08-11-2022, 12:28 PM
Lewis Hamilton has officially received Brazilian citizenship at a ceremony in the country’s capital, Brasilia.
The seven-time former World Champion was first linked with becoming a citizen of Brazil after winning last year’s grand prix at Interlagos, his third victory at the venue where he also captured his first Drivers’ title in 2008.
That suggestion was made by congressman Andre Figueiredo after Hamilton held a Brazilian flag behind him on the podium, his love for the country having stemmed from his childhood admiration for Ayrton Senna.
The Mercedes driver attended the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil to receive his honorary citizenship.
The seven-time former World Champion was first linked with becoming a citizen of Brazil after winning last year’s grand prix at Interlagos, his third victory at the venue where he also captured his first Drivers’ title in 2008.
That suggestion was made by congressman Andre Figueiredo after Hamilton held a Brazilian flag behind him on the podium, his love for the country having stemmed from his childhood admiration for Ayrton Senna.
The Mercedes driver attended the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil to receive his honorary citizenship.
"When a man holds you round the throat, I don't think he has come to apologise"
Ayrton Senna on Nigel Mansell, SPA 1987.