Credits: Imago
A legendary name within the F1 realm, Lewis Hamilton is also one of the greatest and most recognizable athletes in the world. Former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster, however, once felt that Hamilton doesn’t get enough credit for his accomplishments.
Speaking on his podcast (titled Fozcast), Foster stated,
“In my opinion, Lewis Hamilton doesn’t get anywhere near the respect that he deserves.”
Foster compared Hamilton to Michael Schumacher, claiming both drivers were legendary athletes. But when it comes to ‘respect’, the German (who is also a seven-time World Champion like Hamilton) has the upper hand. According to Foster, a lot of it has to do with Hamilton making the sport boring.
Hamilton joined Mercedes in 2013. And between 2014 and 2020, he won seven World Champions, dominating the grid in the process. He broke nearly every record in the sport and was also subject to scrutiny because of his advocacy for social causes away from the track.
Plus, Hamilton has also delved into a completely different world away from F1, leading to questions about his passion for the sport. An avid fashion monger, the 39-year-old has always been criticized for his choices in that field.
The fashionista within Lewis Hamilton hasn’t always been appreciated
Hamilton is a huge fan of fashion, and has ventured into several collaborations when not occupied with his F1 commitments. Sporting designer outfits during race weekends has become a norm for the Briton. And although it is labeled as bold and inspiring today, that wasn’t always the case.
Lewis Hamilton Has been Cooking with the Fits Recently pic.twitter.com/Ebaz9WsxbV
— Outlander Magazine (@StreetFashion01) May 28, 2024
In the first few years after his debut, many high-ranking people in the F1 world thought that Hamilton wasn’t serious about racing. Media houses called him out for his fashion choices and outspoken nature. But Hamilton always had his reasons.
Hamilton feels an air of freedom when he chooses to wear what he likes. Standing as the only black driver on the grid, he also had to face a lot of adversity on that front. In this hostile realm, his choices allowed him to “break the shackles” and “redefine norms”. Today, he serves as an inspiration to many accross the world, including F1 drivers.
News
Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori responds to lawsuit claiming she sent porn to Yeezy staff, including minors
Kanye West‘s wife Bianca Censori has denied claims she sent porn to Yeezy staff, including minors. A federal lawsuit filed in California claimed that Censori, 29, sent an employee a link to ‘hardcore’ sexual content after her husband announced the launch of his adult film business,…
Franck Bruno says the ‘best fighter’ he faced is Mike Tyson: ”Mike Tyson had it all, the hunger to win the belts, to fight, to move and determination to take anybody down that crossed him at his peak. He knew the quicker he could get rid of his opponent the less chance he would get caught and he was determined to get rid of his opponents quickly.”
Former heavyweight world champion and British fan-favourite, Frank Bruno, revealed the best fighter that he has ever stepped into the ring with after a forty-five fight career that spanned over fourteen years. Bruno was recognised as one of the division’s…
Iron Mike’s Secret: The Fear That Lurked Behind Boxing’s Most Intimidating Entrance
Mike Tyson is an enigma is every sense of the word. The guy once known as The Baddest Man on the Planet shot to fame after becoming the youngest ever heavyweight champion in history at just 20 years old. With…
Mike Tyson’s five most incredible knockouts revealed including destroying undefeated Michael Spinks in 91 second blitz
MIKE TYSON was so dangerous in the ring that even he is scared of the man he used to be. The American, 54, dominated the world of boxing after he was crowned the youngest heavyweight world champion in 1986, aged…
George Foreman reveals why he never fought Mike Tyson and wanted nothing to do with the ‘monster’ boxer
GEORGE FOREMAN branded Mike Tyson a “monster” as he revealed why he did not want to step into the ring with his rival. The two-time heavyweight champion was tipped to fight the Baddest Man on the Planet when he made…
Mike Tyson believes a normal person can take his punches if they ‘don’t fear death’ and says he was a ‘nervous’ fighter
BOXING legend Mike Tyson has revealed how a “normal person” could take one of his punches if they had no fear of death. Iron Mike was considered one of the most brutal and hardest hitters in the sport after being…
End of content
No more pages to load