Lewis Hamilton has praised the impact Ross Brawn had on Mercedes, hailing him for building the foundations of the teams current success in Formula One. Adidas Nmd Wholesale China .Former Mercedes boss Brawn left the Brackley-based outfit at the end of the 2013 season following a three-year spell after its takeover of the Brawn GP outfit he previously spearheaded. Mercedes has already wrapped up its third consecutive constructors championship and is also guaranteed a third drivers title this year.Although Brawn did not oversee the teams dominance of the current V6 turbo era, Hamilton said his role was fundamental in ensuring the competitiveness which steered Hamilton to back-to-back world championships in 2014 and 2015.I think what he built over the years is what we are now standing on top of and succeeding upon, Hamilton explained. He really helped build a platform, build the foundations and Im appreciative.When weve won the championships Ive generally tried to share it with him because he worked for years without having championships and then finally we had them.Hamilton recalled his memories of working under Brawn, including a visit at his mothers house, when the former Ferrari technical director first approached Hamilton about joining Mercedes.I loved working with Ross. From the moment Ross came -- I mean I grew up watching Formula One with Ross at Ferrari and then the next thing you know Im in my mums kitchen having a cup of tea with him, hes come to visit me to talk about joining the team and how he would love for me to drive for them.I felt very honoured that he had wanted me. Working with him was great, he created a really good atmosphere, very approachable for everyone. I think everyone was really relaxed with him.The three-time world champion admitted he was sad to see Brawn leave Mercedes in 2013 and explained that his fellow countryman allowed him the opportunity to grow as a driver during their short spell together.Honestly I was sad to see him leave because when I joined the team part of the decision process was that he was a part of the team, then obviously he left shortly afterwards, which was not that great.Generally the bosses dont improve you as a driver but what they do is give you an opportunity for you to grow and thats definitely something that Ross was a part of. Adidas Nmd Ireland . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Buy Adidas Basketball Shoes Online . 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It took me a while to get going and I came back a bit early from it, but its one of those things.Derry-born Duffy was then an emerging player at Everton, but eventually had to take a step backwards before he could get his career heading in the right direction once again.Loan spells with Burnley, Scunthorpe and Yeovil handed him the regular football he craved before he got his chance at Ewood Park, securing a permanent move in September 2014, and he has not looked back ssince. Adidas Basketball Shoes Ireland. Ciaran Clark (left) celebrates with Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy during their win over Switzerland His development has been such that he was worked his way into ONeills sights having been denied a debut under Giovanni Trapattoni by his injury back in 2010.Duffy finally got his chance in an end-of-season friendly against Costa Rica in Philadelphia in June 2014, but had to wait until the 1-0 friendly victory over Switzerland in March this year for his second appearance.I probably wasnt ready four years ago, he added. I sat there and I was obviously watching the lads, and you want to go out and represent your country if you are in the game.It was just, I want to try my best to try to get to the next one - and if I cant get to that one, Ill try my best to get to the next one after that.You have got to set it as a target and thats what I did, and hopefully I can be there. Also See: Wilson out of Irish squad ODowda future of Ireland Low bullish over Germany chances Table ' ' '