‘It’s a real honour’ – Lewis Hamilton ‘really grateful’ after being announced as co-chair for 2025 Met Gala

Speaking ahead of the US Grand Prix, Hamilton said: “Firstly, it’s a real honour and privilege and something that I’ve been working on for a long, long time to get into that position. Just getting to go to the Met Gala was always something really special.

“Having seen the hosts before, I remember I would look on and think ‘it would be cool one day to be a host’. Anna’s been so gracious as to include me within that group.”

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The Mercedes driver, who will move to Ferrari next season, cited his 2021 appearance, when he paid for a table and invited a number of up-and-coming young Black designers to the gala, as a reason for Wintour bringing him into the fold.

“It is such a prestigious event, but that one thing showed that it can be a great event and also have a positive impact,” he explained. “She’s brought me on board and that’s what we’re doing on a bigger scale now moving forwards, so I’m really grateful to be part of that.”