"They made me believe that superheroes are real, and they can look like me and my family" - Lewis Hamilton on Williams sisters

Lewis Hamilton is one of many athletes that took inspiration from Serena and Venus Williams and he paid tribute to them.

The British racing driver has been one of the best in his sport for many years and he was always inspired by Serena and Venus Williams. Just like many of us, Hamilton grew up watching the Williams sisters climb to the top of a sport.

He took a moment before today's F1 race to write a tribute to them:

"Taking a moment before the race today to show my appreciation and gratitude to the greatest of all time, Serena Williams. We will never see another Serena. She's one of a kind. She came through like a wrecking ball and has been so spectacular to witness. She has such fierceness, power, and strength in both body and mind. To be so bold, Black, brave and, above all, a kind and caring human being is beautiful."

"I remember watching her and Venus at their first games with my dad on TV. Seeing such talented women dominating a field where no one looked like them gave me hope. They made me believe that superheroes are real, and they can look [like] me and my family. I never dreamed in a million years I would meet these heroes and come to call them my friends. I knew that I wasn't alone because of you. I knew I could never give up because you didn't. I can't thank you two enough."

Hamilton concluded with:

"Still today you remind me to never give up, you remind me what we stand for and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You make me want to be better in all ways. A better competitor, a better brother, a better friend, and a better leader. You inspire me every day and just know you always have a brother in me. Serena, I'm wishing you all the happiness in what's next for you. You truly deserve it."