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Eye-watering cost of celebrities’ Antarctica superyacht trip

Jared Leto, Lewis Hamilton and Nina Dobrev gathered their friends for a trip to Antarctica. It was even costlier than you’d imagine.

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Lewis Hamilton, Shaun White, Nina Dobrev, Zoey Deutch and Jared Leto were among a group of celebrities who kicked off the new year cruising around Antarctica.

Photos and videos the stars posted on social media showed the group on a luxury superyacht, posing with penguins and snowboarding.

It has since been revealed how much the trip approximately cost, leaving shocked fans unable to comprehend what it would be like to be so wealthy.

The superyacht used was the “ Octopus ”, built for the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The 126-metre vessel is one of the world’s largest yachts.

Octopus, listed for sale for €235 million ($362 million), was sold to Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson in 2021 and is available for charter via Mayfair-based yacht broker Camper & Nicholsons from $US2.2 million ($3.16 million) per week.

The yacht has eight decks, sleeps 12 guests, has two helipads, gym, spa, cinema, library, pool, basketball court, and underwater observation lounge.

An American TikToker did a deep dive on the trip, estimating it to be worth $US3.49 million (about $5 million), including tips and other expenses, and one couple’s flights from Los Angeles.

This only included the cost of hiring the yacht for one week. According to Instagram, the famous group were in Antarctica for at least three weeks, meaning the trip could have cost triple the amount.

Ben Keenan, who runs the @ivebentraveling account, posted his video on Monday, attracting hundreds of comments.

“So do these people just Venmo each other $30(0)k or what?!” wrote one woman.

“I swear we truly don’t understand how rich rich people actually are,” said another.

“Stuck somewhere between ‘damn I want to be rich’ and ‘eat the rich’,” one person joked.

“I cannot imagine living like that like WHAT,” another added

One curious person said: “I want to know how much money they spend yearly just on vacation expenses.”

Some suggested Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton , who Forbes reported to have made $US65 million ($93.2 million) last year across contracts and sponsorships, would have shouted the trip.

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Hamilton celebrated his 38th birthday on January 7.

“It’s a great way to start the year. The most beautiful place I’ve ever been … or equal tie with Africa maybe,” he said in a video. “Look at that view out there. Super grateful.”

Actress Nina Dobrev, who is dating three-time Olympic gold medallist snowboarder Shaun White, also celebrated her birthday on the trip on January 9. She turned 34 years old.

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Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White had the time of their lives exploring the icy waters of Antarctica onboard Paul Allen’s Octopus superyacht, which costs $2.2 million a week to charter.

The Octopus is available for charter starting at $2.2 million per week on Camper and Nicholsons .

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Formula 1 is never enough to satiate the hunger of Lewis Hamilton for thrill and adrenaline. During the mid-season breaks and the off-season, the Briton engages himself in adventure activities. Among those, skydiving and surfing are his favorites. However, he had something really special planned to celebrate his 38th birthday. That was a trip to Antarctica, among penguins and seals, on an ultra-luxurious yacht.

Hamilton just went through one of the worst Formula 1 seasons he has ever had in his 16-year career. The Briton, for the first time, went through a full season without a race win. A place where he could find peace and gather his thoughts is exactly what he needed to come back stronger for the upcoming 2023 season.

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Hamilton recently posted videos from the South Pole, jogging for 7 miles along the trail that featured penguins and seals. He also posted some pictures on Instagram posing in the snow, wearing a thick orange jacket. As details emerge of his vacations, turns out he had quite a lavish ride out there.

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Hamilton was on board the mega-yacht Octopus. Standing tall at 414 ft., it is one of the world’s biggest mega yachts, originally built for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson currently owns it and it costs $2.19 million a week to charter. The reported cost of the yacht is £200 million ($243 million).

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“I love surfing. I sky dive, love skydiving,”  he said. The shocked hosts asked him if he was “ an adrenaline junkie.”  Hamilton answered, “ Yeah, you basically have to substitute it. Because the races. You’re on this massive high and when you come after the race, the next couple of days, you’re just crashing down. Then you hit a low. Then you have to pick yourself back up. You’re back into training. So I usually fill it in with things, fun activities in between training.”

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Celebrities travel to Antarctica on wildly expensive superyacht trip

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Lewis Hamilton, Shaun White, Nina Dobrev, Zoey Deutch and Jared Leto were among a group of celebrities who kicked off the new year cruising around Antarctica.

Photos and videos the stars posted on social media showed the group on a luxury superyacht, posing with penguins and snowboarding.

