Lewis Hamilton has said having his mother at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix proved to be a “lucky omen” for his stellar second podium of the 2026 campaign.
Hamilton has seemingly rediscovered his mojo at Ferrari under the all-new 2026 technical regulations.
The seven-time World Champion scored his maiden podium for the iconic Italian marque at Shanghai, in March, and backed it up with a stellar P2 finish at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, on Sunday.
Throughout the weekend, Hamilton was beaming about the balance and driveability of his SF-26, even calling it his “best experience” in a race car for quite a while.
That said, the Briton also credited having his mother, Carmen by his side throughout the weekend to gee him up.
“It’s been a really cool weekend,” he said. “I get an apartment here and so my mom stayed with me.
“So, every night we’d have dinner together and we’d watch a movie or just sit up talking. It’s been awesome.
“And we’re going on a little bit of a trip for a couple of days, so I’m really excited about that. And to go on a positive result as well is awesome. So, I definitely need to, now she has to come, she’s clearly my lucky omen, my lucky charm, have her come every weekend.”
Lewis Hamilton’s brother rounds off successful family racing weekend
Hamilton’s younger brother, Nicolas also was celebrating a historic feat across the pond in the British Touring Car Championship.
Battling cerebral palsy, Hamilton scored his maiden BTCC silverware, winning the Jack Sears Trophy across the three rounds at Snetterton, driving the #28 Team VERTU Hyundai i30 Fastback N.
His brother took to Instagram to serenade him with an emotional tribute. “I could not be more proud of my brother Nicolas Hamilton,” he wrote.
“Seeing the passion and emotion on his face as he stood on his first podium was such a beautiful moment. For us both to be on podiums on the same day was major. I called him the second the race ended.
“Motorsport is not built to be inclusive. There is little to no access for people with disabilities, and no support systems to level the playing field. This is something so many take for granted.
“Despite that, despite the barriers and the people who told him it wasn’t possible, he never stopped. He fought. He adapted. He proved them wrong.
“While he will always be my kid brother, I am profoundly proud of the leader, the athlete, and the man he has become. He inspires me just as much as he inspires everyone watching his journey.
“No matter how hard it has been he has never given up. What he’s achieved is massive and I’m so happy for him. Love you bro, keep going.”
Hamilton will now move onto Monaco for round seven of the 2026 campaign, as Nicolas looks to tackle the iconic Oulton Park next.
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