ESPN.com · Nov 3, 2019
Lewis Hamilton: Surreal that Tom Brady even knows my name
AUSTIN -- Lewis Hamilton says he still finds it strange to see his achievements recognised by athletes such as NFL star Tom Brady, despite being on the verge of a sixth Formula One world championship.
Hamilton can win the title at Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix by finishing eighth or higher. Ahead of the race, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady -- himself a six-time champion -- praised the Mercedes driver's "exceptional" talent.
When Brady's comments were put to him by ESPN's Ryan McGee in an interview for Sports Centre, Hamilton said: "First of all, it's surreal if I'm being honest, because [I grew up] watching these incredible athletes be the ones that are right at the top.