It has since been revealed how much the trip approximately cost, leaving shocked fans unable to comprehend what it would be like to be so wealthy.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nina Dobrev (@nina)

The superyacht used was the “ Octopus ”, built for the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The 126-metre vessel is one of the world’s largest yachts.

Octopus, listed for sale for €235 million ($401 million), was sold to Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson in 2021 and is available for charter via Mayfair-based yacht broker Camper & Nicholsons from $US2.2 million ($3.5 million) per week.

The yacht has eight decks, sleeps 12 guests, has two helipads, gym, spa, cinema, library, pool, basketball court, and underwater observation lounge.

An American TikToker did a deep dive on the trip, estimating it to be worth $US3.49 million ($5.6 million), including tips and other expenses, and one couple’s flights from Los Angeles.

This only included the cost of hiring the yacht for one week. According to Instagram, the famous group were in Antarctica for at least three weeks, meaning the trip could have cost triple the amount.

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“Stuck somewhere between ‘damn I want to be rich’ and ‘eat the rich’,” one person joked.

“I cannot imagine living like that like WHAT,” another added

One curious person said: “I want to know how much money they spend yearly just on vacation expenses.”

Some suggested Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who Forbes reported to have made $US65 million ($102 million) last year across contracts and sponsorships, would have shouted the trip.

Hamilton celebrated his 38th birthday on January 7.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton)

“It’s a great way to start the year. The most beautiful place I’ve ever been … or equal tie with Africa maybe,” he said in a video. “Look at that view out there. Super grateful.”

Actress Nina Dobrev, who is dating three-time Olympic gold medallist snowboarder Shaun White, also celebrated her birthday on the trip on January 9. She turned 34 years old.

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'Another one around the sun': Lewis Hamilton swaps the grid for the glaciers as Formula 1 ace celebrates his 38th birthday in Antarctica

By Bethan Edwards For Mailonline

Published: 19:27 EDT, 9 January 2023 | Updated: 20:08 EDT, 9 January 2023

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Lewis Hamilton seemed to be having the time of his life as he celebrated his birthday in Antarctica on Saturday as he shared a series of incredible snaps to Instagram. 

The seven-time F1 world champion, who turned 38 over the weekend, said it was the 'most beautiful place' he has ever been in a clip as he walked along in the snow. 

Hamilton stood out from the crowd in a bright orange jacket which he teamed with coordinated trousers. 

All smiles: Lewis Hamilton seemed to be having the time of his life as he celebrated his birthday in Antarctica on Saturday as he shared a series of incredible snaps to Instagram

He kept warm under a black winter hat and donned a pair of eye catching yellow framed sunglasses. 

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The racing driver opted for a pair of black boots as he made with way through the snow in the South Pole before posing for a number of snaps for his 31.1 million fans. 

He penned to the post: 'Another one around the sun'. 

'Another one around the sun': The seven-time F1 world champion, who turned 38, said it was the 'most beautiful place' he has ever been in a clip as he walked along in the snow

Hamilton joined US Olympic gold medallist snowboarder Shaun White, 36, and actress Nina Dobrev, 34, on the trip. 

The F1 star was spotted in a video on Instagram that Shaun shared while the group visited Adelie penguins in Antarctica's Victoria Land. 

The stars enjoyed their time on board a £200million mega-yacht, which costs £1.8million a week to charter.  

Amazing: Hamilton stood out from the crowd in a bright orange jacket which he teamed with coordinated trousers

Pals: Hamilton joined US Olympic gold medallist snowboarder Shaun White(left), 36, and actress Nina Dobrev, 34, on the trip as they spent time on board a £200million mega-yacht

Earlier last week the legendary racing driver shared a video of himself running in the freezing cold and snowy weather wearing a gilet and hat. 

As he flipped the camera around he showed his   followers a number of penguins and seals which stood in front of him.

He captioned the post: '11km run in Antarctica, best run ever when you run past penguins and seals.'

It comes as Hamilton is hoping for a more successful 2023 campaign after failing to win a race last year for the first season in his F1 career.

Dedicated: Earlier last week the legendary racing driver shared a video of himself running in the freezing cold and snowy weather wearing a gilet and hat.

He captioned the post: '11km run in Antarctica, best run ever when you run past penguins and seals'

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The eye-watering value and spec of Hamilton’s luxury yacht in Monaco

The Mercedes driver crashed during final practice at the sixth round of the 2023 season.

But at least he will be able to slink off in style.

His luxury Sunseeker 90 yacht is one of Hamilton’s most impressive toys.

