Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Lewis Hamilton Won Canadian GP for McLaren

The Canadian Grand Prix! What can I say - it was the best earth-trembling event after the Monaco GP. Everyone was surprised when the race ended in a dramatic fashion. Well, I nearly forgot to purchase a Mercedes alternator because of too much concentration on the race. Man! It was really exciting!

It wasn’t exactly a surprise when Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 Racing team won at the Canadian GP - it was Lewis Hamilton who shocked the world by leading team McLaren to victory! Hamilton was the first black F1 race driver to notch the top spot in a major event such as the Canadian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was victorious with 4.3 seconds ahead of Nick Heidfield and Alexander Wuz.

Here are the thoughts shared by Lewis Hamilton after he won his first ever F1 Racing victory in the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal, Canada: "I'm on another planet after this - I simply can't find the words to describe what it feels like to win my first Formula 1 race. The team has done a fantastic job and I'm so happy to be part of the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes family. I made an OK start off the line - nothing spectacular but managed to get a good exit out of the first corner and whilst mayhem was happening around me I was able to keep my cool and focus. Obviously I'm pleased that my good friend Robert is OK after his accident. It seemed like every time I opened up a bit of a gap the Safety Car came out and I had to start all over again. It was only a few laps from the end I realized that victory was within my grasp and I started noticing things like the fans cheering and when I crossed the finishing line it was amazing. I now have to stay focused and keep up the good work. It's been an incredible start to my Formula 1 career so far but I know there is a tough season ahead of us. Finally thanks to the entire team at McLaren and Mercedes-Benz for all the hard work they have put into the car - it's an absolute pleasure to drive and be part of such a winning combination."

posted by: Joe Thompson @ 11:14 PM

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