Lewis Hamilton just dropped his need for speed and went straight for philanthropy, racing toward a more just world. The seven-time Formula 1 champ showed up to his own Mission 44 “Reimagining the Future” Gala Dinner at The Design Museum in London on Wednesday (November 6) in an outfit so sleek and mysterious, even Batman would take notes—head-to-toe black, because when you’re launching big ideas, you go for big, dark, moody outfits.
Hamilton, at 39 years young, isn’t just about racing cars; he’s also racing towards social change. Mission 44, his charity brainchild, is all about revving up opportunities for young people who feel more lost than a GPS in the middle of the ocean. The mission? To fix the education system, boost STEM and motorsport careers, and basically hand young people the wheel to drive their own future. In short, he wants to give the next generation some serious turbo boosts, minus the speeding tickets.
The night’s theme, “Reimagining the Future,” wasn’t just about throwing a fancy dinner. Oh no—this event had everything from cool performances to thought-provoking discussions. Think less “Gala Dinner” and more “Power-Up Your Life Seminar.” Hosted by F1’s Ariana Bravo, the night was packed with unique experiences designed to show just how committed Mission 44 is to finding and empowering future leaders who aren’t just waiting for change but are ready to make it themselves.
Hamilton himself took to Instagram, in true influencer fashion, to shower love on the evening, his team, and pretty much anyone who dared to make the night a success. “Proud and honoured to celebrate the impact of @mission44 at the Reimagining the Future night. It’s amazing to work with such passionate young minds,” he shared, adding that his charity’s already making waves in the lives of students and that this is just the warm-up lap. Special shoutouts went to Ariana Bravo for hosting, and to artists Pip Millett, Flames Collective, and Elam HQ for cranking up the vibe with performances that surely made the audience feel like they could change the world—or at least their Wednesday night.
Now, switching gears, Lewis has just three more F1 races with Mercedes before he joins Ferrari in 2025, driving alongside Charles Leclerc. Who needs a cliffhanger when you’ve got a career switch like that? It’s basically the racing equivalent of switching from Batman to Iron Man.
So mark your calendars for the next Formula 1 showdown in Las Vegas on November 23, because Hamilton’s career is as fast-paced as his outfits are fabulous. And by the way, he was rocking Ferragamo, because if you’re going to change the world, you may as well look stunning while you do it.