Lewis Hamilton fears Miami’s beautiful women would ruin his chances of winning at the planned new F1 venue
Britain's world champion jokes he could lose focus at the popular resort if the proposed race goes ahead in October 2019
LEWIS HAMILTON fears beautiful women would ruin his victory chances if Miami's proposed Grand Prix goes ahead.
Britain's world champion, who leads Sebastian Vettel by four points in this year's title chase, is worried by the American coastal city's "many distractions".
If local authorities pass votes next week and next month, then Formula One will be get the green light to race in downturn Miami from October 2019.
And Mercedes ace Hamilton joked he could be badly sidetracked if Miami becomes a venue
The Mail report the 33-year-old as saying: "My friend messaged me about Miami, and I was like 'I'm not winning that race because Miami is exciting, it is awesome and it is a great party spot'
"Oh jeez, it is going to be a hard weekend. I might have to stay out of town.
"There are a lot of beautiful women (in Miami) and there is going to be so many distractions."
Local protesters believe the race would cause many problems across the city.
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But Miami is still expected to give permission for the GP.
Meanwhile, Hamilton believes winning a fifth F1 crown this season would be his hardest achievement in the sport.
He said: "This is definitely the toughest year I have experienced and the team are going through a lot of pressure now
"He (Vettel) has got a bloody good car and it is going to take every ounce of me, and all those that are working with me, to finish ahead of him."
The former Mclaren star added: "This year I have been super, super focused.
"I don't know how many years left of racing I have got.
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"But I can tell you right now that I am enjoying it more than I ever had, even when we haven't had the wins, because of the journey and the travel that I get to do.
"As you get older, you get wiser, and your vision opens up.
"You are absorbing new things and I realise now that I am part of a new culture in racing, hopefully drawing new people to it, and I am still at the forefront of it."
