Hamilton in Vogue: ‘A real honour’ for F1’s style icon

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Lewis Hamilton might be off to a rocky start in his new Ferrari adventure on the F1 grid, but when it comes to the runway, he’s already on pole position.

The seven-time world champion has graced the cover of Vogue’s coveted Met Gala edition, looking every bit the fashion icon in a sleek black-and-white tuxedo.

While his SF-25 struggles to turn corners, Lewis will be out there turning heads next month in New York as a co-chair of the starry event alongside style heavyweights like Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, and Vogue queen Anna Wintour.

“Firstly, it’s a real honour and privilege... Just getting to go to the Met Gala was always something really special,” Hamilton shared, reflecting on the journey from racing on a shoestring budget to redefining red carpets.

“Having seen the hosts before, I remember I would look on and think ‘it would be cool one day to be a host’. Anna’s been so gracious as to include me within that group.”

As Ferrari fans anxiously wait for his first podium in red, Lewis is more focused on tailoring change than lap times.

So while his Ferrari may be understeering, his fashion career is anything but – proving he’s a champion of speed and style.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.