Lewis Hamilton was 'banned' from entering Wimbledon Royal Box after breaching strict rules

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton was once banned from entering the Wimbledon Royal Box.

Wimbledon, held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, is one of the most high-profile and prestigious tournaments in the sporting calendar.

Over the years, many A-list celebrities have been invited to take in the action in the Royal Box, a 74-seat section situated in a prime location inside Centre Court.

Back in 2015, F1 megastar Hamilton was invited to watch the men's singles final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the Royal Box.

However, as reported by The Express, Hamilton was banned from entering the exclusive area due to a breach of Wimbledon's strict dress code.

A source told the publication: "Lewis turned up an hour late and wasn't wearing a tie. He was told he would need to put one on to enter the box but he threw a bit of hissy fit, which lasted a couple of minutes, and then left.

"There is a strict dress code and the staff manning the box had no choice, he was asked not to enter the box."

At the time, a spokesperson for then-Mercedes driver said: "Due to an unfortunate misunderstanding regarding dress code at Wimbledon, Lewis is very disappointed to have missed the men's final."

Lewis Hamilton was spotted at Wimbledon in 2018. Image: Getty

On their official website, Wimbledon stated: "The Royal Box has been used for the entertainment of friends and guests of Wimbledon since 1922. The seats are dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs.

"Protocol - dress is smart, suits/jacket and tie, etc. Ladies are asked not to wear hats, as they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them."

The 2025 Wimbledon Championships will begin on Monday, with the likes of Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic among the favourites to win the tournament.

On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini look to be the ones to beat.