{"id":276993,"date":"2025-07-20T09:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/276993\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T09:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T09:19:09","slug":"f1-star-lewis-hamilton-thanks-team-for-new-designs-and-its-not-ferrari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/276993\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 star Lewis Hamilton thanks team for new designs&#8230; and it&#8217;s NOT Ferrari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/lewis-hamilton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lewis Hamilton<\/a> has issued a congratulatory statement on his social media after a series of new designs were revealed by the F1 champion. &#13;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe 40-year-old was <b><a title=\"named as &lt;i&gt;Dior&lt;\/i&gt; ambassador\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1025419\/lewis-hamilton-f1-news-mercedes-dior-ambassador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">named as Dior ambassador<\/a><\/b> last year, with his new allowing him to join the luxury fashion brand as a guest designer from time-to-time.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nHamilton unveiled his first collection in 2024, where he joined artistic director Kim Jones to create a \u2018winter sports\u2019 themed lifestyle collection. &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe seven-time world champion unveiled his second collection with Dior on social media, which is described on the brand\u2019s website as a merge of  \u201cstreetwear aesthetic with timeless sophistication in daring pieces with bold volumes.\u201d&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nHamilton took to <a title=\"Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMP3NzhIqDt\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> to thank the team he worked with to create the new designs, as he unveiled a series of new pieces in sunset hues and tailored styles. &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cMy second lifestyle capsule with Dior is here,\u201d he wrote.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cA heartfelt thank you to the incredible team I had the pleasure of working with \u2014 your passion, creativity, and dedication made this journey unforgettable. &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cTo everyone at the house of Dior, thank you for your patience, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout the process. &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cI truly cherish the time we spent designing these pieces together. I\u2019ve learned so much from each of you and will always be grateful. It\u2019s always a privilege to be in a room full of such inspiring artists and thinkers.\u201d&#13;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/a9fafd7553a9121b1865493d621eaed76318bbe5.jpg\"\/>Hamilton has unveiled his second capsule with Dior<br \/>\nHamilton showcases new collection<\/p>\n<p>\nHamilton was first linked with the fashion world in 2018, where he launched his own <b><a title=\"collaboration with designer &lt;i&gt;Tommy Hilfiger&lt;\/i&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1038818\/mercedes-f1-adidas-deal-confirmed-announcement-lewis-hamilton-ferrari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">collaboration with designer Tommy Hilfiger<\/a><\/b>.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nSince then, the champion has been named ambassador to luxury brands such as Dior and lululemon, only adding to his achievements outside of motorsport. &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nHamilton also took on the honour of <b><a title=\"Met Gala co-chair\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1049009\/f1-lewis-hamilton-met-gala-role-when-is-2025-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Met Gala co-chair<\/a><\/b> in 2025, where he was one of the leading figures on the red carpet for this year\u2019s theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. &#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nOutside of designer-wear, Hamilton also provides fans with streetwear via his Plus 44 brand, which often releases limited edition drops ahead of race weekends, with a percentage of the proceeds donated to his charitable foundation <b><a title=\"Mission 44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1051245\/f1-lewis-hamilton-past-struggles-mission-44-education-inclusivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mission 44<\/a><\/b>. &#13;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMP3NzhIqDt\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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