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Lewis Hamilton Gaza aid visit reported in Egypt

News - 2026-11-11 - By Jenny Marsh

Motorsport.com and RaceFans reported Lewis Hamilton visited relief operations linked to Gaza in Egypt days after the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Motorsport.com reported that Lewis Hamilton visited an aid operation at Egypt’s Rafah border with Gaza two days after racing at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The outlet said Hamilton arrived in El Arish, in North Sinai, on Tuesday and was met at the airport by governor Khaled Megawer.

RaceFans also reported that Hamilton witnessed humanitarian relief efforts linked to the Gaza Strip. With no primary statement included here, the visit remains based on those media reports.

Hamilton, a British driver born on 7 January 1985, has raced in Formula 1 since 2007 for McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari. He is fourth in the 2026 drivers’ championship on 261 points.