Lewis Hamilton's PR Stunt at McLaren F1 Which Causes Him Great Shame Today

Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time world champion in formula one. He hails from the United kingdom. He is an influential figure in the world of sports. BUT DURING A 2008 SPONSORSHIP EVENT, HAMILTON GOT INVOLVED A LOT OF BACKLASH FOR HIS APPEARANCE. LET'SFIND OUT THE REASON BEHIND THE CONTROVERSY   

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when did lewis hamilton join mclaren?

Lewis Hamilton joined the McLaren-Mercedes team in 2007 and was there till the end of the 2012 season.

 

 

WHAT WAS THE CONTROVERSY THAN INVOLDED LEWIS?

Lewis Hamilton was hoisted in the air on wires portraying the Greek God Apollo in the promotional event for Vodafone in Istanbul in 2008. 

WHY DID LEWIS HAMILTON RECIEVE BACKLASH?

Lewis Hamilton was wearing the McLaren suit and was acting out the fight scene. "Dressed in his logoed race driving suit, he looked less like a majestic Apollo than a cross between Peter Pan and an astronaut." said the Times criticising Hamilton

HOW DID LEWIS HAMILTON REACT TO THE EVENT?

Lewis Hamilton stated,"I thought it was really not cool. I just turned up and got on with what I've been told to do. Now I've seen the footage and it's one of the worst things I've ever seen. At the end of the day, I have a cool image and things like that don't help." 
 

HAS LEWIS DONE ANY SUCH EVENTS SINCE THEN?

Lewis Hamilton joined Mercedes at the start of the 2013 season and has done less showy promotional events since

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