Moments like Abu Dhabi reflect why Hamilton was selected as one of the co-chairs for Monday’s Met Gala, the fundraiser for the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. After finishing eighth in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver flew to New York City for fashion and art’s biggest night.

While co-chair Lewis Hamilton used his 2025 Met Gala look to pay homage to the Harlem Renaissance, it’s also a tribute to his identity.

For this year’s Met Gala, Lewis Hamilton splurged on a table reserved for Black women who “shaped, nurtured, and redefined