SILVERSTONE, England (AP) – Four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is keeping July 15 free in his diary in case England’s soccer team…
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) – Four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is keeping July 15 free in his diary in case England’s soccer team reaches the World Cup final.
« I’ve booked that day off, like keep it free, because I want to be in Russia for that day, supporting them, » Hamilton said Thursday.
Hamilton is bidding to win the British Grand Prix on Sunday for what would be an outright record sixth time at his home race. He may have a problem on Saturday, though, when England plays Sweden in the quarterfinals.
Hamilton could miss part of that game if he performs well in qualifying at Silverstone.
« What’s the penalty for missing the press conference on Saturday? » Hamilton joked. « I want to watch the game. »
England last won the World Cup in 1966.
« I can only imagine the boys are definitely on a high at the moment. I hope they’re sleeping well, I hope they’re eating well because that’s a large part of it, » Hamilton said.
« They’ve got to go and enjoy themselves. There’s so much pressure on them, obviously, being that it is the World Cup, but there’s so much support for them. »
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