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$40 Million Worth Jake Paul Takes Inspiration From Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes Ahead of Nate Diaz Showdown

Somin Bhattacharjee
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$40 Million Worth Jake Paul Takes Inspiration From Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes Ahead of Nate Diaz Showdown

Plenty of celebrities were in attendance at the 2023 Miami GP, including the likes of Tom Cruise and Roger Federer. They all visited the garages of different teams, with social media personality and boxer Jake Paul paying a visit to Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes’ garage.

Paul, who has an estimated net worth of $40 million, saw the technical aspect of F1 for the first time ever. This left him in awe, with Paul claiming that it reminds him a lot about his profession- boxing.

Jake Paul and his brother Logan Paul rose to fame through videos posted on social media, but over the last few years, they have taken a liking towards combat sports, and have competed with some of the best in the world. Jake Paul is scheduled to take on former UFC Champion Nate Diaz, in a catchweight boxing bout.

Paul revealed that this was the first time he ever visited an F1 paddock, which he found very cool. Seeing the cars, talking to the teams, and witnessing how much work goes into making a race weekend successful, makes him draw comparisons to boxing.

“This sport is so technical,” said Paul to Sky Sports. “It reminds me of boxing in many ways.”

Lewis Hamilton shakes off a disappointing start to Miami GP weekend

While Paul was in the Mercedes garage, taking in the wonders of modern automobile technology, Lewis Hamilton was out on the track, trying his best to end the race with a strong points haul. Qualifying was immensely disappointing for Hamilton, who failed to get his car into Q3.

As a result, the Briton started the race from 13th, but after a slow start, managed to get into sixth, which is where he finished. Hamilton had to be patient with his car, as the DRS train at the beginning of the race, prevented him from making any early moves.

Hamilton’s teammate meanwhile, brought home a P4 finish for Mercedes, which was as good as they could have performed, considering the fact that Alonso’s Aston Martin was much faster.

Hamilton happy with how the race unfolded

When the 2023 Miami GP started, many predicted another tough weekend for Hamilton. However, making up seven places and charging through the field gave the 38-year-old a good and enjoyable experience around the Miami International Autodrome.

As reported by Racing News 365, Hamilton is happy with the points he and Russell earned in Miami, as they look to improve even more in Imola. Hamilton is currently fourth in the drivers’ standings with 56 point to his name, whereas his teammate George Russell is in sixth with 40 points.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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