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Lewis Hamilton opens up on how he rebelled against 'horrible' F1 fashion and recalls being expected to 'fit the mold' when he first began racing


Lewis Hamilton has opened up on how he rebelled against the 'horrible' Formula One fashion he was made to wear when he first joined the sport.

Speaking in Vogue's Met Gala May issue, in which he stars on the cover alongside fellow co-chairs Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams, Lewis told how he wasn't exposed to much diversity or fashion during his childhood, so got his fix through magazines, films and music videos. After being inspired by the likes of Cab Calloway and André Leon Talley, Lewis began experimenting with his style, finding bargain designer pieces at thrift stores and growing the confidence to realise who he really was. Hamilton has endured a mixed start to life at Ferrari since his move from Mercedes, with the seven-time world champion finishing 10th in Australia before he was disqualified in China after initially coming fifth, although he did win the sprint race.

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