Lewis Hamilton paid a touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman after dedicating his Belgian Grand Prix win to the late Black Panther star who died aged just 43 after a four-year secretive battle against colon cancer.
The Mercedes driver performed the iconic Wakanda - arms crossed over his chest - salute from the franchise blockbuster on the podium after what he describe as an 'emotional weekend'.
He then posted a picture of him taking a heartfelt moment of reflection at Spa and also uploaded a photo of his pre-race stance in a Black Lives Matter T-shirt.
He wrote: 'I want to dedicate this win to Chad and his family, he was such an inspiration and his legacy will live on.
'I'm posting this image because we must continue to fight for equality, nothing has changed yet and the battle continues.'
Hamilton led from start to finish in the race to record his 89th career win, and fifth triumph of the season in a performance was made even more impressive after the tragic news surrounding Boseman's shock passing broke.
The six-time world champion led the way in sharing messages for the actor before he sealed pole position in qualifying at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
“That ones for Chadwick”, he tearfully screamed after taking the chequered flag.
On Twitter he wrote: 'I woke up today to the sad news, our super hero passed away.
'I'm so grateful I got to meet you brother. Thank you for all you have done for us.
'Rest in Power, you were the best of us and will never be forgotten. Love, light and prayers I send to you and your family.'
Boseman was best known for playing real-life figures, including professional baseball player Jackie Robinson in the biopic, ‘42’, James Brown in ‘Get On Up’, and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall in ‘Marshall’.
He passed away at his home in Los Angeles with his wife and family by his side.
Having secured a record-extending 93rd career pole, Hamilton went to his 89 wins - his fifth win from seven races - and is only two behind Michael Schumacher's Formula One record of 91.
