Lewis Hamilton has gained a sizeable following around the world for his off-track activities. He has a clothing line in collaboration with legendary brand Tommy Hilfiger. We have always seen him at many fashion shows and events like the Met Gala.
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Lewis has made a name for himself outside of the sport through his extracurricular activities. He recently mentioned that he is now much more focused on his off-track activities than racing.
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I think it’s important to take inspiration from different things: Lewis Hamilton
As PlanetF1 reports, the seven-time world champion never misses an opportunity to attend a fashion event despite his hectic schedule.
“I want to win world championships with you, but at the same time I want to help young people from different backgrounds get into the sport,” said Hamilton.
Formula 1 F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – October 7, 2021, Mercedes Lewis Hamilton during a press conference in front of the Turkish Grand Prix Pool via REUTERS / Sedat Suna
“So that’s a really big focus for me, and seeing that the response has been positive and seeing the progress we’re making is what drives me. I think it’s important to get inspiration from different things and helping people is a big part of it now, ”said Lewis.
When asked if he would focus more on these activities from now on, Lewis said, “I think long-term, yes, absolutely.”
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The Mercedes driver reveals how he is now approaching a world championship challenge
Hamilton won seven world champions during his time in Formula 1. He won his first championship in 2008 when he was 22 years old, and now that he’s battling for his eighth title, he believes his approach to a world championship has changed.
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Formula 1 F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 26, 2021, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the REUTERS / Anton Vaganov race
“When I was 22 years old, it was about me and my family and it was all about us, it was about us achieving something that we were told we couldn’t do. Well you saw in the last year that I have a fire, I urge you to try and work with the sport to become more diverse in the years to come.
“So it’s like a secondary focus that I have to start with Mission 44 and start on my new contract and bring it into the negotiations where I said to Mercedes, ‘I want to do something much bigger than the World Cup to win, ”said Lewis.
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Hamilton is currently aiming for its 8th World Championship in F1. With only 6 races he is only 6 points behind Verstappen.
Can Lewis win another title? Let us know.
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