Lewis Hamilton’s style statement ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix has fans comparing him to ‘SHREK’

Lewis Hamilton stepped out in a striking look ahead of this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where fans took to Twitter to discuss his fashion statement.

The seven-time world champion donned a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton outfit from the French fashion house’s Autumn/Winter 2023 collection as he made his way through the paddock in Baku for media duties before the race weekend kicks off with tomorrow’s opening practice.

Hamilton has a longstanding relationship with the LVMH cornerstone brand, polished by his friendship with the house’s former menswear designer Virgil Abloh.

When Abloh died in November 2021 after a personal battle with cancer, Hamilton wrote an emotional tribute to his friend and collaborator, calling him an “icon and legend” and saying he would “never forget” Abloh’s unwavering support.

But while fans mocked the striking pairing on the social media platform, they also praised Hamilton for once again making the paddock his catwalk.

Lewis Hamilton wore a striking green outfit in Baku ahead of the race weekend

The seven-time world champion completed the look with Louis Vuitton sneakers, matching green sunglasses and an array of jewelery

One fan commented, “Lewis Hamilton fashion week is back, ladies and gentlemen, today it looks like he was attacked by Shrek, but I like it anyway.”

Another agreed, saying “love the jacket.”

A third questioned the outfit’s practicality, adding, “Bro decided to be a plant today. Seriously, how does this man manage to wear such heavy clothing in such weather’.

But another called the Mercedes driver “cool as ever.”

Fans took to Twitter to praise the drivers’ choice of clothing, but not without some gentle banter

Hamilton hopes Mercedes’ pre-hiatus form continues after the break in Baku, following the driver’s second-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix in March.

After a less than impressive start to the season – which saw concerns mount that the constructor had failed to banish the demons that haunted the team last season – team boss Toto Wolff had warned fans that they might not see improvements in the W14 until then. at least the Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna.

But a strong showing in Melbourne hinted that Hamilton and his team-mate George Russell might still be competitive, if not at the front of the pack, then in the battle for second place in the Constructors’ Championship.

One fan jokingly wondered if Hamilton’s sartorial statement was more loaded than it seemed

The Brit returns to Azerbaijan and a race track where he has won once before with a view to boosting his W14’s ability to compete at the front of the pack

One fan on Twitter wondered if Hamilton messaged his green outfit choice, with the tongue-in-cheek comment: ‘Lewis to Aston Martin confirmed’.

Hamilton’s future has been a talking point from the first race of the season, with rumors that if the Briton feels he is unable to realistically challenge for a historic eighth world championship he may switch teams.

Whispers that Ferrari might be the best option if Hamilton made a shock move at Mercedes led to questions from the Italian team’s star driver Charles Leclerc.

On Thursday, Leclerc refused to rule out a future move to Mercedes if the constructors set up a trade, but said he is “completely focused” on winning with Ferrari for now.