He reportedly bought it in 2009 for $4 million (now £3.1m). 

The newest model is estimated to cost £6.1 million by Motorboat & Yachting but, if you are interested, you should expect the cost to soar closer to £9m once you’ve added those crucial upgrades!

Hamilton’s Sunseeker is 91.9 feet - not actually the largest of its type.

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It features a luxury interior and several bedrooms. It has “American walnut carpentry”, air conditioning, a swimming swhoer, a professional chef’s sized kitchen and a huge entertainment system, according to Elysian Estates.

There is a dining area for eight people and a barbecue area.

Hamilton’s yacht is usually kept in Monaco.

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It is no secret that Dorset is home to the headquarters of a world-class yacht company that has many celebrity customers. Sunseekers International is a British luxury yacht brand based in Poole, but has since become a worldwide company, sought after by the rich and famous.

The likes of Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman , and F1 racing tycoon Eddie Jordan have their very own Sunseeker superyachts, but the list of known celebrities who own one of these luxury vessels appears to be growing. The latest famous face to own a fancy yacht is F1's seven time winner of the World Drivers' Championship title, Lewis Hamilton.

The F1 champion owns the impressive Sunseeker 90, which he reportedly bought for an eye-watering $4 million (£3.1m), according to Crash . The latest yacht model is now estimated to be worth a whopping £6.1 million, but could even reach up to £9 million once its been upgraded.

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Hamilton's Sunseeker is around 27.10m in length and offers a sleek interior design. The vessel can hold eight guests in four cabins, plus room to sleep some of the crew members.

Crash reports that the luxury interior is said to be of 'American walnut carpentry' equipped with air conditioning, a professional chef’s sized kitchen and a huge entertainment system. Other impressive specs include the yacht's speeds, which can reach up to 30 knots, and a cruising speed of 22 knots.

There is even an area fit for barbecues, so it seems an ideal yacht for socialising and relaxing. It also features the Bezenzoni ‘Ladder Gangway’, which allows guests to effortlessly access the watersports on offer.

The vessel is often kept in Monaco - apt for the world-class racer, as the destination is known for holding the prestigious F1 Grand Prix races. Hamilton is no stranger posting his lavish lifestyle to his 28.8m legion of followers on Instagram.

The 37-year-old has shared some photos of himself lounging on the Sunseeker 90 and enjoying the views of some of France's most scenic coastlines. He is due to next appear at the British Grand Prix, which will take place at Silverstone on Sunday, July 3.

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Inside Lewis Hamilton’s incredible Antarctic holiday during F1 off-season as Brit snowboards with A-list celebs

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LEWIS HAMILTON has enjoyed an incredible Antarctic holiday during the Formula One off-season snowboarding with A-list celebrities.

The seven-time world champion went snowboarding in a winter wonderland alongside Hollywood star Nina Dobrev.

The Canadian actress, 34, is best known for her starring role in six seasons of the hit show Vampire Diaries.

The pair were all smiles as they took a selfie in their cosy snowboarding gear.

A group photo was also taken, where the likes of Jimmy Tatro, three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White and Jared Leto can be seen.

Hamilton shared a series of snaps to his Instagram with the caption: "Antarctica was chill."

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Another said: "What an amazing experience!"

Hamilton, 38, is gearing up for another season in F1 .

Testing is due to take place on 23-25 February at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Hamilton's current deal at Mercedes expires at the end of 2023.

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"We are so aligned - in the last ten years our relationship has grown."

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Lewis Hamilton Sets The Pace As Charter Yachts Arrive In Monaco

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By Oliver Pearson   26 May 2016

As the estimable British driver headed the timesheet for the practice laps around the iconic track, the surrounding waters of Monaco came alive with charter yachts migrating from the hotspots of Cannes .

Leaving behind the Old Port of Cannes for berths at the famous Port Hercule, charterers were today treated to a breathtaking performance from one of F1’s most interesting characters.

As we pointed out in an earlier story, the T-Dock is beginning to fill up as the superyachts migrate from the historic ports of Cannes .

With the sun breaking through the clouds around the French Riviera , visitors to the practice session this afternoon returned to sunbathing and sipping cocktails whilst watching the action unfold in front of them.

Unquestionably one of the best opportunities for an event charter, the Monaco Grand Prix has long been associated with yachting in the Mediterranean .

As the drivers prepare for the pivotal race this Sunday, we take a look at some of the charter yachts attending this year’s edition.

Perfectly suited for event charters, the 82m/268ft motor yacht ROMEA from Abeking & Rasmussen features an abundance of exterior space for enjoying the race.

