Lewis Hamilton is one of the most celebrated drivers in Formula 1 history. The British legend has won everything there is to be won on the track. However, he has since enjoyed success in his off-track activities as well.
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Wall Street Journal Magazine presented the seven-time world champion with the Sports Innovator Award for 2021. Last week the magazine published its latest issue with Hamilton on the cover.
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“Thanks to Christina for the great award. I feel incredibly humiliated by the kindness you have shown me. I hope everyone has a wonderful night, ”said Lewis after winning the award.
Specifically, Kim Kardashian won the Innovator Award in the Brand category and Lil Nas X in the Music category.
Lewis Hamilton with Demi Moore, Lil Nas X, Maya Lin, Kim Kardashian West, Kim Jones, Colson Whitehead, Ryan Reynolds and others attending the @WSJMag 2021 Innovator Awards pic.twitter.com/RWQMC8Ippq
– Sir Lewis Hamilton Updates (@SirLewisUpdates) November 2, 2021
Despite all of his off-track performance, the Brit is not the most popular driver with fans. Many fans disagree with his opinion and the way he expresses it. In addition, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said that Hamilton polarized people.
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I think Lewis Hamilton is not viewed as well here as he should be: Wolff
As reported by Express. co. The Austrian from Great Britain stated that the extravagance of the Mercedes driver does not go down well with many fans of the sport. Wolff explains why his indictment polarizes opinions in the world.
“I think Lewis is not viewed as well here as he should be, but for a lot of reasons,” said Wolff.
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MELBOURNE, Australia: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP and Mercedes GP Executive Director Toto Wolff on stage for the F1 Live event during previews before the F1 Australian Grand Prix at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on March 13, 2019 in Melbourne , Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
“He had immediate success with McLaren and the story of his previous life, the financial struggles, the racism he was exposed to was never something that was ever publicized. People didn’t see that. What they saw was a young man who got into Formula 1 and was successful from the start. “
“And because he is also an extravagant person who polarizes further. People can’t handle it. But I think, more importantly, we all lose more than we gain every day, and it’s very difficult to deal with a person who you think has everything, who is constantly winning. The more you win, the more people cheer the underdog, ”said Wolff.
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It is unique in the world of motorsport to see someone as successful off the track as Lewis Hamilton. It just proves that Lewis is a winner on and off the track.
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