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“It helps to take the pressure off Formula 1”: Lewis Hamilton speaks about how his interest in fashion helps him deal with the intensity in the sport

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"It helps to take the pressure off Formula 1": Lewis Hamilton speaks about how his interest in fashion helps him deal with the intensity in the sport

Lewis Hamilton feels that his love for fashion keeps him motivated and helps him approach every race weekend with a fresh mind. 

The 7-time World Champion has been known to wear different bold and eye-catching outfits every race weekend. He arrived at the Turkish GP wearing a blue and black kilt with trousers. This September, Hamilton was also present at the MET Gala in New York and often attends various fashion shows.

Being in an environment so different from Formula 1 helps the Mercedes driver keep his mind in the right place, even when it comes to driving.

“It’s a much different world, naturally, to F1,” he said. “F1’s obviously not focused on that. It’s obviously very corporate. There is no fashion actually, in F1.”

“I always felt like it was a place that it wasn’t easy to be yourself. When I went to a fashion show, when you’re in a fashion week, you’re surrounded by people from different walks of life, expressing themselves in different ways.”

“I love that environment where I’m able to express myself. I now do that on the racetrack. And I feel free to be able to do so.”

It helps take the weight off competing at such a high level, says Lewis

“I love being able to separate from the sport. The intensity of this whole season is difficult for everyone that’s at the track,” he said. “To be able to have something else, another outlet, that you can focus on, helps take the weight off it.”

“When I come back, it always feels fresh when I come to a GP, because it’s not something I’ve been thinking about every single day,” Hamilton added. Lewis Hamilton also hopes that his “unusual” fashion choices help others keep their minds open.

“Anyone can wear whatever they want. There will be people that don’t understand it, but that’s okay. Hopefully they’ll eventually go through the opening their mind phase and let people be who they want to be.”

Lewis Hamilton currently sits second in the Championship, 6 points behind Max Verstappen, and the most crucial part of the season is approaching with just six races left. The fight for the championship continues in Austin next week with the US Grand Prix.

Also read: “I couldn’t have had this result if it wasn’t for them”– Lewis Hamilton stunned after knowing his 105-year-old fan

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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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