Lewis Hamilton left 'speechless' after being given honorary Brazil citizenship
The 37-year-old Mercedes driver is currently preparing for theBut he already has something to celebrate this weekend before his car’s tyres have even touched the track, as Brazil have confirmed he is now an honorary citizen.
Hamilton has already been knighted by Prince Charles this year and, on Thursday, the lower house of Brazilian Congress voted and passed a bill to give another honour to the English star after a short ten-minute debate. Congressman Andre Figueiredo first suggested the move after last year’s Brazilian Grand Prix, where Hamilton donned the country’s flag when he won at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit.
Hamilton won his first world title in the country back in 2008 – so Brazil has a special place in his heart.
“Today I was granted honorary citizenship to one of my favourite places in the world. I don’t really have the words right now.A date is yet to be announced for the formal delivery of Hamilton’s citizenship.
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