Lewis Hamilton brilliantly won the Australian GP from pole on this day in 2008, the opening victory of his title year – and a step towards emulating his hero Ayrton Senna. Beyond the obvious parallels – both McLaren alumni, both arguably the best of their generation – the Briton explains in today's Great Read that he feels a special bond with the legendary Brazilian
"This place," says Lewis Hamilton, gazing out over Spa-Francorchamps from the top floor of the McLaren emporium, "is so fantastic…"
"Your favourite circuit?" I ask.
"Not quite," he replies, "but second, after Monaco – street circuits will always be my favourite. Spa is just a top-notch circuit – it's a real circuit, isn't it? Unfortunately, we don't have many left…"
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