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Lewis Hamilton has become a global brand ambassador for clothing company Lululemon. The collaboration was confirmed after Lululemon posted an epic teaser video featuring the Ferrari star.

In an article published to coincide with the announcement, Hamilton told GQ magazine: “I didn’t actually know they were doing men’s [clothing]. Obviously, there were women that I’d met who would just be raving about Lululemon. I was like, ‘Uh, I can’t wear the leggings.’

“I’m looking for that extra one per cent. Honestly, running, being in the gym [with] the weight, the feel of the fabric, it’s so rich. Feel is everything. When it comes to all the fabrics that I work with – when I’m designing clothes for example – the material is very, very important for me. There’s some brands I just can’t wear because it’s itchy.

“The silhouette is very important. I love colour-matching things - you want to look good when you go somewhere to work out.”