Lewis Hamilton To Drive Ayrton Senna's Title-winning McLaren Car At Brazilian GP For A Special Run

upcoming Brazilian GP will be a special one as F1 honours Brazil's own Ayrton Senna at Autódromo de Interlagos. 2024 will mark 30th anniversary of Senna's passing at 1994 San Marino Grand Prix. Mercedes AMG's Lewis Hamilton, an ardent fan of iconic F1 driver, will be re for race as honorary Brazilian citizen would be a part of a special moment. seven-time F1 champion will be driving one of Senna's cars, and it will be a special moment for not just British Motorsports driver, but all fans.

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Lewis Hamilton to Honor Ayrton Senna By Driving His Iconic Car At Interlagos

F1 released a statement revealing that Lewis Hamilton will pay tribute to legendary Brazilian driver, Ayrton Senna, at 2024 Brazilian GP. Hamilton will be driving Senna's iconic 1990 McLaren MP4/5B and will do a special lap after qualifying for Brazilian Grand Prix.

“But I never in a million years thought I’d ever get to drive Senna’s car here. I remember someone contacted me, my manager told me about it, and I jumped at opportunity. Back in day when I was at McLaren, I did get chance to drive MP4/4 around Silverstone, which was incredible.

“Just thought of driving that car around here… I remember races when he finally won here and held flag. It will definitely be quite an emotional experience and I hope people are here to see it. I h a helmet me, his helmet me, I don’t know if we’re using that one," Lewis Hamilton expressed.

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Although news leaked before race weekend, Lewis Hamilton stated that demonstration run was supposed to be a surprise for fans who would be at circuit for race.

iconic car was a prominent part of Senna's historic F1 run, helping him win his second career world championship. It was also first F1 car he raced at Interlagos, finishing third in 1990 Brazilian Grand Prix. Formula 1 has done a remarkable job by honouring three-time champion's legacy, and upcoming race will be nothing less than exemplary.