F1 legend Hamilton 'offended' by iconic Southern dish in viral US food challenge

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Hamilton 'offended' by iconic Southern dish in viral US food challenge

The British driver subjects himself to a crazy food challenge for the Denver Broncos

By Sheona Mountford.

Wednesday 22 May 2024 15:00

Lewis Hamilton has endured what he describes as ‘prison food’ in a challenge for Denver Broncos on social media.

The seven-time world champion never fails to make headlines, with Hamilton announcing a move to Ferrari for 2025.

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Hamilton will not be traveling to the Scuderia alone, bringing with him key personnel from Mercedes, including Loïc Serra and Jérôme d'Ambrosio.

In addition, sources suggest Ferrari have signed legendary engineer Adrian Newey following his departure from Red Bull after nearly two decades of service to the team.

Key Mercedes figures will join Hamilton at Ferrari

What are Hamilton’s interests off-track?

Hamilton’s role in the movie was to ensure the details mirror the reality of the F1 paddock, with the champion also reported to make a cameo.

In addition to Hollywood, Hamilton also joined the Walton-Penner ownership group with the Denver Broncos in 2022, and in a recent social media post unveiled their 2024 NFL schedule.

Hamilton tried different foods associated with each team on Denver’s schedule this season with a mixed reception.

The Broncos open their season taking on the Indianapolis Colts, Hamilton starting the video with carrots dipped in ranch dressing.

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“I’m not big on ranch,” said Hamilton. “There’s no way that they’re eating carrots down there.”

The champion seemed the most disgusted, however, when sampling food associated with the Southern Grits.

“That was definitely the worst part. What the hell is that?” he said.

“Oh the texture. The texture is so slimy it looks like something you would see in the Matrix- It’s like what they have in prison as prison food.

“Yeah that one really offended me.”

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Sheona Mountford - F1 Journalist

Sheona Mountford is a motorsport journalist specialising in F1. As a writer and contributor, she covers a wide range of motorsport series from F1 to F1 Academy, responsible for breaking news, live race coverage and in depth analysis of the sport and the culture around it.

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