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    Meet Lewis Hamilton’s best friend Miles Chamley-Watson, who partied at Coachella with the F1 Ace and is an Olympic hero

    EVERY man needs a wingman.For Lewis Hamilton, that guy is fencing star Miles Chamley-Watson.
    Best friends Lewis Hamilton Miles Chamley-Watson cut fine figures at the Met GalaCredit: Getty
    Hamilton and Chamley-Watson were recently spotted at the Coachella festivalCredit: Instagram
    The 33-year-old was born in London, but competed in the Olympics for the USA, where he has mostly lived.
    Recently, the racing driver and his best buddy, a 2016 Olympic bronze medallist, were spotted in the dessert enjoying the festivities of the Coachella music festival.
    A trendy pair, they are also regulars at the Met Gala in New York, where they rub shoulders with other celebrities and fashionistas from around the globe.
    But while we know so much about Hamilton, Chamley-Watson remains somewhat more of a mystery.
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    SunSport looks into the seven-time F1 champion’s friendship with the renowned fencer, as well as tell you a little bit about who he is.
    Sporting prowess
    Chamley-Watson has scored plenty of success in the world of fencing.
    Born in London, he moved to the US when he was eight and took up the sport he would later make his name in at the Knox School just a year later.
    It shaped his formative years, earning him a scholarship to Pennsylvania State University.
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    By the time of his senior year in 2011, Miles would earn himself top spot on the United States’ Olympic Fencing team as a foil fencer.
    He competed in the 2012 Games, but was defeated in the second round by Egyptian Alaaeldin Abouelkassem, who would go on to win a silver medal in the individual event.
    A year later, Chamley-Watson won the World Championship – becoming the first American to achieve such a feat.
    Four years later in Rio de Janeiro, Chamley-Watson would walk away with a bronze medal in the team event for the USA.
    Chamley-Watson celebrates at Rio 2016Credit: AFP
    The fencing star won bronze at the 2016 GamesCredit: Getty
    Sponsors for Chamley-Watson include Mumm’s Champagne
    Blessed with good looks, and standing at a mountainous 6ft4in, he has also become the poster boy for his sport – earning sponsorships with Nike, modelling for Coach, Richard Mille watches, and Mumm’s champagne.
    His aim was to bring fencing to the mainstream – inspiring kids who were once like him, restless, bullied and misunderstood.
    Back in 2021, he told Robb Report: “I want to show kids what they can do.
    “I’m even working on new outfits and a scoring system with flashing lights to get fencing on primetime TV.”
    Birthday beats
    Hamilton and Chamley-Watson’s paths crossed at the Met Gala in 2016 and immediately hit it off.
    They have been regulars together ever since, cutting fine figures on the red carpet of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute.
    The two have been seen jogging on the beach together at Byron Bay, before last month’s Australian Grand Prix.
    They are also happy to share a cryotherapy chamber treatment in unison, where participants can be exposed to temperatures as low as -200°C.
    Back in January, Miles spelled out his love for Hamilton in a gushing birthday message.
    Sharing a suited and booted picture from their 2021 Met Gala appearance, he wrote: “My brother. Happy Birthday. This is gonna be an incredible year for you I know it. Love man’s to the moon and back. Everyone go wish my bestie the best of birthdays! Man’s is also aging backwards.”
    Last week, Justin Bieber was allowed to join in on their bromance in Indio valley, as they partied at Coachella.
    Hamilton and Chamley-Watson are often joined at the hip
    Ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton and Chamley-Watson jogged together at Byron BayCredit: Instagram / @fencer
    Chamley-Watson has been seen in the paddock at F1 races cheering his pal on
    He’s a catch
    Despite appearing to live the free and single life, the US tabloids have linked Chamley-Watson with American actress Madelaine Petsch in the past.
    The beautiful redhead, 28, is best known for starring in teen drama Riverdale as Cheryl Blossom.
    They were spotted together in Los Angeles in 2021, but kept their romance private.
    They do not share photos on social media together – adding to the mystery of their relationship furthermore – but they still follow one another on Instagram.
    It is unknown if they continue to date one another today.
    Madelaine Petsch and Chamley-Watson were once linked to one another
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    Not giving up on his dream
    For now, Chamley-Watson is focused on fencing, appearing at the 2024 Olympics and helping kids from all backgrounds compete in fencing.
    He told fashion website Highsnobiety: “I have an Olympic gold to win and 2024 is around the corner.
    “For my sport, I think most of my foundation, which is going to promote fencing. We’re gonna take care of four to eight kids a year and pay for their training.
    “Also, we’re gonna put on a couple competitions live next, actually, this year as well as next season on Facebook, NBC and Redbull TV.
    “So, think big. Fencing is never gonna be the same after I’m done with it. Exposure-wise, my goal is to get a million kids fencing. Also, just like bringing an audience to fencing.
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    “I don’t want the same kids fencing, I want to mix where kids come from.
    “Rough backgrounds with kids who have privilege. I think that’s the way people grow and connect.”
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    Topless Lewis Hamilton parties with Justin Bieber at Coachella as F1 legend enjoys time off before Azerbaijan GP

