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Lewis Hamilton says fight with F1 bosses left him ‘feeling like an outcast’

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on how he has had to battle to arrive at F1 races in his signature style.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:50 AM
Lewis Hamilton says fight with F1 bosses left him ‘feeling like an outcast’
Key Things to Know
  • Lewis Hamilton revealed he fought with F1 bosses to arrive at race tracks wearing his own clothes.
  • Hamilton stated that having to wear team kit for around 90 days each year felt restrictive.
  • The seven-time champion noted he previously felt like an outcast walking into the Formula 1 paddock.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he previously had to battle Formula 1 team bosses over his desire to arrive at race weekends wearing his own clothing instead of official team kit. Speaking to The Times, the seven-time world champion explained that being forced to wear team colors for roughly 90 days a year felt restrictive to his identity.

Hamilton noted that entering the F1 paddock early in his career often made him feel like an outcast compared to the diverse fashion world. Outside of racing, he has co-chaired the Met Gala, launched a line with Tommy Hilfiger, and served as a brand ambassador for Lululemon.

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