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.
Update from October 12th, 9:40 am:
On Sunday, Mercedes driver
Lewis Hamilton
in the Eifel with his 91st victory in Formula 1
drew level
with Michael Schumacher and shaped the racing weekend with his emotional victory.
In addition,
Mick Schumacher presented
the British superstar with a helmet from his legendary father.
“Congratulations on behalf of our entire family.
A great achievement ”, congratulated the
21-year-old
Formula 2 driver and congratulated the 35-year-old record hunter, who is currently leading the drivers' standings with a 69-point lead.
Formula 1: Emotional moment when the helmet was handed over - it was a special piece
Hamilton can to his seventh world title
next record
of
Michael Schumacher
set, should it seek no more riders in this year's season.
The winner of the Grand Prix of the Eifel said: “Michael is an icon, a legend of the sport, he will always be.
He pushed the boundaries.
This number is so big, it's so hard to beat. "
As Hamilton further announced, he is planning a
museum
for his trophies, in which Michael Schumacher's helmet could also be an exhibit.
The helmet that was presented to him is from the 2012 season when Schumacher was just
starting
for
Mercedes
.
According to information from the picture, the helmet is said to be a piece from the
private collection
of the Schumacher family in Switzerland, which Schumi manager
Sabine Kehm
brought to the paddock on Sunday.
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A record we could barely imagine would one day be matched.
Lewis Hamilton equals the legendary Michael Schumacher's win tally, earning a special prize from Michael's son, Mick 🤝 # EifelGP 🇩🇪 # F1 pic.twitter.com/3B2SFE4JKe
- Formula 1 (@ F1) October 11, 2020
Formula 1: Mick Schumacher hands Lewis Hamilton his father's helmet after a record
First report from October 11th
- 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.
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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