Lewis Hamilton ‘jumped at the opportunity’ to drive Ayrton Senna’s McLaren

Hamilton will complete a demonstration run in the car that carried Senna to the second of his three titles in 1990 in Interlagos on Saturday.

Lewis Hamilton is driving Ayrton Senna’s McLaren. Picture: PA Images

Lewis Hamilton said he is braced for an emotional evening when he drives his idol Ayrton Senna’s world-championship winning McLaren at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Hamilton will complete a demonstration run in the red-and-white McLaren that carried Senna to the second of his three titles in 1990 in Interlagos on Saturday.