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Senna gift more special than trophies, says 'honoured' Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says being presented with one of Ayrton Senna's helmets for equalling the Brazilian's pole record means more to him than any trophy. Senna's family sent a helmet used by the three-time champion in 1987 to give to Hamilton when he earned a 65th pole, which he did in Canada on Saturday. "It is the most special thing I have, beyond all trophies," said Hamilton. "As I kid I thought maybe one day I can get to Formula 1 and emulate Ayrton. To equal him; I just can't believe it." Senna with the helmet during the 1987 season, when he drove for Lotus
Hamilton has long since surpassed Senna's record of 41 wins - he did so at the 2015 Japanese Grand Prix - and now...
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