He is known to flaunt his outlandish sense of style.
And Lewis Hamilton looked as fashion avant-garde as ever when he entered the Formula One World Championship at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah on Saturday.
The Mercedes driver, 37, wore a bright green and pink floral print as he walked to the paddock after the Grand Prix was confirmed to take place.
Bold: Lewis Hamilton, 37, flaunted his outlandish fashion sense in a playful green and pink floral pair at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday
An oversized patterned shirt from Isabel Marant featured chest pockets and pearl snap fastenings at the front.
He paired the playful piece with matching wide-leg shorts and added chunky-soled cream boots.
The ever fashion icon, the Formula One ace shielded his eyes from the sun with square-framed tortoiseshell goggles and donned a black face covering.
Statement: Isabel Marant oversized shirt with chest pockets and pearl button closures at the front.
Earlier, Yemeni terrorists launched a missile attack on an oil depot just a few steps away from where the world’s top drivers finished training ahead of Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 stars Lewis, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were forced to stop training at the Jeddah circuit when the Iranian-backed Houthis fired missiles at a plant in North Jeddah, just 19 miles southeast of the circuit.
The attack on the fuel depot was the second in recent days and led to an explosion of such force that it was recorded by the DVR of Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.
Fashionista: He paired a playful piece with matching wide-leg shorts and added chunky-soled cream boots.
The drivers have suspended the start of the second practice for 15 minutes to hold emergency talks with Formula 1 President Stefano Domenicali about whether the race will continue.
Dutch star Max Verstappen even asked his team if his Red Bull car caught fire as smoke from the fire enveloped the track.
The North Jeddah Bulk Materials Plant is also close to the city’s international airport, which is an important hub for Muslim pilgrims bound for Mecca.
Dangerous: Earlier, Yemeni terrorists launched a missile attack on an oil depot just a few steps from the place where the world’s best drivers finished training
F1 said they are awaiting the release of a released statement saying they are waiting for more information from the authorities before deciding whether action will be taken regarding Sunday’s Grand Prix.
This is only the second Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and there have been some concerns about the upcoming race due to attacks on the kingdom.
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., known as Saudi Aramco, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the attack.
Shocking: F1 have said they are awaiting the release of a released statement saying they are waiting for more information from the authorities before deciding on action.
The attacks come at a time when Saudi Arabia is still leading a coalition fighting the Iranian-backed Houthis who captured the Yemeni capital Sanaa in September 2014.
The kingdom, which entered the war in Yemen in 2015, has come under international criticism for airstrikes that have killed scores of civilians – as the Houthis point out as they launch drones, rockets and mortars into the kingdom.
Those on the F1 track could see a large cloud of black smoke in the distance. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
F1 said in a statement: “At this point, we are awaiting further information from the authorities on what happened.” F1 did not specify.
Blaze: The attacks came as Saudi Arabia is still leading a coalition fighting the Iranian-backed Houthis who captured the Yemeni capital Sana’a in September 2014.
It comes as Lewis reaffirmed his stance that he feels uncomfortable racing in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Formula 1 is back in Jeddah this weekend for the second leg of a new campaign following the country’s debut performance in December.
Speaking ahead of last year’s race, seven-time world champion Hamilton said: “Do I feel comfortable here? I wouldn’t say I know.
Human rights group Reprieve said this week that 16 more people have been killed since the March 12 mass execution of 81 people.
Close! Black smoke from the explosion was seen on the F1 circuit behind Esteban Ocon’s car during practice on Friday.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said more than half of the 81 people were killed for taking part in pro-democracy protests.
Lewis said: “My position is the same as last year. It is clear that listening to these stories is simply overwhelming.”
“I heard that they sent me a letter from a 14-year-old teenager who is here on death row. At 14, you don’t know what the hell you’re doing in life.”
He continued: “We don’t decide where we will race in Formula 1, but although it is not necessarily our responsibility, we are obliged to try and do our best.”
“It’s important that we try to educate ourselves, and with little difference we can try to make sure we’re doing something.
“But ultimately, those in power are responsible for real change, and we don’t really see enough.” We need to see more.”
Position: Lewis said, “Those in power have a responsibility to really make a difference, and we really don’t see enough.” We need to see more’