Hamilton presented race-worn Senna helmet after matching pole tally
Lewis Hamilton was left speechless after being presented with one of Ayrton Senna's race-worn Formula 1 helmets as a reward for matching the Brazilian's pole tally on Saturday in Montreal.
Hamilton swept to the 65th pole position of his career after a stunning Q3 lap, beating Ferrari driver and championship rival Sebastian Vettel by three-tenths of a second.
The result saw Hamilton draw level with Senna on 65 poles, the pair sitting second on the all-time record list, three shy of Michael Schumacher.
Hamilton was awarded the helmet as part of the post-qualifying interviews on the track, leaving him stunned.
Lewis Hamilton is given one of Ayrton Senna's race-worn helmets
Gift from the Senna family after he equalled his mark of 65 poles #F1 pic.twitter.com/HuT43VGJ6R-- Formula 1 (@F1) June 10, 2017
HAM: "I'm shaking. For many of you, Ayrton was your favourite driver. He was mine too. To receive this and match him is a great honour" #F1 pic.twitter.com/OybcWrefmr-- Formula 1 (@F1) June 10, 2017
When someone gives you something so special that you never want to let it out of your sight #CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/jZmGGyvJL8-- Formula 1 (@F1) June 10, 2017
