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"Classy guys" - Isack Hadjar on support from Hamiltons after Australian Grand Prix

Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, was seen comforting Isack Hadjar at the Australian Grand Prix.

Andrew Rickert

Andrew Rickert

— 3 min read
"Classy guys" - Isack Hadjar on support from Hamiltons after Australian Grand Prix
Anthony Hamilton comforts Isack Hadjar after the Australian Grand Prix. (Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool)

SHANGHAI–Racing Bulls junior Isack Hadjar says he considers F1 rival Lewis Hamilton and his father Anthony "really special guys" for supporting him after crash before Australian Grand prix.

The 20-year-old spun into the barriers on the formation lap in difficult conditions before the start of the Melbourne race and was visibly emotional as he left his debut Formula One race without completing a lap.

Isack Hadjar spun out on the formation lap prior to the Australian Grand Prix. (Getty Images/Red Bull Content Pool)

When he returned to pit lane, it was Anthony Hamilton who sought out and comforted the young Frenchman, following him into the Racing Bulls garage.

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