Lewis Hamilton's Spicy Adventure on "Hot Ones

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton faced his fears and delved into the fiery depths of "Hot Ones," a popular internet series where celebrities endure progressively spicy chicken wings while answering interview questions.

In a highly anticipated appearance on "Hot Ones," Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One world champion, pushed his limits and taste buds to the extreme. Despite initial apprehensions and thoughts of backing out, Hamilton eventually conquered the spicy gauntlet, showcasing both his resilience and willingness to embrace new challenges.

Hamilton's initial skepticism stemmed from his aversion to spicy food, but he ultimately decided to confront his fear head-on. As he embarked on the wing-eating challenge, Hamilton remained relatively unfazed by the first few wings. However, the spiciness of the fifth wing caught him off guard, eliciting a surprised exclamation of "Holy s---, it's hard to talk."

The sixth wing, coated in the notorious "Da Bomb Beyond Insanity" sauce, proved to be a formidable adversary. Hamilton visibly struggled with its intense heat, but he remained determined to complete the interview. Towards the end, he even expressed a willingness to take another bite of the fiery sauce, exclaiming, "It hurts when I breathe... Do we go in again? We should just send it."

During the interview, Hamilton also recounted a harrowing surfing experience he shared with 11-time World Surfing League champion Kelly Slater. While surfing massive 20-foot waves, Hamilton found himself caught in a perilous situation, nearly drowning after his surfboard was ripped away from him.

"As I started to try to paddle in, I got sucked into the kill zone. I turn around and see this set of four waves coming. [I thought], 'It's over. It's all over,'" Hamilton recalled. "My board got ripped off and snapped in half. I came back up gasping for air, but the next one was coming. So, I went back down... I nearly ran out of air. I nearly drowned."

In February, Hamilton announced his plans to leave Mercedes-AMG Petronas and join Scuderia Ferrari at the conclusion of the 2024 season. The move marks a significant shift in his career, as all of Hamilton's seven championships have been achieved with Mercedes.

Despite his reservations, Hamilton's appearance on "Hot Ones" demonstrated his willingness to step outside of his comfort zone and embrace new experiences. From his initial reluctance to his eventual triumph, Hamilton's journey serves as a reminder that even the most seasoned veterans can face their fears and emerge victorious.