F1 megastar Lewis Hamilton and Dior partner up for new 2000s-inspired sneaker line collection 

Lewis Hamilton and Dior have partnered up to release a new line of sneakers called the B44 Blade. It is available in four different colors, giving a fusion of modern and the early 2000s-era.

It wouldn't be wrong to call Hamilton a full-time F1 driver and part-time trendsetter off the grid. Carrying his passion for fashion forward, he has struck a deal with Dior to release a limited edition sneaker line called the B44 Blade; '44' refering to his racing number, that he has been using since his karting days.

The pop colors and the curves give the sneakers a touch of the early 2000s. But the microfiber and canvas insets provide maximum comfort and give it a fusion of design between the retro and modern eras. Priced at $1400/£1050, the B44 Blade is available in four colors; mandarin, sea green, navy blue, and mauve. The sneakers are made in Italy.

Lewis Hamilton's signing with Dior is huge, but not as huge as the F1 deal he struck with Ferrari prior to the start of the current season. He is set to leave Mercedes at the end of the current season to join the Italian outfit. While his current team has struggled in the past two seasons to win races, the Scuderia is looking much better for the 2025 season, or so is what their driver revealed.

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Charles Leclerc reveals positive Ferrari outlook ahead of Lewis Hamilton joining the team

Lewis Hamilton has been chasing his eighth F1 title ever since he lost the battle with Max Verstappen in 2021. Mercedes has not been able to build a car fast enough to challenge the dominating Red Bull in the past two seasons, and although it has won three races this season, the team is far off in the standings.

However, Charles Leclerc's recent comments about Ferrari's development and future prospects might come as a positive outlook for Lewis Hamilton as he prepares to join the team.

"We are seeing quite a lot of gains. We just need time to bring those upgrades on the car," Leclerc said (via ESPN).

Leclerc was asked if the Maranello-based outfit had a chance to challenge for the World Championship in the 2025 season, to which he replied positively.

"Yes. It is. That will be the headline! Obviously it is a constant process that keeps evolving and the goal is to always make it better. So I would say that ’25 will be good, ’26 will be better and ’27 will be even better and we optimize everything. But it’s all relative."

Lewis Hamilton will replace Carlos Sainz in the team. The latter will join Williams Racing, partnering Alex Albon.