Lewis Hamilton may still be feeling the after-effects of COVID-19 , but his fighting spirit is stronger than ever.

Earlier this month, the British race car driver revealed that hed tested positive for the coronavirus and had immediately gone into a 10-day stretch of self-isolation. Returning to competition for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, he told reporters that he didnt feel much like his usual self, but was nonetheless grateful to be able to participate after testing negative.

I am destroyed. I do not feel good, said Hamilton, who came in third place on Sunday. But Im happy and grateful I am alive. I live to fight another day and I still managed to finish with a podium.