Lewis Hamilton gets a special gift from Juan Manuel Fangio II

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As everyone knows, two weeks ago in Mexico City, Lewis Hamilton clinched his fifth world championship, becoming only the second driver in F1 history - after Michael Schumacher - to match the achievement of the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio.

Fast-forward to Interlagos this week where, to commemorate the Mercedes driver's exploit, he was presented with a very special gift by the great Argentinean driver's nephew, Juan Manuel Fangio II, a man who also distinguished himself in motorsport, mainly in the American IMSA series in which he drove for Dan Gurney's All American Racer's outfit.

Check out the video depicting the emotional moment when Hamilton is honored by Fangio's nephew. And the Brit actually had a special treat of his own to give to the Argentine…

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