hamilton is a world famous F1 driver, model, celebrity and winner, loved by many.
- F1 facts → F1 is a glamorous sport that takes place in some of the world's richest locations. It involves fame, money and glory.
- early days as a racer → Hamilton started racing electric cars as a six-year-old; then he progressed to go-karts. He won four British go-karting championships.
- teenage ambitions → As a teenager, he wanted to be F1 champion by the age of twenty.
- route to F1 → He joined F3, was the best driver, moved up a level (where he stayed for two years) and then joined F1.