F1, Brazil: special recognition for Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton named honorary citizen of Brazil

On the occasion of the upcoming Brazilian Grand Prix, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 13, at Interlagos, Lewis Hamilton attended a ceremony, held at the South American state’s Chamber of Deputies, in which he was named an honorary citizen of Brazil.

The seven-time world champion appeared very proud of his recognition and spoke as follows on the sidelines of the event, “Thank you very much to everyone. I am impressed by the love you have shown me all these years. I did not know what to expect from this day, but you all have given me wonderful energy. I would like to thank all the Members who have moved seas and mountains to make this day possible. I love Brazil, I have always loved it, I have incredible memories even before I got there as a Formula 1 driver. The 2021 Grand Prix was one of the most special moments of my life.”

“I want to dedicate this honor to Ayrton Senna, his family and friends. I was five years old when I first saw Ayrton on the track, and that’s when I knew I wanted to be an F1 world champion. As a black driver I am aware of how much progress is needed in Formula 1, but every time I come to Brazil I am so inspired because I see so many people fighting for the same goal. We can achieve great things together,” Hamilton concluded.