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Lewis Hamilton breaks down how he convinced Niki Lauda to not BAN his journey into fashion

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Manmayee Joshi | Last updated 4/9/24

Lewis Hamilton is well known for his unique fashion sense off the grid. He carefully selects all his outfits and never misses amassing attention during all his public outings. Back in the days when the Brit got into fashion and was being invited to fashion weeks, he faced many prejudices.

The late. Mercedes Non-executive Chairman, Niki Lauda would say to Toto Wolff, that Hamilton is a racing driver, he can’t do things related to fashion. However, Lewis Hamilton after getting back from the show in New York performed the best laps at the Singapore GP in 2018 and was able to convince Lauda that perhaps he could do both.

Niki Lauda was one of the main figures behind bringing Hamilton to Mercedes in 2013.

That’s not really great preparation for a race weekend. So you have to be really cautious about that. The narrative was: Oh, he’s not focused. But I wasn’t out partying late or drinking like that. But I wasn’t out partying late or drinking like that. I got to Singapore, and I delivered one of the best laps that I’ve ever delivered. And after that, everyone was like, Oh, he can do that. Even Niki Lewis Hamilton said: GQ

The 39-year-old is known for his alchemy of switching roles on and off track. With his focus and brilliance in F1, he also ventures into the realms of films, music, and fashion. His off-track life has never affected his on-track performance, perhaps that’s why the Brit has been able to claim seven world championships.

Lewis Hamilton states he manifested his Ferrari move

The news of Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 took the internet by storm. The seven-time world champion took the perfect opportunity to make his childhood dream come true. Hamilton is a huge believer in manifestations and believes that perhaps he manifested his childhood Ferrari dream into reality.

He shed light on the same in an in-detail conversation.

Honestly, I’ve manifested everything I’ve ever wanted to do. I do it every year. Working with Tommy. Winning a world championship. Breaking records. And so I’ve had some other plans for the future. Yeah, I think perhaps more unconscious manifesting from the early period of my life. But it’s always been up there for me. Lewis Hamilton via: GQ

Many in the F1 paddock believe that he chose to use the exit clause in his contract with Mercedes in hopes of claiming the record-breaking eighth world championship with the Red. Lewis Hamilton is an absolute legend of F1 and moving to Ferrari is a sensational move for him. The fans will be glued to their television screens in 2025 to see the Brit repping the red gear of the Maranello-based team.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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