Lewis Hamilton fears backlash from Felipe Massa fans in at Brazil GP
LEWIS HAMILTON has braced himself for a backlash from Felipe Massa fans in Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.
The duo have had a string of acrimonious bust-ups this season, clashing six times with tempers boiling over twice as Massa called for his McLaren rival to be banned for his ruthless driving.The Brazilian hero even hit the Brit twice on the arm during a live TV interview after the Singapore GP before giving him a sarcastic ‘thumbs-up’, provoking an angry response from Hamilton.
Massa rebuffed Hamilton’s latest attempt at a reconciliation minutes before the start of last month’s Indian Grand Prix – and was then penalised for ramming the McLaren star in the race.“I am sure there will be a few Felipe fans who will be less happy,” said Hamilton.“I have no idea what the reaction will be. I just know that I have had great support every time I have been to Brazil.”
Hamilton is revered in Brazil for carrying the mantle of their favourite son, Ayrton Senna, but is equally disliked as the tormentor of Sao Paulo’s current F1 star, born within a stone’s throw of the Interlagos track. Although their rivalry has reached new heights this season, it has rumbled on for years.Hamilton was booed on the start grid of their 2008 title showdown here and fans then cheered Massa’s victory believing they had a new champion, only to see Hamilton snatch glory seconds later on the final corner of the final lap.- by http://www.mirror.co.uk
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