Lewis Hamilton continues to wear a mask despite easing Covid-19 restrictions in the paddock. The seven-time world champion can be seen wearing a mask at drivers' press conferences and even while talking to the media. In some pictures in the Mercedes garage, Lewis Hamilton can be seen wearing a mask while talking to the engineers.

This hasn't gone unnoticed as fans have criticized Lewis Hamilton for unnecessary virtue signaling. Here are some of the tweets from fans criticizing Lewis Hamilton for wearing a mask.

Fans on the other side of the spectrum said it was ultimately the Mercedes driver's decision if he wants to wear a mask or not.

The Mercedes driver was recently asked why he still wears a mask. He clarified that it was because a lot of his friends had caught COVID and he didn't want to catch it again:

With Hamilton being the biggest known activist on the grid, it will be a different ecosystem once the driver decides to call time on his career.

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