Are you the gamer who kept “taking out” Hamilton on Gran Turismo?

The Mercedes F1 driver has hilariously reveals that he secretly plays against members of the public but isn’t faring so well.

What’s even funnier? The mystery person who keeps colliding into the real Hamilton is actually a big fan, judging by his username.

“I have Gran Turismo and I play that sometimes during Christmas and I go online,” Hamilton said.

“And the last time I played it over Christmas, there was someone with my initials like LH or Lewis, or Lewis GB or something like that, or something-44 – and he kept taking me out! He had no idea he was racing me!”

If you are the gamer described by Hamilton, get in touch!

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