Sunday, March 30, 2014

Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch quizzes Lewis Hamilton on podium after Malaysian GP win

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Lewis Hamilton quizzed by Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch in post-race interview after Malaysian GP win

By Telegraph Sport11:42AM BST 30 Mar 2014

After an incident-free Malaysian Grand Prix, it was the bizarre sight of Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch interviewing race winner Lewis Hamilton that become the main talking point in Sepang.

The Brit completed a pole-to-flag victory to complete a Mercedes one-two in the second race of the F1 season, yet the presence of Cumberbatch joining the leading drivers on the podium caused much head-stratching.



Cumberbatch, who watched from the Mercedes garage during the race and was also trackside during qualifying on Saturday was cool, calm and extremely composed as he took a break from his day job to quiz Hamilton on his victory.

"That was Incredible. After such a difficult weekend, a long winter, for such a great crowd, I feel so grateful," Hamilton said.


"After such a tragedy a few weeks ago I dedicate this win to those people and their families.


READ MORE HERE: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/formulaone/lewishamilton/10732625/Lewis-Hamilton-quizzed-by-Sherlock-actor-Benedict-Cumberbatch-on-podium-after-Malaysian-GP-win.html

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