Lewis Hamilton Talks About David Beckham Turning 50 and Ferrari Form
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton was caught off guard during a press conference at the Miami Grand Prix when he was asked about his friend, soccer legend David Beckham, turning 50 this weekend. Despite their different sports backgrounds, Hamilton couldn’t help but express admiration for Beckham’s post-retirement achievements.
Impressions on Beckham’s Post-Career Achievements
Hamilton’s praise for Beckham could be seen as significant given his own career’s twilight in Formula 1. With seven world championships under his belt and more race victories than any other driver, Hamilton has faced challenges since moving to Ferrari for the 2025 season.
Apart from a surprise sprint race win in Shanghai, Hamilton has had a tough start with Ferrari, leading some, like Ralf Schumacher, to suggest he should retire this summer. However, when addressing the media in Miami, Hamilton made it clear that improving his form is his top priority.
Met Gala and Fashion Endeavors
When asked about his Met Gala outfit, Hamilton confidently replied that he hadn’t given it much thought yet. He shared his excitement about working with Anna Wintour and her team, expressing gratitude for the opportunities in the fashion world.
Hamilton revealed that he has been collaborating with Anna Wintour over the past two years, albeit sporadically due to time constraints. He looked forward to sharing his work at the event.
Life in Maranello and Italian Language Learning
Despite living in Monaco, Hamilton spoke fondly of his trips to Maranello, where he works on improving his Ferrari form. He joked about his struggle with resisting the temptation of Italian cuisine, especially pizza.
Hamilton expressed his desire to spend more time in Italy and improve his Italian language skills. Despite his current lack of progress, he plans to immerse himself more deeply in the culture to achieve this goal.
The Ferrari team has been supportive during these challenging times, with many changes and adjustments being made since Hamilton joined the team. He appreciated their responsiveness and support throughout this period.
