Mad Dog Jones and Lewis Hamilton have collaborated on several occasions, and Jones expressed his satisfaction with this partnership. Hamilton and Mercedes caught attention when they announced their collaboration with the artist. Jones has worked closely with both the team and the driver in the past and expressed his satisfaction in working alongside the seven-time Formula 1 world champion.
During the 2021 British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton wore a helmet designed by renowned artist Mad Dog Jones, in addition to the collaboration with Mercedes for the Miami GP. The British driver achieved his 99th victory in Formula 1 history at Silverstone. Jones reflected on this collaboration and mentioned that it was the first time they had worked so closely together.
Furthermore, the 39-year-old artist praised Lewis Hamilton for his personality and attitude towards other artists. Mad Dog Jones stated that being chosen by Hamilton instead of any other artist in the world was a significant achievement. Jones expressed his gratitude for the things Hamilton had done for him, acknowledging that he could never fully repay the British driver. The digital artist mentioned that he would always be grateful for the opportunity.
In addition to his impressive performances in Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton is highly regarded as a great person overall. He actively works to promote inclusion and racial equality within the sport. The 39-year-old artist also highlighted Hamilton’s support for LGBTQ+ rights and much more. Jones noted that these qualities contribute to why the British driver is considered “cool” and how he uplifts the community around him. Inspired by Hamilton’s example, Mad Dog Jones aims to do the same for people in society.
The combination of Lewis Hamilton’s performance and character makes him a rare person in sports. Even after leaving Formula 1, the 39-year-old artist believes Hamilton will be remembered. However, Hamilton is currently focused on his performance in the 2024 season and aims to end it in style with Mercedes.