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Lewis Hamilton has been confirmed as the mystery driver of the planned Ayrton Senna 1990 McLaren 1990 MP4/5B demo at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
The demo, organized by F1 and McLaren, will honor the late three-time F1 champion with his car displayed throughout the weekend and a tribute run scheduled for Saturday. The run, shrouded in secrecy, would feature a surprise driver, revealed just before getting into the iconic McLaren MP4/5B and thrilling crowds by driving at Interlagos. Despite early leaks, it was confirmed that seven-time World Champion Hamilton, an honorary Brazilian citizen, would be the one behind the wheel. The MP4/5B, known as one of McLaren’s finest, claimed victory at the 1990 Brazilian GP with Senna driving, causing excitement among fans for the commemorative event. Hamilton expressed his anticipation for the emotional experience of driving Senna’s car at a track where he was revered, reflecting on his past driving experiences with McLaren. He also shared details about a special helmet made for the occasion and expressed his enthusiasm for using the “heel and toe” technique on the manual gearbox, highlighting the excitement of driving such iconic machinery.
