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“I Don’t Forget Where I’ve Come From”- Lewis Hamilton’s Heartwarming Throwback That’s Sure to Inspire

Published 08/22/2020, 7:09 AM EDT

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is a great role model for every youngster to follow. He has the right work ethic, determination, and commitment that one needs to succeed at the pinnacle of sports.

Moreover, for a man who may go down as the greatest driver in F1 history, he is extraordinarily humble. He hasn’t let all the fame and stardom get to his head.

Still very much in touch with his roots, Hamilton’s latest tweet is a heartwarming gesture and an inspiration to the young and old alike.

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The 6-time World Champion took to Twitter and posted a picture of himself, celebrating a Karting victory with his family. The tweet also had a beautiful note accompanying it.

The first part of which was a touching tribute to his family. The tweet read, “This picture brings me so much happiness. This is when I was 15, fighting for the European and world karting championships in Italy.

“So many of you see the success today perhaps without the knowledge of how I got there. The proud black man to the left, my father, worked 4 jobs to keep me racing in the early stages. We didn’t always have the best equipment but we did it as a family.

“My two beautiful mothers in this photo, they held us together through the tough times. Behind every successful man is a strong beautiful woman, well I had two.

“The little guy, my incredible brother, inspired me and inspires so many today. See, we never gave up no matter what was thrown at us. There’s not a day that goes by I don’t forget where I’ve come from and who/what I’m fighting for.”

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Lewis Hamilton leaves a strong message to the world

The second part of his note on Twitter is an inspiration and encouragement to everyone. It read, “I want to encourage all of you out there to chase your dreams, be you and never change for anybody, never take no for an answer, never give up because you are enough, you are incredible and powerful beyond your understanding.”

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It’s always great to see someone who uses his fame to reach out to people and touch lives. Hamilton continues to set the right example, being the shining light of the F1 paddock.

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His ability to deliver on the track and off it, time and time again, is what makes him such an incredible driver as well as an amazing person.

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Ronan Carvalho

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Ronan Carvalho is senior F1 author for Essentiallysports. Ronan is currently pursuing his Journalism degree from St. Xavier's College.
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