Lewis Hamilton is widely considered a versatile individual with many talents. During the Miami Grand Prix, several well-known personalities from the world of social media, politics, and sports were present in the paddock. Among them was Jake Paul, a popular YouTuber and boxer. Throughout the Grand Prix weekend, the 27-year-old was seen interacting with various drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, and others.
Prior to the race, Paul engaged in a casual conversation with the press. During this interaction, he was asked for his opinion on which driver would excel in various activities. Additionally, he was also asked which F1 driver he believed would perform best in the boxing ring.
Paul expressed his belief that Lewis Hamilton would be perfect for boxing. He praised the skilled hands of the seven-time world champion, which he believed would be advantageous inside the boxing ring. Paul also mentioned Charles Leclerc, a Ferrari driver, as another potential candidate who could do well in boxing.
The Miami Grand Prix witnessed the victory of McLaren driver Lando Norris for the first time, dominating the latter part of the race. It is important to highlight that Norris’ victory ended Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s dominance at the top of the F1 podium.
Following Norris’ triumph, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was asked for his thoughts on his British compatriot’s achievement. Hamilton expressed his happiness for Norris and McLaren, emphasizing his long-standing connection with the team since his teenage years. He also expressed satisfaction that Verstappen and Red Bull had finally been dethroned.
Although pleased for Norris and McLaren, 39-year-old driver Hamilton acknowledged that McLaren was the team with which he also achieved his first victory. However, in the Miami race, Hamilton only managed a sixth place representing Mercedes.