“Lewis [Hamilton] Just Earned a Hero Status”: Star Wars and Indiana Jones Creator Holds the Brit in High Regard

Lewis Hamilton is an avid movie fan, and Tom Cruise’s Top Gun is one of his favorites. But Hamilton is also a fan of other movie series, specifically the ones that introduced the world to the lightsaber. The 7-time world champion met George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, after his 2021 Qatar GP win, and that led to a new connection.

Now there is one thing you need to know about George Lucas, and that is that he is a long-time F1 fan. His movie Star Wars is now a global sensation that has fans from different demographics, and Lewis Hamilton is no exception. During the downtime before the Chinese GP, the Star Wars creator had some kind words to say about the Mercedes driver.

Why is Lucas calling Hamilton higher than the likes of Verstappen and Vettel?

George Lucas is a huge fan of the sport, and back during the 2017 Qatar GP, he was a guest at the Mercedes garage watching Hamilton race to victory. That race was won with a 25-second lead over rival Max Verstappen, and with that, it can be said that the force is strong with Lewis Hamilton. Lucas witnessed the race and has been caught at the circuits quite often.

One time during Lucas’ F1 race visit, Lewis Hamilton faced a devastating loss. The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix had a controversial ending, with race director Michael Masi’s decision regarding the use of the safety car favoring Max Verstappen and ultimately deciding the championship in his favor. Lewis Hamilton, who was on track to win his eighth championship, was devastated by the outcome, feeling the injustice of the situation. Despite his disappointment, he maintained composure and sportsmanship.

Hamilton received support from close friends and supporters, including Mellody Hobson and her husband, George Lucas, as the couple was present in Abu Dhabi to support him during this difficult time. Mellody Hobson recounts the aftermath of the race, describing Lewis as stunned and repeatedly asking, “What happened?” She reassured him that he had done everything right and praised his post-race reactions and sportsmanship.

After witnessing the controversy and Lewis’ response, George Lucas remarked, “Heroes are bigger than champions. Lewis just earned hero status.“ The post brings back a throwback from a time not too long ago, of a hero who is still fighting for the win. Despite how his season is going so far, Hamilton has proven himself on the tracks time and time again, and that’s made him a hero in the hearts of millions of fans.

Will Lewis Hamilton redeem himself at Ferrari?

The big transfer has everyone’s eyes on the upcoming collaboration between Hamilton and Ferrari. The Prancing Horses are preparing for another great season after showing that they are having the second-best time on the grid at the moment. Both the Ferrari drivers are doing well, with podium finishes achieved one after the other. However, it’s safe to say that they are happy with the car they are driving.

Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, might despise the W15 for the performance he can get out of it. Joining Ferrari might just have been the best move, looking at how the team is gaining momentum. LH44 fans are positive about the transfer, with many believing that it will be hammer time soon.

Do you think Lewis Hamilton will regain his lost throne of being the world champion? Or is it just Max’s turn now, and there is nothing anyone can do about it? Let us know your thoughts below.