F1 star Lewis Hamilton shows support to Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka after getting player of the match

Lewis Hamilton showed his support for Arsenal star Bukayo Saka after he helped the Gunners beat Southampton 3-1.

F1 star Lewis Hamilton shows support to Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka after getting player of the match

Lewis Hamilton Bukayo Saka (images via IMAGO/ Instagram @bukayosaka87)

Lewis Hamilton is a huge soccer fan apart outside of motorsports. He actively supports several clubs, especially Arsenal in the English Premier League. His support stems partly from Arsenal’s location in England, where he was born and raised.

Lewis Hamilton frequently attends matches and shares his thoughts on football on social media, showcasing his enthusiasm for the sport. He also actively cares for the players and those based in England.

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As a Black individual, he strongly advocates for racial equality and supports the Black community in England. Hamilton uses his platform to raise awareness about social justice issues, including racism in sports.

Bukayo Saka, a prominent Black soccer star who plays for Arsenal, has received significant support from Hamilton, especially after enduring racist abuse following the Euro 2020 final. Saka won the Man of the Match during the Gunner’s 3-1 win against Southampton on Saturday (October 5). Hamilton later took to social media to show his support for Saka. Currently, Arsenal sits third in the table, just one point off the top-placed Liverpool.

Lewis Hamilton’s replacement Kimi Antonelli reveals his special car number that he’s been using since F4

After Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes at the end of this season, 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli will step in to drive alongside George Russell. The team announced their 2025 driver lineup at the Italian Grand Prix, confirming Russell and Antonelli as their drivers going forward.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli (via IMAGO)

While Antonelli expressed a preference for several car numbers, he said he holds a special attachment to the number 12. He has used it since his time in Formula 4 and considers it lucky and beneficial.

I have many numbers that I like, but 12 is a special one. I have been using it since F4 [and] it always went well, so there’s no reason to change it for next year.

Kimi Antonelli told Sportstak.com

With only six races remaining in the season, Hamilton’s time with Mercedes is coming to an end. He will join Ferrari to drive alongside Charles Leclerc from the 2025 season onwards. The Briton will be aiming to conclude his tenure with the Silver Arrows on a positive note, striving for more victories in these final six races.