• Beyond the Finish Line • Presenting our @vanityfair September Cover Star, Sir @lewishamilton The seven-time Formula 1 champion is one of the most famous athletes on the planet, but the maverick Mercedes driver still takes pride in proving the “s--t talkers” wrong. (“If I let those words—those projections people are putting out, those little digs—if I let that bring me down, then they win.”) At the link in bio, Hamilton speaks bluntly about his early days in the sport, the controversial events of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and speculation about the end of his contract. Photographs by @adrienneraquel Story by Chris Heath Styled by @ericjmcneal Location: Related’s 520 West 28th by Zaha Hadid building