LEWIS HAMILTON made another bold fashion choice in the paddock ahead of a star-studded Miami Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion arrived in an outrageous purple-sequined jumpsuit that turned heads in the Florida sun.
And he didn’t let the heat bother him, matching his outfit with a pair of Dr Martens boots.
Hamilton wasn’t the only A-lister turning heads at the race. The Miami Grand Prix always attracts the Hollywood glitterati, as one of three that are raced in the US. Top Gun: Maverick actor Tom Cruise, NFL star Patrick Mahomes, and tennis legends Roger Federer and Serena and Venus Williams were also spotted in attendance.
Federer got to Hard Rock Stadium early, where he was treated to a drive around the circuit by Mick Schumacher. Music stars Will.I.Am and Timbaland, Fugees rapper Wyclef Jean and British rapper Skepta were all spotted enjoying the festivities in the paddock. Motorsport legend Juan Pablo Montoya was spotted mingling with drivers in the garages. While three-time world champion Sir Jackie Stewart was seen deep in conversation with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.
Other legendary athletes spotted lapping up the VIP treatment included Juan Martin del Potro and World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi in a PSG shirt. Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, who has worked with Lewis Hamilton on a collaboration range, was seen hanging out with Federer. Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Becky G, Shakira, Sergio Aguero, Brooklyn Beckham, Winnie Harlow and the Jonas Brothers were also listed as expected guests.
Hamilton’s fashionable outfit wasn’t the only summer outfit donned by a driver. In the 27-degree temperatures, Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg wore a matching shirt and shorts in pink with a palm trees pattern. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc went with a sea theme – arriving in ocean blue colours.
Once the race got underway, though, it was all about the Red Bull drivers yet again. Max Verstappen started back in ninth on the grid but breezed past the rest of the field before overtaking team-mate and pole-sitter Sergio Perez for his third win from five events this season.
That extended his lead at the top of the drivers’ championship to 14 points from the Mexican. Hamilton battled from 13th to cross the line in sixth – between the two Ferraris – while Fernando Alonso completed the podium in third.
Source: thesun
