“It’s very, very emotional, naturally,” stated Hamilton. “I used to be simply revisiting my childhood as I used to be watching [Ayrton] race right here as a child. Listening to that sound and… watching him drive right here, profitable that race, I simply couldn’t consider that I simply had that likelihood to do this, and it was actually the best honour of my profession.
“To do it right here in entrance of this stunning crowd right here in Brazil, who stood out within the rain all day yesterday, after which have been right here since 4am or 3am this morning… A really, very big day and I’m extremely grateful to everybody who made this occur.”
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Apart from his unabashed love of Senna, Hamilton has a particular reference to Brazil, having received his maiden title right here in dramatic circumstances on the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, whereas 2022 noticed Hamilton made an honorary citizen of the nation.
In the meantime, laps accomplished, Hamilton then had his day job with Mercedes to give attention to, with the seven-time champion set to begin the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from P15 after a disappointing Q1 exit in Sunday morning’s qualifying.
