Hamilton and F1 stars pay tribute to ‘true hero’ Captain Sir Tom Moore
British Formula 1 drivers have paid tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore after he died aged 100, with Lewis Hamilton calling the Second World War veteran “a true hero” and an “inspiration to the entire country♉”.
Captain Sir Tom, who became a national treasure after he raised almost £33m for NHS charities by walking 100 laps of his garden with his zimmer frame, died on Tuesday after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus and pneumon𒀰ia.
Seven-time world champion Hamilton was among the sporting stars who paid their respects to Captain Sir Tom, who was a huge F1 fan and made an appe👍arance on Sky Sports F1’s 2020 coverage, voicing the intro to the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone.
“I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore,” Hamilton wrote on social mediaඣ.
“He was an inspiration to the entire country and I am honoured to have had the opportunity 🌳to be able to tell him how in awe of him I was.
“My thoughts a🐽nd prayers are with his family today, as well as everyone who has lost a loved one to the virus.
“Captain Sir Tom was a true hero an🅷d we will never forget the incredible man who brought out the best of us at such a difficult time. RIP Captain Sir Tom.”
McLaren and Lando Norris also paid tribute to Captain Sir Tom, with Norris writing on Twitter: “Witﷺh sadness one of the coolest and most inspiring characters has passed away.
“A man wh𒀰o showed the world what you can do no matter the age or difficulty. I🤪t was a pleasure to share some good laughs with you, I’ll remember them.
“To an inspiration. Rest in pe🍰ace C🙈aptain Sir Tom.”
Everybody at McLaren is deeply saddened to hear the news of Captain Sir Tom Moore’s passing.
— McLaren (@McLarenF1)
His remarkable resilience, courage andไ optimism will continue to inspire us all. Our thoughts go out to h💛is family at this difficult time.
Williams driver George Russell described Captain Si🍌r Tom as "a shining light in these dark times" and a "true hero".
All at Williams are deeply saddened to learn of Captain Sir Tom Moore's passing.
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing)
During such a challenging time, he was an inspiration to so many not just in the UK but around the worꦐld. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends🎀.
Our thoughts go o🥃ut to the family and friends of Captain Sir Tom Moore. He was, and will always be, an inspiration to us all. A true hero.
— Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1)
Our thoughts and wishes are with the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore.
— Silverstone (@SilverstoneUK)
His optimism and determination li𒁏fted our spirits during dark times and 🗹will continue to inspire us all.
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