Lewis Hamilton has become one of the position holders in Formula 1, but there have been times when the world champion faced blatant racism or bias when it came to him or his team. After the recent allegations that involved one of his closest friends, Susie Wolff, the Mercedes star did not hesitate to take a detour off the FIA Gala only to call the federation out.
In recent weeks, Susie Wolff was targeted for sharing confidential information with her husband and the team principal of Mercedes, Toto Wolff. However, the FIA was soon caught lying in their statements when all the teams put out a similar statement to deny the team principals had not been the ones to tip off the federation.
Lewis Hamilton walks away without the trophy
Lewis Hamilton has been one of the biggest names in Formula 1 considering the amount of achievements he has had in the sport. From bringing the sport into the spotlight and promoting it before it even started seeking more popularity. His 103 race wins and 197 podiums in more than 10 years of his career have been one to note.
The Briton has also spoken about the many issues that have still not been recognized in F1 and the lack of diversity and inclusivity which has become a growing problem. However, when he made his appearance at the gala to receive his third runner-up award, it seemed he had different plans up his sleeve. The Mercedes star talked about the biased behavior towards “one of the most incredible female leaders in the sport.”
checking rocketship rb19, meeting royal family, talking with Max and receiving his award from Sir Lewis Hamilton.. What A Night !!! WILDER THAN MY WILDEST DREAMS pic.twitter.com/6DK6w7l1ro
— Nihad Nesirli (@nihadcelona) December 10, 2023
However, what many did not expect was for Hamilton to leave his award at the Gala instead of taking it with him. While many thought that his statement was all that the driver had prepared to attack the Federation, he soon left the award at the Gala. Right after a fan who attended the gala mentioned meeting all the Red Bull stars and also receiving Hamilton’s award from him.
On his Instagram, the fan mentioned Hamilton giving his award to him and leaving the Gala early. Meanwhile, the fan got to take the award home and remember the sweet interaction between him and his idol.
Fans react to Hamilton dismissing the FIA at the Gala
While Hamilton leaving the trophy behind was something that came straight out of a movie, it happened in real life and a fan got to witness the drama that went down. While many were not surprised by the seven-time champion defending Susie Wolff at the gala, leaving his award at the Gala and being completely unbothered with it was a power move many loved to see.
One fan on Twitter said, “Lewis is too nice, I would have put it in the bin.”
Lewis is too nice, I would have put it in the bin
— Sabine (@ArtSaSch) December 9, 2023
Another fan said, “I’m admiring the absolute solid gent that Lewis shows himself to be. Quality.”
I’m really admiring the absolute solid gent that Lewis shows himself to be. Quality.
— Kevin Hutchinson (@hutchike) December 10, 2023
Many fans called the trophy ugly and mentioned how they would have left it behind too considering how obnoxious it was. Meanwhile, some fans jumped to pour hate on Hamilton and calling him a “crybaby” and more.