Indeed, with a bridge deck large enough to host a home cinema, the area is just as impressive during the day, with an attachable bimini for shading when necessary.

A finalist for an interior award at the Showboats Design Awards this year, both the private and social spaces onboard are replete with contemporary flourishes and comfortable seating arrangements.

What’s more, M/Y ROMEA always includes a dedicated office space for anyone needing to attending to business whilst on charter.

Arguably the most classic of event charters, the Monaco Grand Prix combines the world’s most exciting sport with the unique charms of the Mediterranean

Another large yacht attending the Monaco Grand Prix 2016 is the 73m/238ft motor yacht VICKY .

Delivered from the Turkish shipyard Proteksan Turquoise, VICKY packs plenty of wow factor and provides charterers with numerous outdoor spaces in which to enjoy their environment.

Winning first place for ‘Recreational Area for Guest Use’ at the Showboats Design Awards 2013, and ‘Quality and Value’ at the World Superyacht Awards 2013, M/Y VICKY all but invites prospective charterers to take her to Monaco.

For parties keen to keep things going through the night, there’s also a professional DJ booth and dance floor- two features sure to be popular as she sits at anchor a short distance from Port Hercule.

Boasting a truly distinctive profile which ultimately earned her the award for ‘Best Exterior Design’ at the World Trophies 2014, the 66m/217ft motor yacht OKTO will no doubt be turning more than a few heads as she joins the proceedings this week.

Renowned for her silent cruising, M/Y OKTO is also regarded as an effortlessly cool charter yacht with a large swimming pool on the aft deck complemented by an engaging Alberto Pinto interior.

Whilst the abundance of outdoor deck space is sure to offer more than enough room for partying, the retractable balcony attached to the master suite provides a nice spot for guests to get away from it all at a moment’s notice.

In order to make further enquiries into the yachts attending this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, or to make arrangements for attending next year, please get in touch with your preferred charter broker .

Alternatively, take a look at all luxury yachts available for charter in Monaco .

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The seven-time F1 world champion was in (South) Pole position as he celebrated with the cruise on a £200million mega-yacht.

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The racing driver was joined by US Olympic snowboard gold medallist Shaun White

Hamilton, 38 last Saturday, joined US Olympic snowboard gold medallist Shaun White, 36, on board M/Y Octopus.

He was spotted in a video White posted on Instagram as the group snapped Adélie penguins in Antarctica’s Victoria Land.

Hamilton also posed in a bright orange snowsuit for his own pictures and videos online.

The 414ft Octopus, which costs £1.8million a week to charter, was built for late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and is owned by Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson.

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F1: The ultra luxe life of Lewis Hamilton, 7-time world champion and maximalist at large

By Parth Charan

He may have sold his private jet, turned vegan and switched to driving electric cars off-track, but Lewis Hamilton isn’t exactly a minimalist. As the highest paid F1 driver, Hamilton was reportedly paid a cool $30 million (Rs 225 crore) in 2021 alone, which combined with his endorsement deals and investments nets him career earnings exceeding $500 million (Rs 3,705 crore).

As one of the world’s richest and most successful athletes, it stands to reason that there are several high-value possessions in Hamilton’s name. So, what does “the Hammer” spend his half a billion dollars on? Plenty, as it turns out.

What Lewis Hamilton spends his big bucks on: 

Hamilton owns some pretty valuable slices of real estate across the world. While the recently knighted British racer, much like several F1 drivers, resides in the tax-free confines of Monte Carlo (where he owns a sea-facing bachelor pad), he also owns a Manhattan Penthouse worth $44 million (Rs 326 crore) and a six-bedroom London villa. According to The Sun, Hamilton purchased the West London villa from Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey. The property is said to have a 200ft garden area with its own independent summer house. As for his Manhattan penthouse – a condo project part-owned by NFL legend Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen – it has everything from a state-of-the-art gym, pool, squash court, library and wine cellar.

He also owns an apartment in Geneva, Switzerland (his second home) where he goes to escape the limelight, and so the details of his Geneva home aren’t well known.

The Challenger 605 jet may be gone, but Hamilton can still be found spending his downtime on his private Sunseeker yacht. A 90-foot-long $4 million (Rs30 crore) luxury performance yacht comes with a built-in sundecks, BBQ, modular lounge seating and a dining area for eight (among other things). When not being used for parties, it can usually be found parked by the bayside in Monaco or Nice.

