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Bruno Senna Claims Lewis Hamilton “Helps” in Keeping Ayrton Senna’s Legacy Alive Ahead of Legendary Car’s Run

Somin Bhattacharjee
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Lewis Hamilton(L), Ayrton Senna(R)

In F1, few drivers are better suited to carry forward Ayrton Senna’s legacy than Lewis Hamilton. Not only is the Briton a huge fan of the Brazilian legend, but like Senna, he has captivated the world with his driving and etched his name in F1 history. Recognizing this, the organizers of the Sao Paulo GP invited Hamilton to drive Senna’s car around Interlagos—a tribute that the late driver’s nephew greatly appreciated.

Hamilton will be behind the wheel of the MP4/5B in Brazil this weekend (4:15 PM Eastern Time), and Bruno Senna—like the Interlagos crowd—showcased his approval. “We’re very happy that Lewis is driving, the whole crowd is super happy as well,” Bruno said.

The entire Senna family knows how big of a fan Hamilton is of Ayrton. They lauded him for keeping the “image and legacy” of the three-time World Champion alive, even 30 years after his passing away.

2024 has been an emotional year for the Senna family, and for Hamilton, as it marked the 30th death anniversary of one of F1’s greatest-ever drivers. The sport paid homage to him in Imola earlier this year, where Senna lost his life to a crash at the 1994 San Marino GP.

Now that F1 is in Interlagos, it was only fitting that they did something for him in his hometown. The MP4/5B, which Hamilton will drive after Saturday’s qualifying session, was one of F1’s most successful cars. Senna won the Championship with this car back in 1990.

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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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