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Lewis Hamilton stunt left American police unhappy
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff revealed that American police in New York City were unhappy with a stunt Lewis Hamilton pulled off. Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes in 2024 marked the end of an 11-year tenure, during which he secured six of his seven world championships. Hamilton also played a key role in Mercedes’ social media presence, making him the most marketable athlete, according to SportsPro. A social media PR stunt involving Hamilton in New York City led to concerns with the local authorities. The interest in Formula 1 racing in the US has been on the rise, with the addition of races like the Miami Grand Prix and the United States Grand Prix. The prospects of a race in New York City pose logistical challenges, given the existing races in the country. The growing popularity of F1 in the US, partly due to initiatives like the Netflix series Drive to Survive, indicates a promising future for the sport in the country.
