This gesture gets under your skin: After Lewis Hamilton sets Michael Schumacher's record, Mick Schumacher gives him a present live in front of the camera.
Lewis Hamilton
set
a record for
Michael Schumacher
*
with his victory at the
Nürburgring
.
Mick Schumacher
*, son of the German Formula 1 legend, suddenly crashes the interview.
He hands the Briton a
helmet belonging to
his father Michael.
Nürburgring -
Lewis Hamilton
has achieved what was long considered unattainable: With his
91st Grand Prix victory, he
set
Michael Schumacher's *
record
.
After the race, the Brit will give an
interview
- what happens then doesn't just give every Formula 1 * fan goose bumps.
Formula 1: Mick Schumacher hands Lewis Hamilton his father's helmet after a record
One person suddenly crashes the interview.
And it's not just any person, but
Mick Schumacher of
all people
.
The young driver, who was supposed to make his debut in the
Alfa Romeo
*
on Friday
, is giving Hamilton a very personal gift.
He presented the new record holder with a
red helmet from
his father
Michael Schumacher
.
With this, he expresses his appreciation on behalf of the family for the exceptional performance of the Mercedes driver.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton touched by an emotional gesture - "Michael is a legend"
Hamilton and Schumacher talk briefly and then say goodbye with a handshake.
Hamilton is visibly touched by the gift, shakes his head several times and of course is asked about the gesture afterwards.
"I do not know what to say.
This moment is unique.
It is such a great honor for me to
set
Michael Schumacher's
record
.
As a child I always looked up to him, he was always my role model.
Setting that record now is surreal.
It will take a bit of time before I realize that, ”says Hamilton, adding:“ Michael Schumacher is a legend ”.
A very special gift to celebrate a landmark victory 🎁 # EifelGP 🇩🇪 # F1 pic.twitter.com/N7GNU97C2v
- Formula 1 (@ F1) October 11, 2020
Hamilton then takes the helmet with him on the
podium
and raises it up several times - all in front of the eyes of the German fans who were admitted to the Grand Prix.
It couldn't be more emotional.
Later he also spoke about the young Formula 1 aspirant Mick Schumacher at the press conference.
"He's a great talent," said Hamilton.
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At the same time he thanked his team.
“When I got into the pit lane, it was clear to me: Okay, I can set the record.
The whole team pushed and did everything for it.
Many Thanks."
Despite the win and the historic record, Hamilton wasn't the only hero of the day.
Nico Hülkenberg
managed to
catch up brilliantly
in his role as last-minute substitute driver for
Racing Point
* - starting from last place, he fought his way up to eighth place.
And that without any training kilometer.
The German was voted driver of the day.
Even
Daniel Ricciardo
was celebrated deal for his podium, it was the first Renault podium for nine years.
(epp)
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