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“Sorry Lewis…”: Bono Wins the Hearts of F1 Fans by Taking Major Fashion Inspiration from Trendsetter Hamilton

Published 07/01/2022, 8:40 AM EDT

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Lewis Hamilton always gets attention whenever he turns up at an F1 paddock. Most of the time, he does not like to be surrounded by cameras. But when he enters the paddock, everyone, fans and photographers alike, is curious to see his fashionable outfits.

He did not disappoint his fans once again as he turned up in a colorful outfit ahead of the British GP. The 7-time world champion was wearing a trendy and eye-catching jacket when he entered the paddock on Thursday.

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But what got everyone talking was when Hamilton’s race engineer Bono borrowed his jacket. People on Twitter quickly reacted on the platform and answered who wore the jacket better.

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People on the social media platform have chosen Bono as the winner over the fashionista Hamilton. But F1 fans did have a field day reacting to Hamilton’s outfit from Thursday.

Lewis Hamilton bedazzles his fans with a bright pink jacket ahead of the British GP

As reported by Express.co.uk, Hamilton wore purple trousers with a stitched yellow pattern through the middle as well as chunky black boots. To finish the look, he wore a funky multi-colored scarf and dark shades.

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Fans compared the outfit to the world of Barbie and mentioned that they do not want spoilers for the upcoming film.

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Despite the gloomy and bright outfit, it has been a gloomy week for the 7-time world champion. He has been on the receiving end of some racist comments from former world champion Nelson Piquet.

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But The F1 community has stood firm alongside one of the greatest drivers in the sport. The Mercedes driver was grateful for the support he received throughout the week on the issue.

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“Well, firstly, I’m incredibly grateful to all those that have been supportive within the sport, particularly the drivers. I think it’s more about the bigger picture… it’s not just about one individual, it’s not just about one use of that term – it’s the bigger picture,” said Hamilton.

Hamilton will look to give a prompt answer on the track with his performance. But it is nice to see that Hamilton is not alone and has so much support amid the controversy.

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Devang Chauhan

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Devang Chauhan is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication, he has a keen eye for writing engaging and detailed articles on F1. Previously a writer for Sports Social's 'Chase Your Sport' Magazine, Devang has been an ardent follower of the sport for over a decade and has attended two editions of the Indian Grand Prix.
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