Written by: Lindy Lehto
F1, now more than ever, has become a platform for fashion. Drivers love showing off their personal style both on the track and at events like Fashion Week. Here are F1’s most stylish drivers this year.
Lewis Hamilton
It’s no secret, Lewis loves fashion. If I could sum up his style in one word, it would be ‘flashy’. Lewis isn’t afraid to dress boldly and turn a few heads. He’s often said it’s his way of expressing himself and having a bit of fun in a very high pressure environment and there’s nothing wrong with that.
One of the looks that really had tongues wagging was the blue and black Burberry kilt with a matching top and trousers he wore to the Turkish Grand Prix in 2021. It was striking to say the least, but somehow Lewis managed to pull it off.
Daniel Ricciardo
Lewis may have to make some space on the fashion podium this year because he’s not the only driver who’s turning heads with his sense of style. Vanity Fair magazine did a feature on a select few F1 drivers this year and I simply cannot get enough of the photos. All the drivers were styled impeccably but my favourite has to be Daniel Ricciardo in a pink satin Gucci jumpsuit that would make Harry Styles Jealous!
George Russell
It’s hard to believe that George is only 24 years old as he has such an impeccable sense of style. It’s classy and understated. The kind of thing you’d want your boyfriend to wear the first time you bring him home to meet your parents. When it comes to style, George has yet to put a foot wrong.
Charles Leclerc
Like Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc also has a passion for fashion. In an interview with F1.com the F1 driver revealed he’d like to start his own streetwear label. Charles also mentioned in the interview that sketching his own designs is an outlet for his creativity and helps him think about something other than racing. I’d be interested to see what he does with his own label.
At the end of the day, fashion is what you make of it – if you’re comfortable in it and you own it, you’ve won already. If you use it to distract you from a stressful situation – why not? If it’s a creative outlet; good on you! That’s the beauty of fashion.
