Iconically Inked F1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Reveals Astonishing Age at Which His Interests in Tattoos Began
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Formula One F1 – Miami Grand Prix – Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, U.S. – May 6, 2022 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton before practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Lewis Hamilton is a big fan of tattoos. The 7-time world champion has different and meaningful tattoos covered all over his body. He is also not afraid to flaunt them at any given opportunity and is proud of each one of them.
In an interview with GQ, the Mercedes driver revealed tattoos fascinated him since his early years. He mentioned that he first gained an interest in them at the mere age of 10.
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SUZUKA, JAPAN: Pole position qualifier Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP looks on in parc ferme during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
” My sister was engaged to or ended up marrying a guy who is a tattoo artist. So I grew up from a really young age. I’m around 10 years old viewing individuals getting tattooed,” said Hamilton.
What is the Significance of the Various Lewis Hamilton Tattoos?
One of his more famous tattoos is on his back which states ‘Still I Rise’. This is a mantra that has served Hamilton well throughout his career and reflects in his never give up attitude.
He has recently been criticized heavily for his performances in the 2022 season compared to his teammate. But Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has come forward to defend his star driver.
Mercedes team boss defends Lewis Hamilton amidst his 2022 struggles
The Austrian revealed that the seven-time world champion has not lost any of his capabilities and skills behind the wheel this season. He reminded everyone of his exploits late in the 2021 season, which almost won him the title.
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IMOLA, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP and Mercedes GP Executive Director Toto Wolff walks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on October 30, 2020, in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
“No, I don’t think it’s like that. He (Hamilton) is the best that has ever been. Between Abu Dhabi in 2021, dominating the last third of the season, to four months later, you are not losing your ability,” said Wolff.
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Hamilton is arguably the greatest competitor that F1 has ever seen. He always fights till the end and never lets up. So it would be wrong to count him out just yet. Let’s see how long it takes for him to get over his issues in the car.
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