The fashion world has successfully breached the Formula 1 world at full send this season, and nowhere is that more evident than at the paddock entrance during race weekend. While Lewis Hamilton has long commanded the attention of the fashion elite, more drivers than ever are taking sartorial risks and stepping through the turnstiles in daring ensembles. As the 2024 season comes to a close, I've rounded up 10 of my favorite driver style moments from within the paddock.
I should note that these aren't necessarily the 10 best outfits , because let's be real, that would just be a listicle featuring 10 photos of Hamilton (though he does make multiple appearances in this article). I would also like to point out a couple of noticeable absences: Lando Norris, Pierre Gasly, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. These four drivers are generally pretty well dressed, they do a good job of accessorizing their team kits, and find unique ways to dress up items they're mandated to wear by sponsors.
But when I look back on the year, none of their paddock 'fits totally blew me away, or were as surprising as some of the other entrants on this list. Lewis Hamilton's three-day transformation in Abu Dhabi Hamilton completed his sartorial transformation symbolizing his move from Mercedes to Ferrari over the course of three days at the final race of the season. With the help of his stylist, Eric Mcneal, the seven-time world champion stepped out in a trio of ensembles: He arrived at the Yas Marina Circui.
