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It has been a usual trajectory that has seen many drivers take the road often taken by jumping from the apex of motor sporting to other formats of motorsports. Contrastingly, F1’s 7x champ, Lewis Hamilton has no intentions of racing in other disciplines. However, a close friend from the NFL, Tom Brady, has taken up the challenge, which Lewis wasn’t eager upon. While Tom Brady is already a brand, his apparel brand Brand Brady has partnered with a sport that is not football. If you think this wordplay was hilarious, wait till you see Brady’s reaction on his first day of racing on a simulator.

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Hertz Team JOTA, the new Hypercar motor racing team, has announced that its official apparel partner will be Brady’s brand, BRADY, and unveiled the Porsche 963 LMDh race car’s new Hertz Racing Gold livery. The team will be seen competing in the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and at the 100 edition of the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours. Brady in a video uploaded on his Twitter account said for him to be able to drive the real car he has to gather simulator hours. What followed is a shock-filled realization that the car is manual and more.

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Brady began on a high note, saying, “When you think Brady, you obviously think speed.” However, things soon went downhill when he began with the actual work. He was left shocked to realize an important intricacy of the car. He screamed, “Sh*t!! It’s manual?” Finally calming down he said, “… Everyone chill out. It’s my first day, alright?”

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While the men who share 14 world titles between them from their respective sports took different routes for racing, the duo’s worlds are getting closer and it is not just on the Golf Course.

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Tom Brady and Lewis Hamilton’s worlds collide

A gaming company that partnered with Brady’s sport, NFL, has announced its new collaboration with Hamilton’s sport, Formula 1. The first F1 race set to be organized in Las Vegas will see the two dominant sports person’s worlds collide and F1 will witness the NFL charms.

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According to Mark Wadley, Chief Marketing Officer of Aristocrat Gaming, the city which is known for “world-class entertainment, hospitality experiences, and slot gaming” is set to organize a GP and promised the fans that “This event will be like no other.”

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What are your thoughts on this crossover? Do you think Brady can take to the track like his friend Lewis Hamilton?

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Anmol is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in journalism and a passion for motorsports, she brings insightful perspectives to her readers. Anmol's interest in the sport was piqued after watching Lewis Hamilton's interview with David Letterman, and she has been a dedicated follower ever since. Anmol's knowledge of motorsports is extensive, and she is particularly drawn to the adrenaline rush and excitement that comes with rally racing. In addition to her love for F1, Anmol has a finger on the pulse of pop culture and is able to connect with Gen Z through her articles. Outside of the world of speed, Anmol is a spiritual person who believes in the power of self-improvement through spirituality. She enjoys reading and spending time in peaceful surroundings to recharge and find inspiration for her writing.

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