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In a recent development, the death of Isla left Lewis Hamilton in shock. The Mercedes star is yet to believe that one of his biggest fans has left for her heavenly abode because of a terminal illness. As Hamilton takes to social media, to share his grief, fans share his sorrow.

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In his recent Instagram story, the Briton wrote about Isla, “Devastated to hear about Islas passing. Meeting this little girl and her family at Silverstone was powerful and moving, she was a fighter and an inspiration to us all. Her memory will be with me always.”

Hamilton, who wanted to dedicate the Silverstone race to her, met the five-year-old girl during this year’s British Grand Prix. When diagnosed with an incurable disease, Isla had her days numbered. As shared by her parents, the little girl had one wish before she embraces death: meeting Lewis Hamilton.

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As a matter of fact, the Mercedes star once regarded his little fan as his inspiration. When he met with Isla in Silverstone, she asked Hamilton if he could win the race for him. To which the Briton replied, “I don’t know if we’re going to win, but I’ll give it my all.”

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Isla was merely a five-year-old girl when she left us, but through her dedication and love for Lewis Hamilton and Formula 1, she proved herself to be one of the biggest fans out there. The loss of Isla is not only a loss to her parents, or Hamilton, but to the sport as a whole.

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Fans react as Lewis Hamilton is yet to adjust to Isla’s reality

Remembering Isla, the Silver Arrows ace further wrote in his story, “I can’t stop thinking about Isla. This beautiful little spirit brought so much love into my life. Her hugs and support meant the world to me. I can’t believe she’s gone and I won’t get to hug her again. Life is not fair.”

As soon as fans come to know about Isla from Hamilton’s updates, wishes for her peace poured in from everywhere. The fans took to social media to share condolences with her family and Hamilton.

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Given below are some of the reactions taken from Twitter:

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The veteran Mercedes driver further wrote, “My deepest condolences to her family, I can’t imagine how hard a time this is but please know how many people loved her and especially me.”

As Isla met with Lewis Hamilton, which was probably one of her greatest ever moments in life. Meeting the idol is surely one of the best things to happen in anyone’s life. However, not at the cost of their own lives. This surely has taken a great toll on her parents, as well as on Lewis Hamilton.

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Sabyasachi Biswas is a NASCAR writer at EssentiallySports. Holding a master’s degree in mass communication and journalism, he has over eight years of experience covering motorsports. Apart from being a keen enthusiast, Sabyasachi is an ardent Kyle Larson fan. Besides this, he has been a die-hard 'Madridista' for years, a big Max Verstappen and Red Bull fan, and at the same time misses Roger Federer in action. As an athlete, Sabyasachi played soccer at the sub-junior level. He's also a travel freak and likes trying out different cuisines when he's away from the keyboard.

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