IN PICTURES: Speed Skater’s Heartwarming Tribute to ‘Idol’ Lewis Hamilton at the Beijing Olympics 2022

Lewis Hamilton, one of the most successful Formula One drivers of all time, has embraced a spurt in fan-following, thanks to his impeccable dominance in the active hybrid era. Amongst the millions of followers, here’s someone who caught the attention of the seven-time world champion.

In the ongoing Winter Olympic Games Beijing 2022, Canadian Speed Skater, Charles Hamelin, offered a tribute to his idol, Hamilton, by bringing about a similar design to his half-face helmet.

Hamelin modeled his Olympics 2022 helmet after Hamilton’s from the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where the Mercedes driver officially secured his record-equaling seventh world championship title. By gaining inspiration from the world champion’s helmet, Hamelin was also seeking his sixth Olympic medal and eventually managed to clinch it as well.

In the Men’s 5000m relay – short track, the Canadian secured the fourth Olympic gold of his skating career. Now, apart from the four gold medals, Hamelin also owns a bronze and a silver medal as well.

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Lewis Hamilton acknowledges Hamelin’s’ tribute

Hamelin took to Instagram to reveal his new helmet design where he affirmed Hamilton as his idol. Furthermore, he also couldn’t hide his excitement amidst the forthcoming Formula One season which could deliver the fans a part two to the electrifying Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry.

“I did a little tribute to one of my idols with my Olympic helmet! Can’t wait to the beginning of the F1 season,” Hamelin wrote in his story.

Well, quite unsurprisingly, Hamilton also shared the Canadian’s story with a congratulatory caption on winning his sixth Olympic medal.

“Charles Hamelin, love the fit! Congratulations on your 6th gold,” the Briton wrote. Hamelin and a lot of other die-hard Hamilton fans will be aching to witness the 2022 F1 season, as their idol seeks redemption for the heartbreaking end to 2021 in Abu Dhabi.

It was Hamilton’s race to lose and while one might have anticipated a mess-up from the Briton’s side, reality had a twist to offer. It was instead the stewards that played spoilsport in Hamilton’s title pursuit. Consequently, Verstappen saw the window of opportunity and pounced on it, claiming his first-ever title. So, can the Mercedes driver make a sterling comeback this time around?

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