Lewis Hamilton may have lost his title fight against a much younger counterpart, Max Verstappen, but 2021 was nevertheless one of the most dominant seasons for the seven-time world champion. Hamilton, albeit with a few unnecessary errors, pulled off a series of spectacular racing to give his Mercedes squad a glimmer of hope against much irresistible Red Bull.

Also, the Briton potentially attained the peak of his career yet at Sao Paulo, home of his racing idol, Ayrton Senna. Despite 25-place worth grid penalties, the Mercedes driver managed to win the 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, consequently, putting himself back in the midst of the championship fight.

An emotional celebration followed as Hamilton carried the Brazilian national flag over his shoulders and rallied around the circuit in his Mercedes W12 before carrying it onto the podium. Well, months later, a bill has come up to the board of directors of the Chamber of Deputies demanding the title of honorary citizen of Brazil for Lewis Hamilton. 

Why this demand for Lewis Hamilton?

Well, it’s quite simple. According to the reports, Hamilton’s post-race celebration at Sao Paulo last year, emulating the late Brazilian legend, Senna, had a visible effect on the citizens of the country. The heartwarming gesture, thus, makes the Briton a viable candidate for receiving the government title.

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“This gesture of respect for the memory of the greatest Brazilian pilot had repercussions on each and every one of our citizens. Senna was not just a pilot, but he represented the image of a Brazil that worked, that won, that was seen positively by the world,” the statement read. (Translated using Google Translate)

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Now that the bill has reached the hands of the board of directors of the Chamber of Deputies, the waiting game begins. If the board of directors does approve the bill, Hamilton will hail a country’s recognition for the second time in less than a year; Only late last year, the Briton had received his knighthood at the Windsor Castle.

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Overall, Hamilton’s fame continues to expand, and with at least two years of racing in hand, can he become the most successful and famous racing driver of all time?