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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Styria at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Lewis Hamilton turned 37 on January 7, and wishes for the 7-time world champion are pouring in from all around the world. Many all-time greats in other sports have wished the British icon; one such person is Billie Jean King, the legendary tennis player.
The American didn’t just send Hamilton birthday wishes but also tweeted about the stats that he accomplished in the world of Formula One. It was a touching moment in the world of sports, as it showed that ‘game recognizes game’.
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Formula One F1 – Dutch Grand Prix – Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands – September 2, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during the FIA Press Conference Pool via REUTERS/Andrej Isakovic
Billie Jean King wishes Lewis Hamilton on his birthday
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King is perhaps one of the greatest sports personalities in the world. What is admirable about her is that she recognizes talent and doesn’t hesitate to appreciate it. This was the exact case when she wished the Mercedes driver on his 37th birthday.
Wishing a very happy birthday to @LewisHamilton:
—7x @F1 World Champion
—Most wins in F1 history
—Most points in F1 history
—Most podium finishesHe is also a terrific champion for equality! https://t.co/VymsvTi4mW
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 7, 2022
She tweeted, “Wishing a very happy birthday to Lewis Hamilton 7x F1 World Champion —Most wins in F1 history —Most points in F1 history —Most podium finishes. He is also a terrific champion for equality!”
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How did Mercedes perform in 2021?
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The Silver Arrows battled Red Bull throughout the season, both in the constructors’ and drivers’ championships. Lewis Hamilton finished with eight victories, five pole positions, and seventeen podium finishes, while Valtteri Bottas finished with one victory, four pole positions, and eleven podium finishes.
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Formula One F1 – Italian Grand Prix – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy – September 10, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Hamilton accumulated 387.5 points, and Bottas bagged 226 points, giving a total of 613.5 points to the Brackley-based outfit, which saw them win the constructors’ championship. Unfortunately, even after this stellar season, Lewis failed to win his eighth title in the world of Formula One.
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With the start of the 2022 season just a few months away, the Brackley-based team is looking forward to the winter break and hopes to return stronger. The new pairing, which includes Hamilton and George Russell, gives the team hope for the coming season. They will undoubtedly try for a ninth Formula One constructors’ championship.
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