Lewis Hamilton recounts online racing encounter with an unwitting fan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Lewis Hamilton recently shared an experience playing Gran Turismo online where he was repeatedly taken out by an opponent using the username LH44. The Ferrari driver noted that the user, who likely intended the name as a tribute, was unaware they were competing against the seven-time world champion. Hamilton revealed the anecdote during a video discussion with teammate Charles Leclerc regarding their interests in gaming. The revelation followed the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where Hamilton finished in sixth place. Strategy decisions regarding pit stops during a safety car period impacted his performance in the race. Kimi Antonelli secured the victory at the event, while George Russell finished in second place. Antonelli continues to lead the Drivers’ Championship standings following the result.
- •Lewis Hamilton encountered a player named LH44 who frequently collided with him in Gran Turismo.
- •The player was unaware they were racing against Hamilton during the online session.
- •Hamilton finished sixth at the Italian Grand Prix after failing to pit during a safety car.
- •Kimi Antonelli won the race at Monza with George Russell taking second place.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in the current Drivers’ Championship standings.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Reveals He Was Taken Out in Gran Turismo by His Own Superfan
"It is no secret that Lewis Hamilton enjoys racing games, and he has now revealed how one fan keeps taking him out while playing Gran Turismo online. Hamilton did not disclose his own username in the game, but he revealed…
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