Anthony Hamilton has traveled all over the world to support his son, and three-time world F1 champion, Lewis.
Anthony Hamilton has traveled all over the world to support his son, and three-time world F1 champion, Lewis.
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Father and son celebrate Lewis' second F1 world championship in 2014.
Father and son celebrate Lewis' second F1 world championship in 2014.
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The pair fought off media attention to celebrate the moment Lewis won the title at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.
The pair fought off media attention to celebrate the moment Lewis won the title at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.
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They shared a similar moment of joy at Monte Carlo in 2008, the year of Lewis' first F1 title success.
They shared a similar moment of joy at Monte Carlo in 2008, the year of Lewis' first F1 title success.
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But it hasn't all been easy. During Hamilton's debut championships in 2007, his seventh place finish in Sao Paulo, Brazil (pictured), meant that he finished the championships in second place, a point behind Kimi Räikkönen.
But it hasn't all been easy. During Hamilton's debut championships in 2007, his seventh place finish in Sao Paulo, Brazil (pictured), meant that he finished the championships in second place, a point behind Kimi Räikkönen.
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Anthony is always on hand to offer Lewis advice before each race. "I always send Lewis messages that say 'Dude, focus, be positive. You know how great you are and just continue believing in yourself,'" he told CNN.
Anthony is always on hand to offer Lewis advice before each race. "I always send Lewis messages that say 'Dude, focus, be positive. You know how great you are and just continue believing in yourself,'" he told CNN.
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Hamilton Snr. has recently founded his own business. He hopes that KickTrix, a "keepy-uppy" machine, will help budding footballers become Premier League stars.
Hamilton Snr. has recently founded his own business. He hopes that KickTrix, a "keepy-uppy" machine, will help budding footballers become Premier League stars.
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The device, costing £250 ($305), is developed so that kids can practice football indoors. "There are a lot of good young players," said Hamilton, "but a lot of them don't make it because they don't have the skills necessary to control the ball."
The device, costing £250 ($305), is developed so that kids can practice football indoors. "There are a lot of good young players," said Hamilton, "but a lot of them don't make it because they don't have the skills necessary to control the ball."
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