Lewis Hamilton travels to Brazil after avoiding injury in road accident

12 November 2015 04:31

Lewis Hamilton will be fit to race in this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix despite a road accident in Monaco adding to his woes after a recent fever.

The newly-crowned triple world champion travelled to Sao Paulo on Wednesday - a day later than planned - on medical advice.

Hamilton revealed via Instagram that he had been involved in a road accident on Monday night but walked away unharmed.

" Dear TeamLH, just wanted to let you know why things have been quiet on social media the past few days," Hamilton wrote.

"I've not been well with a fever but I also had a road accident in Monaco on Monday night.

"Whilst ultimately, it is nobody's business, there are people knowing my position that will try to take advantage of the situation and make a quick buck. NO problem.

"Nobody was hurt, which is the most important thing. But the car was obviously damaged and I made very light contact with a stationary vehicle.

"Talking with the team and my doctor, we decided together that it was best for me to rest at home and leave a day later."

Hamilton sealed his third world championship with victory at the United States Grand Prix last month.

Earlier this week, the 30-year-old said a win in Brazil would be a 'salute' to Ayrton Senna. Hamilton has never won at the Interlagos track in eight previous attempts.

He finished second behind team-mate Nico Rosberg last year, while he was vying for the lead with Nico Hulkenberg in his final race with McLaren in 2012 before a race-ending collision.

But the Briton is hopeful of ending his winless streak at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.

"This was the home race for Ayrton, so it was a dream of mine to race in Sao Paulo when I was younger and I always feel his presence when I'm there," said Hamilton, who has spoken of 'carrying the baton' for the Brazilian after surpassing his number of career wins and emulating him with a hat-trick of titles.

"He was such a huge hero in Brazil and it's humbling that I always get such a warm response there. It's amazing to think that it took Ayrton eight attempts to win this race and it's one of the few I haven't yet won myself.

"If I can change that this weekend it would be a salute to him and another highlight to add to this amazing year, so I'll be going all out to make that happen."

Source: PA