Lewis Hamilton Pays Tribute to David Beckham on the Eve of His 50th Birthday

On the brink of David Beckham’s 50th birthday, seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed his admiration for the British sporting legend. Hamilton, who shares a friendship and mutual respect with Beckham, aspires to follow in the football icon’s footsteps after retiring from racing.

Post-Career Business Ventures Inspire Hamilton

Since hanging up his boots in 2013, Beckham has delved into a multitude of business interests. This includes co-owning football clubs Inter Miami and Salford City. Hamilton, who is eager to emulate this post-playing career path, finds Beckham’s achievements particularly inspiring.

The 40-year-old Hamilton, who was deeply into soccer and football during his youth, has always kept a close eye on Beckham’s career. He was particularly moved by the recent documentary about Beckham’s life, which he found remarkable.

Hamilton joined Simon Fuller’s XIX Entertainment in 2010, where Fuller, who also managed Beckham and cyclist Bradley Wiggins, represented Hamilton for four years until he decided to manage himself.

Over the years, Hamilton and Beckham have maintained a friendship and mutual respect. In 2020, after Hamilton secured his record-equalling seventh world title, tying with Michael Schumacher, Beckham expressed his admiration for the F1 driver. He praised Hamilton’s resilience and determination, stating that success doesn’t come easy without a fight.

A Longstanding Friendship and Mutual Respect

Despite their different fields of expertise, Hamilton and Beckham have always shared a bond of friendship and mutual respect. Their admiration for each other is evident in their public statements and interactions. As Hamilton prepares for the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, he takes a moment to pay tribute to his fellow British sporting legend on the eve of his 50th birthday.