Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton had a playful time after the Brazilian Grand Prix. Both the Ferrari drivers hoped to have seen better results this weekend while Mercedes cried over the slow car. Nonetheless, both the drivers knew how to feel better instantly.
In Formula 1, drivers are often seen celebrating amusingly. The driver can be seen kicking each other as a friendly gesture a lot of times. One of the many times was Sebastian Vette’s retirement.
The Mercedes team had one of the worst lucks at the Brazilian Grand Prix last weekend. What seemed to have started as a great weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix, turned into a nightmare. Lewis Hamilton won his 197th podium. However, the car did not seem to have performed well in Sao Paulo.
Carlos instantly sees Lewis and kicks him 💀 pic.twitter.com/CnzuqVznm4
— Chanel⁵⁵ (@Carlos55edits) November 6, 2023
Nonetheless, the Brit knew how to keep his hopes high and hoped to make a comeback from the midfield. The driver also participated in a tiny hilarious banter with the Ferrari driver after the race. Carlos Sainz started his race from P8 and finished the race and got the team some points. However, the same could not be said about his teammate who regardless of starting front of the grid spun out of the race before it could begin.
When Carlos Sainz waited for his interview post-race, he noticed Lewis Hamilton standing in the corner. The Brit smiled and walked towards him to which Sainz quickly kicked him. However, the two kept smiling and made it clear that it was nothing but a funny banter.
Lewis Hamilton mentions one similarity between his father and Ayrton Senna
Lewis Hamilton has seen major ups and downs in his life. After being a victim of racism and discrimination, the driver made it to Formula 1. However, the hard path to his success was something that has been highlighted many times. The Brit, through those dark times, had people who made him believe anything was possible.
Hamilton has made history in motorsport. When talking about some of the legends of F1, the name Lewis Hamilton is always mentioned. The driver has won seven world championships and 103 races. Apart from that, he has also won 197 podiums, breaking his record. However, the champion was inspired daily by his father and Ayrton Senna.
The people who inspired @LewisHamilton the most. ❤️
Who inspires you? pic.twitter.com/xjRLNddnyK
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) November 7, 2023
During an interview, Lewis Hamilton talked about how his father and Senna inspired him. He said, “My father was always my hero. Seeing him get up every day and really wor. His work ethic is something that I adapted. And then it was Ayrton Senna for me. I was four or five years old when I started watching him and he showed me what was possible.”
The driver continues to celebrate his podium wins with his father. He also paid tribute to Ayrton Senna during the weekend in Sao Paulo.