Lewis Hamilton posts appreciation for Charles Hamelin's tribute - "Love the helmet"

Lewis Hamilton has answered Charles Hamelin's racing helmet tribute online in a moment of mutual appreciation.

Hamelin, who carried Canada's flag at the Beijing 2022 Opening Ceremony, is his country's star short track speed skater, and designed a special helmet in honour of the motorsport hero.

And seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton later showed his appreciation on his social media.

"I did a little tribute to one of my idols," the Canadian skater said on his Instagram, next to a photo of the helmet inspired by the one that Lewis Hamilton wore at the Abu Dhabi GP in 2020.

"Love the helmet @Speedskater01 (Charles Hamelin's Twitter account)