Credit: Getty Images Rookie Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar crashed during the formation lap of his inaugural race at the Australian Grand Prix and his despair was immediate. But out of the pain, there stepped one man—Anthony Hamilton, father of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton—who gave the teenager an outpouring of kindness that made waves around the paddock and beyond. The moment resonated so deeply that UK-based freelance illustrator Lucy Claire Dunbar recreated it in a moving tribute.
A dream turned nightmare Hamilton’s Dad Consoles a Heartbroken Isack Hadjar 🥹 #formula1 #f1 #f1edit #f1shorts In the cutthroat world of Formula 1, where milliseconds make legends and feelings tend to be concealed behind racing helmets, a moment of sheer empathy captured the limelight at the Australian Grand Prix. Aside from the immediate shock of Hadjar's crash, the moment has stayed in the minds of fans, competitors, and the F1 world. Artist Lucy Claire re-drew the hug in a touching tribute, captioning it: “This moment had me in tears first thing.
Kindness really is the greatest superpower, the greatest gift.” She specializes in digital watercolour, intending to capture the magic little moments in life and recognize the beauty in simple things. Her artwork struck a chord with fans, who praised the elder Hamilton for showing empathy in a sport often defined by ruthless competition.
Hadjar's Formula 1 debut was to be the highlight of his life. But, in slippery wet condit.