    SIR LEWIS HAMILTON let loose as he partied with Justin Bieber at Coachella.Hamilton posted a bunch of snaps from the Empire Polo Club in California as he attended the iconic music festival with friends.
    Sir Lewis Hamilton was spotted topless at CoachellaCredit: Instagram
    Hamilton was snapped with Justin Bieber at the festivalCredit: Instagram
    Hamilton attended the festival alongside some of his closest friendsCredit: Instagram
    Hamilton attended Coachella with a colourful outfit in CaliforniaCredit: Instagram
    Hamilton hung out with his friends inside his private bus at the festivalCredit: Instagram
    The Formula One legend was having such a good time that he even took his top off and danced with the rest of the crowd while topless.
    The joint-record seven-time world champion shared photos of his time off at the nine-day festival on Instagram.
    Hamilton, 38, wore shades and a chain with a pattered outfit as he danced with the Canadian popstar at the celeb-filled event, headlined by Bad Bunny, Blackpink and Frank Ocean.
    The British F1 hero donned a matching bright yellow shirt and trousers, with red floral pattern, in another snap shared with his 32.3million followers.
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    And he posed alongside his mates close to the stage and inside a private bus en route.
    The Mercedes superstar is in the middle of a four-week break between races.
    Hamilton came within touching distance of winning a dramatic Australian Grand Prix last time out.
    But rival Max Verstappen and Red Bull once again proved to be too quick.
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    Hamilton’s P2 result meant he secured his first podium of the campaign to lift him up to fourth in the driver standings.
    The next race takes place on April 30 at Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan.
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    Lewis Hamilton looks stylish in bright outfit while heading to Coachella as Mercedes star takes break during F1 season

    LEWIS HAMILTON took time out of his busy schedule for a trip to Coachella. The seven-time Formula One world champion is in the middle of a four-week break between races.
    Lewis Hamilton wore a striking outfit while visiting CoachellaCredit: BackGrid
    Hamilton has been enjoying some down time with familyCredit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/lewishamilton/3080870055734314546/
    The seven-time champion will be racing again on April 30Credit: https://www.instagram.com/stories/lewishamilton/3080870055734314546/
    And he has taken the opportunity to visit the United States ahead of the country’s first race in Miami by taking a trip to Coachella in California.
    Fashion guru Hamilton donned another eye-catching look on his latest outing.
    He could be seen in a matching bright yellow shirt and trousers with both having a flowery orange pattern.
    His fit was completed with red and white shoes, some sunglasses and a bucket hat.
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    Hamilton came within touching distance of winning a chaotic Australian Grand Prix last time out.
    But Max Verstappen and Red Bull once again proved to be too quick as he his second race of the season.
    Hamilton’s P2 result meant he secured his first podium of the season to lift him up to fourth in the driver standings.
    The next race will commence on April 30 at Baku City Circuit, Azerbaijan.
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    He will be hoping Mercedes can consolidate the improvement they showed in Australia by continuing to close the gap to Red Bull.
    However, Mercedes, who have admitted their car design is wrong, are not set to bring any car upgrades until May’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
    In the meantime, Hamilton has learned his 2008 F1 title could be under threat after Felipe Massa revealed he is considering legal action over the Crashgate scandal.

    This is after comments made by ex-F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone regarding the deliberate crash of Nelson Piquet Jr at the Singapore Grand Prix.
    Piquet has recently opened up on his experience and how Renault treated him “like a dog”.

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