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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton said it was "very surreal" for him to hear US Vice-President Kamala Harris say that she was a big fan of his and the sport. Hamilton added he was "pleasantly surprised" at hearing the politician's remarks.
F1 has captured the imagination of fans in the US, with an influx of many new fans owing to the popularity of the Netflix series 'Drive to Survive'. The series, which debuted in 2019 on the streaming platform, presents behind-the-scenes stories and focuses on drivers as personalities. It became a phenomenon during the pandemic, with fans then flocking to watch the sport across the world.
One such fan of the sport is the Democratic Party Presidential nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Appearing last week on the "Howard Stern Show," Harris said that she was a big fan of the sport. She said (via Motorsportweek),
