He was a villain for many in 2008 when he beat Felipe Massa in the final corner to win the championship, but Lewis Hamilton has come a long way since. His undying love and affection for Brazil have earned him honorary citizenship of the country. Moreover, the Mercedes driver is exploring the country, and the people celebrated him in a very special way.
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Lewis Hamilton staged an ultimate comeback last season as he went on to win the Brazilian GP and kept his championship hopes alive. The Mercedes driver will be hoping to stage a similar fightback in Brazil. However, the stakes are very different this time around. Lewis will be looking to score the Silver Arrows’ first win of the season at Interlagos.
Hamilton was elated after receiving honorary citizenship of the country. He said, “I’d like to say a big, big thank you to everyone here at the house, for all those who’ve moved mountains to make this day possible. It is honestly the greatest honour for me to be here receiving and accepting this citizenship. I really do feel like now I’m one of you, finally.”
Moreover, Hamilton took to Instagram to show a giant Ayrton Senna-like mural of him. Additionally, he also visited and signed his autograph on the fantastic artwork of the 7-time world champion.
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The former McLaren man will be looking to celebrate the occasion by standing on the top spot of the podium with the Brazilian flag wrapped around his back like last year. However, he’ll have the daunting task of beating the Red Bull of arch-rival, Max Verstappen.
F1 fans lose their cool as Lewis Hamilton approves his Senna-esque mural in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton’s beautiful mural was the talking point among many fans on Twitter. He approved the beautiful work of art and shared it on his Instagram stories. Furthermore, fans shared their approval on Twitter as well. Many fans could not believe their eyes as they revealed Hamilton’s mural.
this is incredible 🤩 pic.twitter.com/iJNufIKlbW
— soph (@sophwebsterxx) November 10, 2022
📲 “speechless” – Lewis Hamilton via IG Story #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/JnIqRkuCc9
— Sir Lewis Hamilton Updates (@SirLewisUpdates) November 10, 2022
So smooth🥵 pic.twitter.com/8doyWW9QLK
— 𝕀 𝕢 𝕣 𝕒 𝕙 ~ (@iqrahmbhutta44) November 10, 2022
Fans acknowledged the fact that such a moment is truly special.
That's just special
— MoMpiira (@maureen_mpiira) November 10, 2022
Lewis Hamilton 🤝🏾 Ayrton Senna pic.twitter.com/KOufZ8LsbY
— Stefanie (@fastpitstop) November 10, 2022
lewis hamilton went to autograph the art they made to him in a public school in brasil 💚 pic.twitter.com/2W61pFeKs6
— ☆ 🇧🇷 gp (@dearlews) November 10, 2022
A mural of Lewis Hamilton, the Brazilian formula 1 driver. pic.twitter.com/ALhqnJRbv0
— Ikaris (@Eternal11th) November 10, 2022
Furthermore, fans also praised the artist, Eduardo Kobra, and claimed his work is often stunning.
lewis hamilton signed his mural in Brazil 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/GGh3SZFNYv
— fake martyna (@burning__fire) November 10, 2022
OH MY GOD, Eduardo Kobra made this Lewis Hamilton mural 😧❤️ His art has always been STUNNING ✨ pic.twitter.com/66FTGLD2wV
— iesh🍒 (@LEWISHAMIL7ON) November 10, 2022
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Lewis at the Lasar Segall school with their tribute to him with an art of him at a wall and a Senna's statue from Senna's family 😍#BrazilGP #lh44 pic.twitter.com/809pWCb6sx
— Sara chaafi LH44 (@sarah44lewis) November 10, 2022
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Despite the chances of winning against him, if there’s anyone that can beat the odds, it’s Lewis Hamilton. Moreover, the Mercedes driver has been in rich form post-summer break. Can the 7-time champion surprise the grid and take away a ‘home’ win this season?
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