Lewis Hamilton: Ron Dennis Subtly Takes Credit for the Brit’s Biggest Quality
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Recently, former McLaren F1 team principal Ron Dennis spoke about Lewis Hamilton. The ex CEO believes that his relationship with the Mercedes star is akin to a “surrogate father and son”.
The Briton is also proud of the way that Hamilton continues to show his talent, just like how Dennis taught him. Admittedly, McLaren has played a massive role in shaping Lewis Hamilton into the star that he is today.
They, and by extension Ron Dennis, helped the future 6-time world champion rise through the ranks. Dennis even gave him his big break when he signed him for the McLaren F1 team in 2007. Even after all these years, Lewis Hamilton is grateful for McLaren’s influence and he hasn’t forgotten his Woking roots.
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After winning his sixth crown, Hamilton told Sky Sports, “I got a text from Ron and I just want to send my love, and thank you for spotting me when I was 10 years old and believing in me.”
He knew that if he had not caught Ron’s notice, in his youth, he would not have made it to the big leagues. According to Dennis, Hamilton’s gratitude towards him is what makes him a great driver and personality. All this in spite of them having an occasional difference of opinion.
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What did Ron Dennis say about Lewis Hamilton?
When Ron Dennis spoke to Sky Sport, he admitted that Lewis Hamilton has grown over the years and become a lot more mature. In spite of this he has not forgotten where he came from.
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He said, “Our relationship was very much positioned as surrogate father and son – and I don’t think Anthony would have ever been uncomfortable with that – so it was just a time it was right to come of age.”
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The 72-year old admitted that the British superstar has shown his professionalism to the world. In other words, Hamilton proved that he possesses the expertise, commitment and necessity to sacrifice for the greater good. Dennis also confessed that that is the kind of legacy that he wants Lewis Hamilton to leave. One that has showed how much he guided and backed the F1 star in the early stages of his career.
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