Lewis Hamilton is a name most people from this generation and the previous would recognize. They would know of him even if they don’t watch F1. That’s the amount of success he has achieved in his F1 career.

The boy from Stevenage has now created a massive amount of wealth for himself. He is currently estimated to have a net worth of $285 million, which helps him lead a life that’s quite enviable. Among his other desires, he had purchased a private jet for himself a few years back.

On a popular talk show, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, he said “So we travel a lot! I love cars and I love planes. So let me explain. Every time at the airport you see these really sad old white planes with the saddest stripe down at the side. I was like ‘If I get a plane, I’m gonna pimp it out!’”

Lewis purchased a $29 million dollar worth Bombardier Challenger 605 and had it colored burgundy red. However, he no longer owns the jet. It is reported that he sold it in 2019. His jet was in the news as Lewis didn’t want to own it because he wanted to live a healthier and greener lifestyle. And naturally, the carbon emission of the private jet was not in line with those goals.

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As a result of his phenomenal success, Hamilton is among the wealthiest individuals on Earth. He keeps trying to make good use of that money for social causes and the betterment of other people.

Social causes that Lewis Hamilton is involved in

Lewis has been a vocal supporter of the rights of Black people and made his support for the Black Lives Matter movement after the death of George Floyd back in May 2020. 

His support is not limited to that. Recently, he was ranked 5th among the most charitable donors. The Giving List, released by Sunday Times, states that Lewis has donated £20 million ($21.5 million) of his wealth in recent months alone.

His areas of charity have been youth, education, and employment among others.

He started the ‘Mission 44’ charity in collaboration with Mercedes in 2021. His personal pledge for the organization was a hefty £30 million ($32.3 million). The organization aims to support diversity and inclusion in motorsports.

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Hamilton’s earnings as part of his success are inspiring, but his generosity to use the money for social causes shows a beautiful side to him and the sport.