Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, no doubt, is one of the most experienced drivers on the who rose to prominence after winning his first World Championship in 2008, which is under threat lately. But in 2013, he moved to Mercedes, and this is when his career took off. With six more titles won while associated with the Silver Arrows, Hamilton and Schumacher now share the record for the most championships in the sport’s history.
The seven-time World Champion has been advocating for the inclusion of colored individuals and women in the sport. But did you know that women who competed alongside men in Formula 1? And one of them is the wife of the current Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, Susie Wolff herself. However, that is not all. Hamilton and Susie have even shared the podium stage in the past.
Lewis Hamilton helping Susie Wolff open the bottle on the podium 🥹 https://t.co/HyqidZPe5p pic.twitter.com/VFXV1zdZMV
— Stefanie (@fastpitstop) October 12, 2023
Lewis Hamilton and the former driver, Susie Wolff had an exceptional event together in the early 2000s. Ever the gentleman, Lewis Hamilton helped Susie open the champagne bottle, adding a little camaraderie to the festivities. Both drivers enjoyed themselves during the celebratory event as Wolff quickly grabbed the bottle and threw champagne at Hamilton in a fun way.
Disappointed Susie Wolff was backed by Lewis Hamilton
The head of the Formula 1 Academy, Susie Wolff, voiced her frustration over the lack of support Formula 1 drivers had shown for the category, with the exception of Lewis Hamilton. That year saw the establishment of the F1 Academy, which sought to nurture female potential in racing. The British driver has come in to support the inclusion of female athletes in the top tiers of motorsports.
While speaking to Sky Sports, Wolff said, “It’s a little bit sad that it’s always Lewis, he’s always the one offering support, coming over. I think in the end he knows what it’s like to be the only one and so he has an affinity. There’s going to be the ten F1 teams with their own liveries so I expect a lot more interaction from the F1 teams generally, next season because they have the platforms, they have the voices.”
Susie Wolff on Lewis Hamilton
“I have so much admiration & respect for Lewis.. how he manages his life to be the best possible racing driver that he can be…he has an incredible ability.. Im inspired by Lewis as a racing driver but also as a human being”
🎙|F1:Beyond The Grid pic.twitter.com/0EAo5ef5Mw
— Sir Lewis Hamilton Updates (@SirLewisUpdates) March 30, 2022
The F1 Academy races took the front stage as support races to Formula 1 during the US Grand Prix race weekend. This was a historic occasion since it brought together the best racing in the USA with the all-female F1 Academy series. In spite of this, F1 Academy executive director Susie Wolff had hoped for greater support from the drivers.
By agreeing to a new deal that keeps him with the Mercedes team through the end of the F1 2025 season, Lewis Hamilton has committed his future to the company.