Ferrari driver & F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has disclosed that he will be supporting both his home nation, England, and Brazil at the 2026 World Cup.
The 41-year-old Ferrari driver, currently sitting fourth in the Formula One standings, made the revelation prior to this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion spoke fondly of his childhood fascination with the South American side.
“For me, it’s tied with England,” Hamilton said, as quoted by Mirror.
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“Honestly, Brazil has always been my favourite team. Growing up in England, I used to love watching Brazil play.
“I think it’s the colours, the culture, and the players always just looking the most skilled; they were so cool.
“I just appreciate where they (Brazil) come from. Many of the players come from the streets where they play with no shoes and there’s something quite special about Brazilian culture.”
The British driver paid homage to Senna by waving the Brazilian flag following his victory at Interlagos in 2021 and received a race-worn helmet from the Senna family in 2017.
Hamilton was bestowed with honorary Brazilian citizenship in 2022, having previously expressed his deep connection to the nation’s people and energy.
Brazil are the most successful team both in terms of World Cup titles, winning the competition a record five times while being the only team to have taken part in all 22 previous editions.
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It is not unusual for supporters to support two separate teams heading into the World Cup, and clearly Hamilton has a lot of respect for Brazil, who will first face Morocco, Haiti and Scotland in Group C.
Hamilton has already enjoyed a memorable season away from the track, witnessing his beloved Arsenal claim the Premier League title.
“I think, like for everyone, [it was] very emotional,” he admitted. “I shed a tear, to be honest.”
