Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton showed his prowess for the first time in Malta in the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes F1 car at this year’s Paqpaqli ghall-Istrina event in aid of the Community Chest Fund a few days ago.

“We are delighted with the success of Lewis Hamilton’s visit at the Vodafone L-Istrina event,” said Vodafone Malta chief executive Balesh Sharma. “This must have been one of the best motoring events Malta ever saw.”

Lewis Hamilton’s sensational arrival by helicopter set the pace for the event which attracted thousands of fans and enthusiasts. Lewis Hamilton was accompanied by Mr Sharma to present President George Abela with the Vodafone Foundation’s donation of €30,000 to the Community Chest Fund.

He then displayed his world champion skills, first in the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-26 and later in the Mercedes Cabrio E-Class 250 CDI, where he took President Abela and lucky winners in a breathtaking lap around the circuit.

Vodafone’s VIP guests were also able to meet Lewis Hamilton at the Vodafone ‘Raise Your Game’ event where guests bid for a lap in the Mercedes sports car driven by the 2008 world champion.

Instead of giving the usual Christmas gifts, this year Vodafone wanted to share its success and decided to help l-Istrina and made a donation with the hope of continuing to help people in need and offer them a better future.

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