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Lewis Hamilton Dubbed “Really Annoying” for Supporting Brad Pitt With Latest Social Media Antics

Published 01/10/2023, 3:25 AM EST

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Lewis Hamilton has been one of the drivers who has commanded a solid fan following over the years. Lewis fans showcase immense loyalty and dedication toward their beloved 7-time champion. Though, this colloquially named Team LH often has to deal with some controversial statements or acts from Hamilton. The Mercedes legend has again done something similar in support of his friend and Hollywood star Brad Pitt, which left many fans in splits.

As per Lewis’s latest Instagram stories, he posted a magazine cover of Brad Pitt that features him as one of the Best performances on last year. Lewis has been in touch with Pitt for his upcoming F1 feature film venture. While the duo is making and producing this feature film in collaboration under Hamilton’s banner; they have been meeting a lot lately.

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This certainly may have grown Lewis’ affinity with the Hollywood star. Thus, this story makes sense considering they have become good colleagues and even friends, maybe. However, Hamilton’s fans have not received these social media antics well.

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The reason is that Pitt has been allegedly involved in a domestic abuse case with his family. As a result, Hamilton fans probably feel that Lewis shall not be getting involved with Brad in any capacity. Nonetheless, some fans still support the Mercedes man saying that Pitt’s allegations have not been proved yet.

Fans React to Lewis Hamilton Supporting Brad Pitt on Social Media

Team LH has certainly shown its lack of support for Hamilton’s latest Instagram story. The fans do not feel Lewis should be posting such stories in support of Brad Pitt. Despite their professional relations, some fans have also asked to replace Brad in the upcoming F1 feature film.

As usual, there are strong opinions on social media about Brad Pitt. Lewis Hamilton may have to tread carefully, though it is his own fans that are trying to discourage such antics from him. It feels as if the team LH is annoyed with Hamilton and probably starting to crumble.

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Hamilton usually is a thorough professional whenever it comes to any business work, be it fashion and now entertainment. So, it would be really odd to see him part ways with Brad Pitt on some alleged controversy. Nonetheless, he still has to sort out a solution and let this matter cool before their feature film comes out.

Pitt has been in and around the F1 paddock most recently during the 2022 US GP. Though, he also invited some controversy at COTA, as he refused to speak with a Sky Sports commentator during his time on the grid.

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Nevertheless, Hamilton will most likely continue to collaborate with Pitt on the feature film. After all, it is the first venture under his production company, Dawn Apollo Films. Still, what do you think about Lewis’s latest story about Pitt?

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Aishwary Gaonkar

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Aishwary Gaonkar is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his postgrad, he has set out to venture into the world of Sports Journalism. He is an ardent fan of F1 and has been following the most prestigious form of motor racing for over a decade now.
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Akash Pandhare