Lewis Hamilton has often spoken out regarding LGBTQ issues. He has also worn an LGBTQ helmet in several races. This has led fans to doubt Lewis Hamilton’s sexuality.
Although the 7-time Champion has dated several women, fans have doubts over his sexuality mainly due to the rainbow helmet he wears in certain races. However, the Briton is not gay. He has had a number of heterosexual relationships with multiple women. One of his most notable relationships is with Nicole Scherzinger and Rita Ora.
Lewis Hamilton is the only black driver on the grid. The 7-time World Champion has never shied away from showing his opinions regarding race and LGBTQ issues. During 2020, the BLM movement was at a peak after the death of George Floyd. During that time, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes changed the color of the entire car to black. He and his fellow drivers were also wearing BLM-based T-shirts during the race warmups.
Why does Lewis Hamilton wear a rainbow helmet?
Formula 1 requires the drivers to travel all around the world for the races. However, not all these countries have laws that support the LGBTQ community. There still are countries that give out prison sentences to people who violate their laws against LGBTQ.
When Lewis Hamilton visits countries that have laws against the LGBTQ community, he decides to wear the rainbow helmet. He wears it to create awareness and to show support for the LGBTQ community. As a driver from a minority background, Lewis Hamilton understands what it feels like to be discriminated against. He himself has often been the victim of abuse for being a black Formula 1 driver.
Lewis Hamilton on his rainbow helmet 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/BE33NPc2ok
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) December 3, 2021
