The Congress of Brazil granted this Thursday the Brazilian honorary citizenship in the British pilot Lewis Hamiltonseven -time world motorsports champion in Formula 1, a symbolic initiative in recognition of his empathy for the country in South America.
The deputy’s proposal Andre Figueiredoof the Democratic Labor Party (PDT, for its acronym in Portuguese), was approved Thursday night by the lower house and no longer needs to be ratified by the Senate.
Figueiredo has already argued Hamilton paid tribute to the late Brazilian world champion Ayrton Senna several times (1960-1994) and in own countrywearing helmets with national colors and even raising the flag, as he did with his victory last year at the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo.
“Speechless. Today I have been granted honorary citizenship in one of my favorite places in the world. I really have nothing to say at this point. Thank you, Brazil, I love you. I’m looking forward to seeing you again “wrote the 37-year-old pilot on his Instagram account.
The message, within minutes, had more than 1.1 million “likes” from his followers, including popular DJ Alok, the attacking Brazilian team Gabriel Barbosa “Gabigol”, the singer who Anitta and former soccer player Pele
“Congratulations Lewis! I am very happy that, from now on, I can consider you as a compatriot”Pele wrote in Hamilton’s post comments.
The news came to the driver at one of the worst moments of his sporting career, when he was sixth in the season standings, with 50 points, and will soon participate in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, scheduled for the weekend. this and will be the eighth race of the year.
Source: La Verdad
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