WATCH: Lewis Hamilton claims he woke to a Michael Jordan text message during US GP race weekend, calls it as ‘surreal’

Lewis Hamilton and Michael Jordan are one of the most reknowned sporting personalioties.

WATCH: Lewis Hamilton claims he woke to a Michael Jordan text message during US GP race weekend, calls it as ‘surreal’

Lewis Hamilton and Michael Jordan (Via IMAGO)

Lewis Hamilton, the 7-time F1 world champion, is one of the most recognized personalities all across the sporting fraternity. Hamilton is adored by fans worldwide, and amidst the ongoing United States Grand Prix weekend, he has admitted that he was recently greeted by a Michael Jordan text message in Austin.

Like Hamilton, Jordan, the former 6-time NBA Champion, is also a global personality with a huge fan following. He is seen as an absolute legend of the NBA, and his list of accolades is evidence of his caliber as a professional basketball player. Hamilton believes being in touch with a personality like him is surreal.

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Since landing in Austin, Hamilton has been in regular contact with Jordan and has made it known that he woke up to Jordan’s text message. While elaborating on the same during the ongoing United States Grand Prix weekend, he added, as shown in the video posted on X;

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I was actually texting with Michael Jordan this morning. It was kind of crazy.

The 38-year-old NBA Champion has made it known that he has nothing but respect for the legendary Michael Jordan.

I woke up to a message but it's just always very surreal to have the opportunity to meet some of these people you've grown up since you were a kid watching and admiring.

Lewis Hamilton is starting the US GP from P3 on the grid

While Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is a huge admirer of Michael Jordan, the former has a huge task during the upcoming 56-lap race at the famous Circuit of the Americas. He is starting his exploits from third place and has a slight chance of securing his first Grand Prix win of the 2023 F1 season.

Toto Wolff and Mercedes crew working on Lewis Hamilton's W14
Toto Wolff and Mercedes crew working on Lewis Hamilton’s W14 (Credits: IMAGO)

Everyone knows that Max Verstappen has been the top dog at the pinnacle of motor racing this year. He has bashed his competition quite easily, but at the ongoing weekend, things are quite different. The Dutchman will start the US GP from P6, and this can allow Hamilton to have a real go at the victory.

Verstappen would take some time to get up on the grid when the lights go out. Considering this, if Lewis Hamilton can get the better of cars starting ahead of him during the few early exchanges, it would put him in an advantageous position for the remainder of the much-awaited United States Grand Prix.

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