WATCH: Lewis Hamilton's extra efforts for his special fan goes viral on social media

Lewis Hamilton may have had a weekend to forget at the United States Grand Prix, but his off-track actions left a lasting impression on one of his special fans. Despite a frustrating race, Hamilton showed why he remains one of the most beloved figures in the sport, as his heartwarming gesture towards a young fan quickly went viral on social media.

After a disappointing early retirement from the race due to a rare spin-off, Hamilton's race weekend at the Circuit of the Americas came to an abrupt end. Hamilton, who had never spun off the track in such a way before, found himself watching from the Mercedes garage. But while his race may have been over, he had an opportunity to turn a difficult day into a memorable one for someone else.

Here is the video:

fun fact about Lewis: he deadass will stay and take pictures and sign everything for everyone, it’s always security and his team telling him we gotta go stop doing all that 😭 https://t.co/krjy6mQhBH

— kaydee (@primetimekaydee) October 21, 2024

Among the crowd of spectators, Hamilton noticed a young fan, who was thrilled just to be at the pit lane. Despite his frustrations, Hamilton made the fan's day unforgettable. He approached the boy, gave him a warm hug, posed for photos, and even signed a special T-shirt for him. The fan, clearly overwhelmed by the champion’s attention, smiled ear to ear as Hamilton took the time to connect with him.

Toto Wolff supports Lewis Hamilton!

Lewis Hamilton’s actions touched the hearts of his fans around the world, and social media quickly erupted with admiration for the champion’s kindness. Clips of the moment were shared widely, with fans praising Hamilton for always going the extra mile, even in difficult moments.

The incident happened just moments after Hamilton reflected on his disappointing performance in the race. Having started from 17th on the grid due to a challenging qualifying session and a penalty for an engine change, Hamilton's race came to an early end after spinning off the track just two laps in.

Mercedes later suggested that a gust of wind reaching up to 40 kph likely contributed to the spin, and team principal Toto Wolff was quick to absolve Hamilton of any blame for the incident. “It was not Lewis' fault,” Wolff said, adding that Hamilton was not pushing hard when the spin occurred. “An incident like that came out of nowhere. He wasn't pushing, and something caught him out. It's clear, and I don’t think he needs to apologize."