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19 March 2024

Lewis Hamilton in UAE colours for National Day at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tomorrow

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Lewis Hamilton will sport UAE colours for the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, to celebrate the National Day.

The three times World Champion will wear the specially-made ‘44’ helmet during the season finale on Sunday, when he will also be vying to win his 44th Formula 1 race.

On the occasion of the 44th UAE National Day celebrations, Lewis Hamilton presented a replica of his race helmet with ‘44’ branding to Jasem Al Darmaki, Acting Director-General, TCA Abu Dhabi, ahead of the 2015 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit.

Hamilton will also wear the UAE colours on his race gloves during the season-ending Grand Prix.

Jasem Al Darmaki said: "We are immensely proud that Lewis will share the occasion of our 44th National Day with a global audience, and to have the endorsement of the 2015 world champion speaks volumes for his affinity to Abu Dhabi.”

“Lewis, who drives so spectacularly under the number 44, epitomises values of passion and commitment, both equally respected by the people of the UAE, and is an inspirational ambassador for his sport.”

Hamilton has been celebrating the 44th UAE National Day on his social media channels and has felt at home at Yas Marina Circuit. The number ‘44’ appears on the Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management HQ building, which sits alongside the longest straight on the Formula 1 calendar.

The handover was made to celebrate the recently announced partnership between Hamilton, whose race number is 44, and Abu Dhabi.

 

 

 

 

Preparations.....first fail #AbuDhabiGP 😂😂😂

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