7 interesting facts about Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton was a beast at remote-controlled car racing

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He told McLaren’s boss to sign him when he was just 13

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Hamilton was in the same school year as Ashley Young

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Lewis used to be superstitious, but left ‘ridiculous’ routines behind

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Lewis Hamilton dominated the junior series

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Hamilton ditched his Senna-inspired yellow helmet

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Hamilton ditched his Senna-inspired yellow helmet

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