London, Mar 20 : British Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton's wax figure has been unveiled by Madame Tussauds, as he gears up for the Australian Grand Prix.

Hamilton's 150,000 pounds figure was launched in front of young fans from the karting club in Kent, where he had started out, and they also got to try their hand at a race simulation game installed next to the wax model.

"We always knew he would be a champion," the Daily Star quoted club operations director Chris Pullman as saying.

"He's done wonders for karting - so many youngsters are trying to follow his achievements," he added. (ANI)