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Will Lewis Hamilton Return to Fortnite?

Published 03/18/2024, 5:46 AM EDT

When you think of Formula 1, the only thing that it has similar to Fortnite is the first letter of the word. But beyond that, Lewis Hamilton becomes a name synonymous with both. While video games and Motorsports feel like they are from different planets, there is a lot that connects the two.

There are many motorsport video games in the market these days. However, Fortnite is known for its vast collaborations. The game introduces many popular figures from pop culture like F1 drivers to YouTubers, within its universe and gives players to enjoy a battle royal situation. One lesser-known fact about Lewis Hamilton is that when he is not caught around the tracks, he likes to kick back and play some Fortnite with his friends. Considering his influence, Epic Games decided to collaborate with the driver to bring in a skin that tributes to the 7-time world champion. While this was done years ago, the question is on many fans’ minds: when will Hamilton return to Fortnite?

Lewis Hamilton’s Fortnite return

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For all the Formula 1 and Fortnite fans, the Lewis Hamilton skin was last available on March 6th, 2024. The Fortnite shop has a rotation where Epic Games changes the skins available on the shop. It is uncertain when the skin will show up again at the Fortnite shop.

The Lewis Hamilton bundle comes along with a few cosmetics that players can use in-game, such as:

Lewis Hamilton (Outfit + LEGO Style)
Launch Day Lewis Hamilton (Outfit + LEGO Style)
Pole Positioner (Pickaxe)
Pole Positioner (Back Bling)
Rocket-Ready Roscoe (Back Bling)
Slipstream Surfer (Glider)
Race Day Flair (Wrap)

When the skin is available it comes for 2,400 V-Bucks and the Lewis Hamilton Bundle gives players plenty of things. The bundle includes both Outfits + LEGO Styles (Lewis Hamilton + Launch Day Lewis Hamilton), both Back Blings (Pole Positioner + Rocket-Ready Roscoe) and a Pickaxe (Pole Positioner).

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The outfits will be available individually, and players can grab the Glider and Wrap, for 800 and 500 V-Bucks respectively. Currently, there is no given timeframe as to when he will return to the game, but players can expect the skin to make a comeback, as it does show up on the market quite often. First introduced in Chapter 4: Season OG, the skin first arrived on November 18th, 2023. So far the cosmetics have been featured on the item shop 13 times and can be expected to be found more in the future.

Lewis Hamilton’s way of unwinding

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This might come off as a surprise, but when Lewis Hamilton is not going around 250mph, he is actually taking it slow and playing some Fortnite with his friends. In an interview with Jake Lucky, the 7-time world champion spoke of how this collaboration came about. During the interview, Hamilton revealed that he has been a gamer since a young age and Fortnite is still a game that he enjoys.

The Mercedes F1 driver said, “Particularly Fortnite was the thing that I would play with my friends.” He also stated how the game keeps him close to his friends while he is on the road during season time. Despite being a known figure in current-day pop culture, he stated that he never believed he would end up as a video game character, and in a way, this was a dream of his coming true.

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While you wait for the Lewis Hamilton skin to get back on to the store, do you think you will ever run into the F1 legend in a session of Fortnite? Let us know if you have in the comments section below.

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Viren Mirpuri is an F1 Writer at EssentiallySports. With a Degree in Mass Media and a Specialization in Journalism, Viren is known for his speedy race day coverage outside of discussing the engine technicalities. Whether he's dissecting the latest technical innovations or unraveling the drama on and off the track, he ensures that his readers stay engaged and informed.

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Akash Pandhare

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