Stunned Hamilton lost for words at unveiling of plaque

LEWIS HAMILTON was rendered almost speechless twice within a matter of hours – but for startlingly different reasons on a day of see-sawing emotions.

Hamilton was initially lost for words after unveiling a special commemorative plaque to honour his achievement in becoming world champion last year.

The ceremony, in front of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s mobile headquarters and between the practice sessions for the Spanish Grand Prix, was especially significant as it was at this track in February of last year that Hamilton was racially abused.