Lewis Hamilton defied the extreme heat as he strolled the paddock ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at Bahrain's International Circuit on Thursday.

The racing driver, 38, again showcased his unique sense of style in a bright red fleeced co-ord despite the 30 degree weather.

Lewis' ensemble featured a shirt with black buttons as well as matching baggy trousers. 

Carrying the colour story into his accessories he shielded his eyes behind red shades and slipped his feet into coordinating trainers. 

Tying back his brunette braids the trend setter completed the look with a selection of silver jewellery.   

It comes after said he doesn't care if he doesn't win another race, as long as he uses his platform to speak out.

The Formula One champion appeared on The Fast and the Curious podcast with Christian Hewgill, where Christian praised the sportsman for standing up for LGBT rights.

Lewis responded by detailing how he felt a 'responsibility' for speaking out on issues in order to change society.

Christian gushed: 'You have paved the way in Formula One for talking up about certain issues that haven't been spoken about before.

'A little example. Fanatic F1 fan. I'm a sports broadcaster. I'm also gay. It was something I struggled with when I was a kid about coming out in the world of sports.

'You went to Hungary in 2021 and spoke up for LGBT rights. I wanted to say to you thank you. It means the world. It makes such a difference.

'What inspired you to want to do that? Because certainly not all elite level sportsmen like yourself do.'

Lewis replied: 'Well, thank you. And personally, I want to commend you. It's a challenging journey, right?'

For me… I always say that we need more empathy and compassion in the world. 

'We're all human beings and there are all these things that people are finding challenging within different countries through governments, people with opinions, social media, all these different things.

'We have this platform and I just feel a huge responsibility. I'm not just a Formula One driver and I can’t just, you know, have success and just go about my life. 

'This is a platform to spark change, spark conversation. Sparking those uncomfortable conversations and then holding people accountable who have been happy with the status quo in the past, which has held people down and has made people feel not included.'

He went on: 'That frustrates me. We can make change and I want to be a part of making people feel more included. Our sport, motor sport, or any sport or business shouldn't be able to continue with not being diverse.'

'There's so many different things we need to challenge and fix. We're also going to a lot of countries where they have these challenging human rights issues, where humans just are not treated as human beings. And in the past people just brushed by it.

He insisted: 'It is so important someone speaks out on it. I don't care if I don't win another race - I'm going speak on those things and whether people like it or not.'

Lewis spoke out against Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ legislation before the country's grand prix in 2021.

'Ahead of the Grand Prix this weekend, I want to share my support for those affected by the government's anti-LGBTQ+ law,' the Briton posted on Instagram.

'It is unacceptable, cowardly and misguiding for those in power (to) suggest such a law. Everyone deserves to have the freedom to be themselves, no matter who they love or how they identify.

'I urge the people of Hungary to vote in the upcoming referendum to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, they need our support more than ever. Please show love for those around you because love will always win.'