A 15-YEAR-OLD boy got the chance to meet his idol on a specially-organised tour of a Formula One team’s factory.
Teenager Jamie Winship from Kirby Misperton, near Pickering in North Yorkshire, along with his mother Julie Winship, sister Lauren Winship and father Andy Winship, met Mercedes AMG Petronas racing legend Lewis Hamilton at the factory in Brackley, near Northampton.
Julie Winship, left, Lauren Winship, Jamie, Lewis Hamilton and Andy Winship
Jamie, who was diagnosed with a condition meaning he is unable to absorb nutrients from food, and requiring an intravenous feed, was given the once-in-a-lifetime tour after it had been exclusively organised by the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity.
His father, Mr Winship said: "I cannot thank the charity enough for making my son’s dream come true to meet the amazing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
"Lewis spent two hours chatting to all the families at leisure and was just fantastic with all the kids.”
The racer spent the afternoon, signing merchandise and taking dozens of photos with Jamie and the family, before the team have him a gift bag to take home.
Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix 2019
Jamie was also invited to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where he saw his idol crowned the race's winner.
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