Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One World Champion, is much more than a racing legend. A multifaceted personality, Hamilton has long been captivated by space and human space exploration. He has visited renowned space training facilities and openly expressed his desire to join a space mission—provided it serves a purpose that benefits humanity.
In an exciting partnership, IWC Schaffhausen and the Polaris Program extended a remarkable opportunity to Hamilton. With guidance from John “Slick” Baum, the Polaris Program’s Philanthropy Director and instructor pilot, Hamilton took part in astronaut flight training. This experience is featured in a compelling short film produced by IWC Schaffhausen.
The training Hamilton underwent mirrors that of astronauts preparing for the Inspiration 4 and Polaris Dawn commercial spaceflight missions. The Polaris Program, supported by IWC, has already made history by completing its first human spaceflight mission. During their five days in orbit, the Polaris Dawn crew achieved the first-ever commercial spacewalk.
In the film, Hamilton wears a custom racing suit adorned with a unique ‘space mission’ patch featuring his iconic car number, 44. During the intense flight training, he sported the Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team edition. Designed with a Ceratanium® case, this timepiece is engineered to withstand the extreme conditions of a jet cockpit, making it the perfect companion for his high-altitude journey.
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This collaboration between IWC Schaffhausen and Lewis Hamilton underscores his passion for exploring new frontiers, both on and off the track. It’s a testament to his desire to push boundaries—not just in motorsport, but for the advancement of humanity.
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