LEWIS HAMILTON is ready for the British Grand Prix this weekend after a difficult week.
On the F1 driver’s Instagram he posted two pictures from his previous wins at the race alongside the caption: “Homecoming. See you soon Silverstone.”
1
Lewis Hamilton is 98 points behind Max Verstappen in the F1 standings ahead of the Grand Prix at SilverstoneCredit: EPA
Hamilton has a fantastic record at the British Grand Prix, winning the last three, but the build-up to his home race has been marred by comments made by Nelson Piquet.
The Brazilian former F1 driver used a racist term when talking about Hamilton in an interview and is set to be banned for life from the F1 paddock.
Fans have backed the seven-time world champion and told him “we are behind you all the way”.
One stated: “We love you so much, Lewis. Always standing by your side.”
Support continued ahead of Sunday’s race: “There is a lot of love for you in every corner of the earth. It’s hammer time. Bring it home Lew.”
Meanwhile, much attention is still focused on Piquet and the response from the likes of Red Bull.
The 69-year-old, who was backed by daughter Kelly, has faced calls for serious action against him including from F1 icon Damon Hill.
Piquet has apologised, and insisted he did not intend for the remarks to be racist.
JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply)
On Twitter, Hamilton said after the initial comments: “It’s more than language.
“These are archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport.
“Time has come for action.”
It’s been a season full of challenges for Hamilton, who sits sixth in the standings.
He has not won a race this campaign and made the podium just twice.
This is down to problems with his car and the ‘bouncing’ his Mercedes does when going along the straights that have caused Hamilton severe back pain.
