Lewis Hamilton says Formula E threatens a lot of what makes racing great

Forgive Lewis Hamilton if he is feeling a little bit threatened these days. After all, the five-time Formula 1 champion believe that electric cars — Formula E, in particular – threaten the "basic essence of motorsport."

Still, Hamilton enjoys watching Formula E grow.

"The cars are getting cooler every year," Hamilton told European media outlet Sport Bild. "I watch the races and find it fascinating to see the future of car racing."

So while he thinks Formula E is entertaining, it's still hard to compare with the things that inspired him as a kid.

"This new generation doesn't know the smells of the past or the crazy sound of the 10-cylinder engines, for example.

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