In a surprising turn of events, a fake Lewis Hamilton caused a stir at an F1 event in Barcelona ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. The impostor, dubbed the “Lewis Hamilton of Shein” due to his “fake” appearance, was seen taking selfies with fans who thought they were meeting the real seven-time world champion.
Throughout the event, the fake Lewis Hamilton was seen interacting with spectators and smiling while posing for photos. There was a lot of excitement around him as many people thought they would meet the real Formula 1 star. The video sparked a lot of reactions from fans on social media.
Internet users react to the fake Lewis Hamilton
The appearance of a Lewis Hamilton lookalike at a recent event sparked a wave of reactions from internet users. On Instagram, one user commented with humor: “No, it’s Lewis Hamilton from Shein”, while another demanded an 8th championship from the dupe.
Another user added: “I hope this person takes a photo with Lewis.” Users also pointed out that the man looked nothing like the Mercedes driver.
Check out the reactions below:
AI Scammer targets F1 fan on Instagram
The situation at Barcelona is not the first time a fake Lewis Hamilton has hit the headlines. Recently, a woman in Sao Paolo, Brazil narrowly avoided falling victim to a scam orchestrated by an AI-driven imposter on Instagram.
According to Metropoles, the scammer created a fake account with just 1,400 followers, a stark contrast to Hamilton’s verified account which has 36 million followers.
The imposter sent messages to Valdemira Aparecida, pretending to be Hamilton and even using AI to generate voice notes mimicking the F1 star’s voice. The scammer demanded money and attempted to sell a “fan card” for $1,500, allegedly from an agency based in Rio de Janeiro.
This suspicious request prompted Aparecida to contact Metropoles, who confirmed that the account was indeed fake and using AI for deception.
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Lewis Hamilton’s time at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 season will change the landscape of Formula 1. Hamilton is hoping to win his coveted eighth world title by joining the sport’s most legendary and best-known team.
This will probably be the last daring gamble of his remarkable career. As well as raising the stakes for Hamilton, the team is also being held to even higher standards due to the Ferrari switch.
Mercedes will have a big hole in their driver roster for 2025 as a result of this decision, and it will take them just over a year to find a replacement. George Russell is still a strong contender within the team, but it will be extremely difficult to replace Hamilton’s commercial and international appeal.
As Mercedes looks to break out of its rut the Spanish Grand Prix, they will seek to improve and have better prospects for 2025.
