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Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke surprises F1 drivers as fans call on her to ‘lend Ferrari a few dragons’
Movie star swapped the silver screen for Silverstone to visit famous racing team
FORMULA 1 FANS urged Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke to fire up Ferrari with some "dragons" as she met their racing duo at Silverstone.
Carlos Sainzwas fifth and Ferrari team-mateCharles Leclerc14th as BritLewis Hamilton romped to a record ninth triumphat his home Grand Prix.
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And motorsport lovers joked that the Italian team needed help from the English actress - famed for her role in the drama 'n dragons fantasy show.
One viewer posted: "Can she lend us some dragons to pull the Ferraris? The stallions are a bit slow..."
Clarke, whose film roles includeSolo: A Star Wars Story,is best known for playing Daenerys Targaryen, one of the most popular characters inGame of Thrones.
And when F1 posted a clip of her meeting their team, some fans reckoned Spaniard Sainz - whoFerrari are replacing with Lewis Hamiltonnext season - looked close to awestruck.
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One said: "Carlos looks hilarious" - while another claimed he was trying too hard to look "smooth".
Other fans, however, were impressed by what they felt was a cool, calm exchange.
One even admitted he would be nervous meeting Clarke, saying: "Good for them. I couldn't utter a single word."
Meanwhile, Sainz's successor-to-be Hamilton was toasting his first win since December 2021.
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Most wins at te same GP
- Lewis Hamilton (British Grand Prix) - 9
- Michael Schumacher (French Grand Prix) - 8
- Lewis Hamilton (Hungarian Grand Prix) - 8
- Michael Schumacher (Canadian Grand Prix) - 7
- Michael Schumacher (Imola Grand Prix) - 7
- Lewis Hamilton (Canadian Grand Prix) - 6
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The 39-year-old told his Mercedes outfit on the radio: "This means so much to me."
And not totally dissimilar to Game of Thrones, team Boss Toto Wolff described the triumph as a "fairytale" - albeit one for all the family!
Lewis Hamilton makes history as he WINS thrilling British GP and breaks near three-year drought
Inside track on Hamilton's life
LEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One's most prolific winner.
The British speedster lives life in the fast lane both on and off the track, with a string of high-profile romances and jet-set lifestyle.
Hamilton made his name at McLaren and Mercedes but stunned the racing world bysigning a £100million deal to join Ferrarifor next season.
His exploits have seen himrub shoulders with Hollywood icon Brad Pittbut Lewsnubbed the chance to feature in Top Gun 2.
And fanscanfollow his fortunes on the latest season ofNetflix's smash hit Drive To Survive.
Hamilton's talent saw him go fromhumble origins in Stevenagetoboasting an £11m car collection.
Hejoined celeb dating app Rayaafter splitting from Brazilian beauty Juliana Nalu.
And hisexes are said to include Rita Ora, Rihanna and Nicole Scherzinger.
Hamilton was embroiled in abitter feud with Nico Rosbergbut the pair buried the hatchet tosport £35k watches they were given for FREE.
He also shared high-profile battles withFernando AlonsoandSebastian Vettel.
But his most shocking showdown sawMax Verstappen handed the World Championship over him by a controversial safety car decision.
The Brit is chasing a record eighth world title - the first of which came in 2008 and has seenFelipe Masa sue F1 for £62m after a crash saw him miss out.
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