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The Formula 1 season has just come to a close, and unsurprisingly, Lewis Hamilton came out on top. The Brit has accomplished many things in his career, and he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.
This year, Hamilton has become the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time, equaling Michael Schumacher’s seven World Drivers’ Championships and eclipsing his 91 race wins. But what was announced last Saturday was very unique to say the least.
On account of his monumental accomplishments in Formula 1 and abroad, the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC), the group in charge of the Silverstone Circuit, have decided to rename a portion of the track after him. The International Pit Straight, now to be called the Hamilton Straight, is the first part of the British circuit ever to be named after a racing driver.
Hamilton: Silverstone straight honour is ‘insane’
Date published:
December 16 2020
Lewis Hamilton has described himself as “blown away” by the “curveball” of having the Silverstone pits straight named after him.
Hamilton was informed at Yas Marina about the honour by BRDC president David Coulthard, who also presented him with two more BRDC Gold Stars – taking his total to 17 – in recognition of his seventh world title and his results generally throughout 2020. The Brit will once again be the favourite heading into the new season, and there is also the chance to read more on his odds at various tipster sites.
Told about the new name of the Hamilton Straight, the 35-year-old responded: “Wow, that is insane. No way! That is definitely a curveball. I don’t even know what to say.