ABU DHABI -- Lewis Hamilton had a very famous fan in tow for the drivers' parade ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix -- Hollywood superstar Will Smith.
The pre-race parade is usually reserved for F1's 20 drivers but the recently-crowned 2018 champion had company on Sunday. Smith, a guest of Mercedes this weekend, climbed aboard the truck before it departed to do some filming of his own.
When Hamilton won the championship in Mexico City, a pre-recorded message from Smith was played over his radio channel saying: "Hey Lewis, congrats man! That's how you do it, baby!