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Hamilton proud of guaranteeing grandad's legacy after renaming of Silverstone straight

Lewis Hamilton has declared the recent renaming of Silverstone's International Pit Straight to the Hamilton Straight as a "really proud thing" that has cemented his grandad's legacy. Silverstone and the British Racing Drivers' Club announced the change in early December, marking the first time a section of the circuit had been named after a driver at the home of British motorsport. Article continues under video BRDC president David Coulthard claimed Hamilton had become "a huge part" of Silverstone's history and felt such an honour was "in recognition of his record-breaking achievements” after surpassing Michael Schumacher's wins mark and equalling the legendary...
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