From March 13 to 15, the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix will be held at the Shanghai International Circuit. Prior to the race, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton traveled to Jiuzhaigou County in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province to relax and recharge. On his social media platform, he stated that although he had previously seen photos of Chinese scenic spots, visiting Jiuzhaigou in person led him to describe it as "the most beautiful place I've ever seen".

Footage from his short video shows Hamilton touring Wu Hua Hai (Five-Color Pond) within the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area and Zhongcha Valley behind the mountains, where he also experienced horseback riding. This year coincides with both the Chinese lunar Year of the Horse and the Tibetan calendar's Fire Horse Year, during which locals regard horseback riding as an auspicious symbol of "instant success". Hamilton mentioned that his racing career has spanned 20 years and expressed his hope to continue making fans proud during the upcoming race week. Earlier this season, he finished fourth at the Australian Grand Prix, the opening round of the 2026 F1 championship.

He also noted the region's profound cultural heritage, having visited the Tibetan and Qiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum to appreciate local artisans' craftsmanship and toured a Tibetan village. "I feel deeply honored and fortunate to have had the opportunity to come here." he said. According to reports, he visited the Tibetan and Qiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum located within the Jiuzhai Huamei Shengdi Resort, observed demonstrations by intangible cultural heritage bearers, and explored the Tibetan-style village in Zhongcha Village, Zhangzha Town.

The trip proved highly rewarding for Hamilton. In his video, he remarked that surrounded by China's majestic mountains and pristine waters, and breathing the fresh, clean air just before the race, "I've gained tremendous energy from this place".

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