Lewis Hamilton had a brief response to a Formula 1 fan’s social media post detailing her mother’s mix-up. The F1 enthusiast, known as @norajooo on TikTok, shared the incident on October 29th. The story involved a visit to a Tumi luggage store in the U.S. to meet Oscar Piastri before the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year, where George Russell and Lewis Hamilton achieved podium finishes. Nora’s mother messaged her inquiring about the encounter at the store in 2024.
Confused by her mother’s text asking about meeting someone at “Temu,” Nora replied with a simple “What.” Her mother persistently asked if they had met Lewis Hamilton in Las Vegas. Nora later posted a picture claiming to be with “Louis Hamilton at Temu,” but the image actually showed her with Oscar Piastri.
The post gained attention globally, with even Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One World Champion, leaving a comment on it. Hamilton wrote “real” under the clip, which surprised Nora, causing her to express mixed feelings of disbelief and nonchalance.
Nora humorously reflected on the situation, likening it to being unexpectedly blessed by the Pope at the Vatican. She appreciated Hamilton’s interaction on her post, urging him not to retire.
Fans flooded the comments section, expressing excitement over Hamilton’s response. Some found the mix-up and Hamilton’s comment amusing, with one user jokingly referring to Hamilton as “Your driver,” akin to an Uber ride.