Sao Paulo (AFP) – The British Lewis Hamilton described this Thursday as "crazy" to reach 400 races in Formula 1, a figure that he will achieve this weekend at the Brazilian Grand Prix and that takes on a special meaning due to his emotional link with the South American country.
First modification: 05/11/2026 - 22:25
The seven-time world champion considers Interlagos one of the most significant stages of his career, both for his victories and for the influence that Ayrton Senna had on his training as a driver and his bond with Brazil.
"It's crazy. I never thought I would reach figures like this," said Hamilton, 41, at a press conference in Sao Paulo.
"I still have the pace, I still have the speed and I still have the dedication, which is the most important thing," said Hamilton, who downplayed the figure of 400 Grand Prix and underlined the symbolic value of achieving it in Brazil. "It's nice to be able to live it here," he added.
According to him, his connection with Brazil began when he was about five years old, when he discovered soccer.
"I loved the colors. When I played soccer video games I always chose Brazil," he recalled.
Later, his admiration for Ayrton Senna strengthened that bond. "I started to see Ayrton and, of course, that admiration for Ayrton brought Brazil closer to me," he explained.
Hamilton, third in the drivers' championship, also highlighted Ferrari's improvement in recent races thanks to the updates introduced to the car and praised the work done by the team to reduce the difference with its main rivals.
"We have scored more points than any other team in the last three races," he said.
The Briton acknowledged, however, that he has pending conversations with the team and that he remains frustrated by some aspects, although he insisted that his objective is to contribute to improving collective performance.
"I'm here to win. And in order to win, you have to work with everyone around you," he concluded.
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