Lewis Hamilton claims ‘dying for 30 seconds’ in F1 paddocks in the Middle East just the ‘price of fashion’

Lewis Hamilton is a fashion icon in the F1 world.

Lewis Hamilton claims ‘dying for 30 seconds’ in F1 paddocks in the Middle East just the ‘price of fashion’

Lewis Hamilton (Via IMAGO)

Seven times F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton is known for his massive collection of designer outfits in his wardrobe. The Mercedes driver is often seen flaunting his outfits in the paddock during the race weekends. The Brit wears his fashion outfits against climatic conditions, such as the hottest race stints at Middle Eastern tracks, despite having the opportunity to wear climate-accommodating clothes.

Lewis Hamilton was seen adorned in Burberry’s outfit at the Met Gala this year, another statement fashion piece. The 39-year-old’s appeal in the fashion industry has been growing tremendously in the past few years. With such high value in the fashion sphere, a different set of responsibilities also add up on the Brit’s shoulder, which Hamilton has been fulfilling despite unfavorable climatic conditions at multiple circuits.

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Subsequently, when asked about his sincerity and the high fashion standard he holds, Hamilton explained the tough situations he has to overcome to provide a platform to designers.

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I've been to Bahrain and the Middle East and worn some really warm clothing. I was dying for the 30 seconds I am walking down to the track. But that's the price of fashion.
Lewis Hamilton said in an interview with Motorsport.com.

The former seven-time world champion explained that when he is in the Middle Eastern countries, he feels like dying from the extreme heat in the warm clothing while walking towards the team garage. However, he still wears such outfits to utilize his platform and spread a message through it and reckons it to be a price that he has to pay for fashion.

Lewis Hamilton reveals the extensive planning required for his outfits

At every F1 weekend, the Englishman is spotted wearing exclusively designed outfits for him. Due to this, a fanbase has developed over the years for Hamilton’s fashion style and follows him worldwide for his incredible styling. On the other hand, with such a large fanbase following his fashion, an extensive schedule has to be made well in advance for his outfits, and has shed light on how the whole process works.

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Lewis Hamilton (Via IMAGO)

The 39-year-old gave an insight into how his collaboration with designers and brands works in the first place.

It’s ultimately looking at brands that I admire. I try to collaborate with designers, and they come up with custom pieces, which is always awesome. In the different locations I go to, I love to utilize my platform to highlight up-and-coming designers as well. There’s a lot of options but I only have four days, there’s only so much you can wear to the track. And then I have to get back into the [team’s racing] kit. I wish there was more days.
Lewis Hamilton said in an interview with WWD.

The Mercedes driver elaborated that he looks at an array of collections from the brands he admires. Furthermore, he collaborates with up-and-coming designers to give them a platform to jumpstart their careers and help them become a global marque soon.

On the contrary, despite the F1 circus taking place 24 times a year, Hamilton has stated his unhappiness that he can wear such outfits only four times a week, and that too on race weeks. But there is still a huge fan following for his fashion sense and fans would be waiting for the race weekend in Imola to see what the former champion would wear at the home of Ferrari after signing a deal with them before the start of the season.

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