Lewis Hamilton is one of the best Formula One drivers ever, but what’s behind all the flash? Here are ten little-known facts about him…
He Was the First and Only Black Driver
In all of Formula One history, Hamilton is the first and only black driver to get behind the wheel. His father is black British and mother white British, making him mixed.
His tattoos speak volumes
Hamilton loves to show off his tattoos and he has talked about his tattoos in many interviews. He’s often seen shirtless in pics, especially on his social media sites. He has said that every one of his tattoos has a meaning, not just a random piece of body art.
Passion for piano
He loves to play the piano. He hasn’t played all his life, as a matter-of-fact, he recently started lessons, but already, he has played along a piano superstar, Rita Ora.
He loves his dogs
His bulldogs, Roscoe and Coco, travel everywhere with him on his private jet. Hamilton recently threw Roscoe a birthday party complete with sombreros, party hats, and birthday cake in Mexico.
Met the Queen of England and got schooled on table manners
Hamilton was seated next to the Queen of England at a private lunch while at a Graham Norton Show. He talked about his experience Her Majesty, saying he got so excited to meet her, he just started talking to her right away at the table. Her Majesty stopped him immediately and let him know that he needed to talk to the person to his left, first, and pointed and told him she’d talk to this other person, then she would get back to him.
