Lewis Hamilton steals the show in a bold purple sequined outfit ahead of his arrival at the Miami Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton steals the show in bold purple sequined outfit ahead of his arrival at the Miami Grand Prix…with Roger Federer, Elon Musk, Serena Williams and Patrick Mahomes on the star-studded list of race day entrants
- Hamilton attracted attention, but Charles Leclerc & Nico Hulkenberg also showed themselves
- Celebrities like Roger Federer, Will.I.Am and Skepta all came to the race
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Lewis Hamilton made a strong first impression in Florida on Sunday as the seven-time world champion outfitted ahead of the 2023 Miami Grand Prix.
Plenty of celebrities are expected in the paddock for the highly anticipated first US race of the season, but it was a man who F1 fans knew very well who instead made all the headlines ahead of the race.
The British Mercedes F1 driver entered the paddock in a dazzling outfit covered in purple sequins and topped it off with a pair of black Dr. Martens boots in the blazing Miami sun.
With maximums hovering around 27°C, Hamilton made one of the bolder outfit choices of the rest of the grid – but he wasn’t the only one to impress.
Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg stepped out in a matching shirt and shorts bathed in pink and palm trees, while Alpha Tauri’s Yuki Tsunoda went with a simple white linen outfit.
Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton turned heads with his purple sequined dress in Miami
It is ahead of Miami’s second ever Grand Prix – which should prove to be full of excitement
Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes was also on court, along with his wife Brittany
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc went with an ocean-themed outfit, while Nico Hulkenberg went all out
Singer Will.I.Am – a big fan of Formula 1 – will arrive in the paddock before the race on Sunday
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc opted for an oceanic theme – arriving in baby and sea blue colours.
A number of celebrities arrived early to watch the drivers prepare for the race and see all the behind-the-scenes action.
Tennis legend Roger Federer was spotted doing a fast lap in a bright green Mercedes AMG roadster driven by Mercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher.
Icons in the music world were also in attendance, with Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am, music producer Timbaland, legendary rapper Wyclef Jean and grime artist Skepta all seen in the paddock.
Retired Formula 1 racer Juan Pablo Montoya walked through the garages as three-time world champion Jackie Stewart spoke to Stephen Ross, owner of the Miami Dolphins.
Other legendary athletes such as tennis star Juan Martin del Potro and World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi were photographed in Miami Gardens.
Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger also walked the grid with his wife Dee before the start of the day.
Tennis legend Roger Federer was seen driving a hot lap in a Mercedes prior to the start of the race
Grime artist Skepta and pop artist Becky G were also in the Sunshine State to enter the race
Meanwhile, Alpha Tauri’s Yuki Tsunoda went with a linen set to keep cool in the Florida heat
Aston Martin teammates Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both looked ready to race
Iconic music producer Timbaland was photographed in the Red Bull garage before the proceedings
Legendary rapper Wyclef Jean was also spotted near Hard Rock Stadium
Other athletes in attendance include tennis star Juan Martin del Potro and ex-footballer Blaise Matuidi
Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya was also photographed in the paddock
Sir Jackie Stewart (L) spoke to Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross (R)
Last week’s race winner, Sergio Perez, arrived and once again looked poised to win
From the fashion world, Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee were spotted on the grid