{"id":297245,"date":"2023-11-16T13:27:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=297245"},"modified":"2023-11-16T13:27:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:27:05","slug":"fans-claim-hamilton-has-been-spawned-into-matrix-with-black-outfit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/racing\/f1\/fans-claim-hamilton-has-been-spawned-into-matrix-with-black-outfit\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans claim Hamilton has been 'spawned into Matrix' with black outfit"},"content":{"rendered":"
Lewis Hamilton went for an all-black look at the Las Vegas\u00a0Grand Prix red carpet that had fans joking he had been ‘spawned in to the Matrix’.<\/p>\n
Hamilton is preparing for the first race in Sin City for 41 years as he looks to nail down second spot ahead of rival Sergio Perez – after Max Verstappen was already confirmed as F1 world champion last month.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Mercedes driver often enjoys making fashion statements ahead of a Grand Prix and it was no different here in the stylish US party destination.<\/p>\n
Just like Neo from the classic Matrix films, Hamilton wore an all-black ensemble including trenchcoat, a low-cut top that exposed his bare chest, trousers, boots and finished with black sunglasses and beaded necklace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The seven-time world champion posed for pictures as he arrived on the red carpet with plenty of attention on him ahead of the highly-anticipated event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Lewis Hamilton went for a striking look on the Las Vegas Grand Prix red carpet as he dressed in all black reminiscent of Neo from The Matrix<\/p>\n
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The Mercedes star wore black sunglasses as well as a trenchcoat and a low cut top exposing his chest<\/p>\n
A post shared by GQ Sports (@gqsports)<\/p>\n
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He had fans talking up his similarity to a character from the popular sci-fi franchise, with one writing on Instagram: ‘Bro just spawned into The Matrix.’\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hamilton is looking forward to the glitzy event despite criticism of the race from champion Verstappen.<\/p>\n
The Dutchman was far from impressed after being involved in a Super Bowl-style opening ceremony – claiming he looked ‘like a clown’ and slamming the race for being more of a ‘show’.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘It is 99 per cent show and one per cent sporting event,’ said the 26-year-old. ‘I was just standing up there, looking like a clown.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘I guess they (F1) still make money whether I like it or not. So it’s not up to me. But I’m not going to fake it.<\/p>\n
‘I voice my opinion on positive things and negative things. That’s just how I am. And you know, some people like the show a bit more. I don’t like it at all.<\/p>\n
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Hamilton hit back at Max Verstappen after he claimed he looked like a ‘clown’ at the opening ceremony for the race<\/p>\n
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Las Vegas is providing an iconic backdrop for the first Sin City Formula One race since 1982<\/p>\n
‘I grew up just looking at the performance side of things. And that’s how I see it as well. I like to be in Vegas, but not so much for racing.’<\/p>\n
But 38-year-old Hamilton hit back at his words, telling his rival to enjoy the ‘spectacle’ of the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
‘I hear there are a lot of people complaining about the direction that (F1 CEO) Stefano (Domenicali) and Liberty has gone. But they are doing an amazing job,’ he said.<\/p>\n
‘The sport continues to grow. It is a business and you will still see good racing here. It is a country to tap into and really captivate the audience.<\/p>\n
‘We needed to have at least two races in the US, one wasn’t enough, and this is one of the most iconic and unique cities that they have here.<\/p>\n
‘It is a big show for sure, and it is never going to be like Silverstone, but maybe over time, the people in this community will grow to love the sport.<\/p>\n
‘Maybe the track will be good, and maybe it will be bad. It was so-so on the simulator. But don’t knock it until you try it.’<\/p>\n