Lewis Hamilton recalls father Anthony Hamilton’s inspiring words over Tennis’ Williams sisters

Lewis Hamilton and his father Anthony Hamilton share a very loving bond with each other. The father-son duo is often spotted during race weekends having a great time together. Hence, amidst the ongoing season, Hamilton recalled an anecdote from the past where his father inspired him by taking the example of the Williams sisters Serena Williams and Venus Williams.

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Serena Williams and Venus Williams are two sisters who have shared a highly commendable career in Tennis. Both sisters have scored highly coveted results in the sport and inspired a lot of people around the world. Amidst the massive influence on people, Lewis Hamilton and his father were also inspired by the sisters.

Lewis Hamilton recalled that one day his father Anthony Hamilton and he were watching a game of the Williams sisters. The two sisters broke the mold by defying racial stereotypes and other challenges and made their mark in the Tennis world. Hence, Hamilton’s father told his son that they would achieve the same thing one day in Formula 1.

I remember my dad and I were sitting watching the Willams sisters as they just blew onto the scene. We were so proud to see them break the mold, and my dad was like, one day we’re going to do the same thing. Lewis Hamilton said during a Mission 44 eventSir Lewis Hamilton on witnessing Venus and Serena Williams break the mould :”…my dad was like ‘one day we’re going to do the same thing.

‘…” 🥺💜📹Jazmin Sawyers pic. twitter. com/drVp6Kk0xj— sim (@sim3744) November 10, 2024RELATEDFerrari set for massive Hollywood film tie-up for Las Vegas GPToto Wolff asserts Lewis Hamilton’ move to Ferrari not the ‘end of friendship’Lewis Hamilton is all set and looking forward to moving to Ferrari in the coming season as the 2024 season finale inches closer.

Toto Wolff worked closely with Hamilton throughout the 12 years as it would be an emotional end for the latter’s stint with the team. Hence, Wolff noted that the two were already going through the emotions of the farewell. Moreover, the 53-year-old recalled that the move to Ferrari didn’t mean that the two would not be friends anymore.

Lewis and I are already going through the emotions since a while. Like we need to remind ourselves this is not the end of our friendship. Toto Wolff said on the High Performance PodcastLewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff (via Formula 1)”we’re very close now to you standing in the garage in abu dhabi, watching lewis say his farewells.

i wonder what you’ll be quietly thinking to yourself in that moment? “toto : “lewis and i are already going through the emotions since a while…like we need to remind ourselves… pic. twitter.

com/fR1NwrPWov— sim (@sim3744) November 11, 2024The 2024 season has contained a lot of ups and downs for Hamilton as he prepares for the final three races. The Briton scored a highly coveted race win on his home soil this season with Mercedes as a perfect parting gift. Hence, the end-of-the-season would be extremely emotional for the 39-year-old after working with the team for so long.

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