He’s set to take to the track once again for the Monaco Grand Prix.
And Lewis Hamilton continued to show off his snazzy sense of style in a funky Louis Vuitton look as he arrived for his practice race in Monte-Carlo on Friday.
The Formula One star, 38, was surrounded by fans as he arrived in the French hotspot ahead of the big race on Sunday.
Lewis certainly caught the eye in a bold cream shirt embroidered with floral detailing, teamed with matching trousers.
He made his way to the track in a luxurious boat dressed in a look from Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2023 collection
Here he is! Lewis Hamilton showed off his snazzy sense of style in a funky Louis Vuitton look as he arrived in Monte-Carlo ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix on Friday
Grand entrance: The Formula One star was surrounded by fans as he arrived in the French hotspot ahead of the big race on Sunday
Edgy! Lewis certainly caught the eye in a bold cream shirt embroidered with floral detailing, teamed with matching trousers
Lewis teamed his outfit with £1,200 Chrome Hearts sunglasses and £877 Louis Vuitton trainers.
He set the third fastest time in first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix – a session cut short when Williams’ Alex Albon hit the wall with a couple of minutes remaining.
The British-born Thai complained of banging his knees but was not seriously hurt in the 90mph incident at the first corner, Sainte Devote.
His front and rear-left wheels hung off as the red flag was waved, yet he declared himself ‘OK’ over the radio.
As for Hamilton, he was armed with the huge upgrade package that is making its debut around the principality’s tight streets.
A new sidepod, front suspension and floor are all being introduced in an attempt to correct the fundamental design problems that have dogged their progress for the past year.
Hamilton finished the session, in 26C heat, six-tenths behind Ferrari’s pacesetter Carlos Sainz. Fernando Alonso was second quickest for Aston Martin.
Looking good! He made his way to the track in a luxurious boat dressed in a look from Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2023 collection
Dressed to impress: Lewis teamed his outfit with £1,200 Chrome Hearts sunglasses and £877 Louis Vuitton trainers
Drama! He set the third fastest time in first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix – a session cut short when Williams’ Alex Albon hit the wall with a couple of minutes remaining
Prepared: Lewis was armed with the huge upgrade package that is making its debut around the principality’s tight streets
Progress: Hamilton finished the session, in 26C heat, six-tenths behind Ferrari’s pacesetter Carlos Sainz. Fernando Alonso was second quickest for Aston Martin
How long? Sunday will mark 539 days since Hamilton last won a race, the longest drought of his career
Close! Here, Hamilton’s third place meant he was ahead of world champion Max Verstappen, who was complaining of handling problems and was only sixth best
Not long to wait! The Monaco Grand Prix will begin at 2pm UK time on Sunday
Alonso, so impressive over the years at Monaco, was expected to be strong this weekend and started practice at 4-1 with the bookies for the win on Sunday. Hamilton was 25-1. Mercedes have not traditionally been strong in Monaco.
Sunday will mark 539 days since Hamilton last won a race, the longest drought of his career.
Here, Hamilton’s third place meant he was ahead of world champion Max Verstappen, who was complaining of handling problems and was only sixth best.
Team-mate Sergio Perez was fifth fastest, a place behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, the local boy.
Nico Hulkenburg pranged his Haas on the kerb after exiting the Tunnel. A red flag was waved and he took no further part.
