Lewis Hamilton is known around the F1 world not just for his racing achievements, but also for setting the fashion trends in the paddock. Associated with a plethora of major fashion brands, the Mercedes driver never shies away from expressing himself through fashion. However, one of his latest fashion choices has raised a few questions even amongst his ever-supportive fans.
Hamilton seems to have been making good use of the two-week break between the British and the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Briton was spotted enjoying his time off from F1 and vacationing in Ibiza.
Lewis Hamilton, Eiza Gonzalez ve Jenny Stray Spetalen ile Ibiza’da tatilde. pic.twitter.com/oGvJBQtFYS
— NF Formula (@NFFormula) July 14, 2023
The F1 driver was joined by tennis player Jenny Spetalen and Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez. Renowned film director Baz Luhrmann was also spotted alongside the seven-time World Champion.
During his trip, Hamilton managed to stir up a conversation among his followers due to his odd clothing choice on vacation. The Briton decided to rock up on the beach wearing a full tracksuit, something that didn’t seem to match the occasion at all.
Drip is Permanent for Lewis Hamilton
Fans were quick to point out how odd Hamilton’s outfit looked compared to the other people around him. Twitter user Deni commented that Hamilton is the type of person who would wear a tracksuit anywhere he likes, even if it is on a beach.
trust Sir Lewis Hamilton to wear a tracksuit ANYWHERE 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 he’s at a BEACH?? pic.twitter.com/DPCSid4wR9
— deni (@fiagirly) July 17, 2023
Julia made a funny remark and commented that this often happens to her when she goes out with her parents not knowing where they are going.
isso acontece com frequência quando saio com meus pais sem saber para onde vamos https://t.co/74P4glNIeQ
— julia (@_liaromeu) July 17, 2023
Another Twitter user posted a video of a man trying to jump off from a high-rise building. They explained that that is what Hamilton must be like when he is not allowed to wear a tracksuit everywhere.
Lewis Hamilton when you tell him he can’t wear a tracksuit everywhere pic.twitter.com/cjo5krULTG
— t 🌿 (@formullana) July 17, 2023
Another Hamilton fan tried to justify the decision taken by the 38-year-old and explained that the heat on the beach is a temporary problem, but Hamilton’s style statement is permanent.
Heat is temporary, drip is forever. https://t.co/AbdnKcBbWk
— De’Vion Hinton (@LordDexHinton) July 17, 2023
Hamilton is one of the leading figures in the Fashion x Motorsports convergence
Despite a few questionable choices here and there, Hamilton is one of the major forces behind the intersection of fashion and motorsports. Following in the footsteps of the seven-time World Champion, a lot of young drivers are slowly exploring their own fashion statement.
One of the most prominent examples would be Alfa Romeo’s Guanyu Zhou. The Chinese driver is often spotted arriving at the paddock in brilliant and colorful designer clothes, something along the lines of what Hamilton would love to wear.
Zhou Guanyu being the rightful heir to Lewis’s Paddock Fashion Week makes me so happy😭Lewis wrote the curriculum & G is getting As with honors
THEY ARE THE MOMENT😮💨 https://t.co/FtgzEwXSfM pic.twitter.com/WPkGgMM0U9
— Athena 🏳️🌈 (@tarmactorque) March 30, 2023
For Hamilton, fashion is not just limited to his paddock style statement anymore. He has delved deep into the business of fashion and tied up and collaborated with various famous fashion houses. Hamilton made news when he managed to rack up more than $1.5 Million in endorsements by attending Pharrell Williams’ debut at Louis Vuitton.
Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 Show. @LewisHamilton attended @Pharrell‘s debut presentation on the iconic Pont Neuf Bridge in Paris. Watch the full show at https://t.co/TfvDQvdslt#LVMenSS24 #LouisVuitton #PharrellWilliams pic.twitter.com/3AW08q89eP
— Louis Vuitton (@LouisVuitton) June 22, 2023
It is clear that Hamilton takes quite a bit of interest in what he wears. Fashion is one of his more prominent passions and the former McLaren driver will not be deterred if one of his choice does not sit well with a few people.