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7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton set to receive honorary citizenship in Brazil ahead of Sao Paolo GP

Somin Bhattacharjee
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7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton set to receive honorary citizenship in Brazil ahead of Sao Paolo GP

It’s no secret that Lewis Hamilton loves Brazil. The Brit has often cited three-time F1 Champion Ayrton Senna as his biggest inspiration, and at last year’s race in Brazil, he did a lap around Interlagos while waving the Brazilian flag.

The locals loved this, and in June of 2022, it was announced that Hamilton would become an honorary citizen of the South American nation. Brazil’s federal deputy André Figueiredo felt that the Mercedes ace deserved this because of the latter’s imitation of Senna after the race.

Hamilton was ecstatic and thanked all the Brazilians for honoring him with this citizenship.

“Wordless! Today I became an honorary citizen of one of my favorite places in the world,” he said on Twitter. “I don’t even know what to say now. Thanks, Brazil. I love you.”

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Lewis Hamilton to be honored ahead of F1’s penultimate race in 2022

There are just two races left in 2022 with the penultimate outing taking place in Sao Paolo next week. Hamilton will be getting his citizenship right before one of his favorite Grand Prix.

The 2022 Sao Paolo GP weekend starts on Friday, 11th November but Hamilton’s week in Brazil will start on Monday, 7th November. The 37-year-old will travel to Brasilia and receive the honorary citizenship at 2 PM in the Chamber of Deputies. After the ceremony, he will travel to the British embassy for another event. There, he will meet the leaders of black and social movements.

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Hamilton hoping to end a winless streak in Interlagos

Hamilton has been a race-winner in every single season since making his debut in 2007. This year, however, his team failed to cope with the regulation changes as well as Ferrari and Red Bull. It took him a lot of time to get up to speed with the W13 and is still win-less with two races left.

Regardless, they improved as the season progressed and have matched Ferrari in terms of pace. Both Championships have fallen in favor of Red Bull, but the Silver Arrows are hoping to end the season on a high. Team principal Toto Wolff admitted that their winning a race in Brazil or Abu Dhabi would be a statement to their rivals on the track.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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