Hamilton has joined the league of successful F1 racers turned team owners. However, Hamilton sees the future of racing to be in more sustainable forms of motorsport (even F1 aims to go carbon neutral by 2030) and so, has put his millions in the Extreme E electric off-road racing series. Called the X44 racing team, it’s due to make its racing debut soon, with venues set in remote locations that have been strongly affected by the climate crisis.

Hamilton has one of the most extensive (super)car collections of any modern-day F1 racer. Apart from his daily driver, there’s nothing in here that isn’t superlatively quick.

The 6 monster vehicles in Lewis Hamilton's garage: 

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Given that McLaren gave Hamilton his first big break in the world of racing, it’s fitting that his garage houses one of the fastest models in the world. Hamilton purchased this hybrid hypercar back in 2015. The P1 costs approximately Rs 17 crore (excluding taxes) and is powered by the combination of a 3.8-litre, 727hp V8and a 177hp electric motor. Only 375 examples were ever made, all of which were sold out. Hamilton’s blue P1 was driven straight to his Monaco home by McLaren’s employees.

Although Hamilton’s daily driver is an all-electric Mercedes EQC, there lies in his garage, an F1-inspired road car, which was developed with the help of Sir Lewis himself. Much like Lewis’s “work” car, the One has a V6 turbo along with four electric motors. Collectively it puts out 1200 horsepower and hits 100kph in an eyeball eviscerating 2.2 seconds. Only 275 of these hyper-exotic models will ever be built. Given it’s similarities with his F1 car, this is something that is likely to stay in his garage, long after he has retired. It’s price? A measly $2.72 million (Rs 20 crore, excluding taxes).

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Completing the hybrid hypercar holy trinity is Hamilton’s candy-apple red LaFerrari. Ferrari could very well be on Hamilton’s horizon in the not too distant future, and his love for this landmark piece of Maranello engineering, (which costs Rs 11 crore, minus taxes). Another F1-inspired piece of tech, the LaFerrari features a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) system which helps it put out nearly 1000 bhp. Fitting for an F1 racer’s garage.

The late Carroll Shelby’s pièce de résistance, the Cobra is an Anglo-American motoring gem, which, if in good nick, can set you back by $7 million (Rs 51 crore). Hamilton’s Cobra 427 was vetted by Shelby himself, making it something of a collector’s item, since a non-replica version is almost impossible to find these days. Which is why Hamilton bought two of them. One for posterity and one to cruise around on sunny mornings.

Another Carroll Shelby masterpiece, the Shelby GT500 has been immortalised in both film and on the racetrack. Although not driven often by Hamilton, whose F1 reflexes don’t mix well with lumpy muscle car handling, the ‘Stang does hold a special place in Hamilton’s garage, for its old-school 7.0-litre, V8, the likes of which will be extinct very soon. In an interview with British GQ, Hamilton said that he “bought the car because he’d seen Steve McQueen drive one in the movie Bullitt . In fairness, McQueen drove a ‘68 Mustang GT Fastback, but we can see many other reasons why the G.O.A.T would be compelled to buy the one with the magical Shelby touch. A good one today will cost approximately $1.2 million (Rs 8.9 crore)

Unbeknownst to most, Hamilton is an avid biker. Which is why MV Agusta, purveyors of Italian exotica, built him a bespoke version of their iconic F4 superbike. The inline-4, litre-bike, penned by the divine hand of Massimo Tamburini, is often considered the most beautiful modern-day motorcycle. Hamilton’s bike was given the LH44 label (combining his initials with his official racing number) MV produced a limited run of the LH44 bikes, priced at Rs 54 lakh (minus taxes). Hamilton, we reckon, got it for free.

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Lewis hamilton and his ‘new love’ live it up on philip green’s £100m yacht in corsica.

Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has become known as one of the ‘wokest’ men in sport, while his good pal Philip Green is well-known for his controversies and scandals.

Yet the pioneering sportsman, 35, who was joined by model Florence Mueller, proved their friendship defies their politics as he was seen living it up on the disgraced fashion tycoon’s £100m superyacht, Lionheart on Monday.

It is the second time Lewis and his rumoured love interest Florence have joined the Topshop boss on his yacht, which is complete with helipad, pool, 15 crew cabins and room for 12 guests,as they have been taking to the highs seas between Lewis’ stints at the Formula One last weekend.

The appearance comes just days after the fashion mogul issued a grovelling apology in a humiliating U-turn over plans to exploit the government’s furlough pay cut loophole to reduce payments to staff his company Arcadia was making redundant.

Lewis, who hit headlines at the F1 over the weekend when he took a knee wearing a black T-Shirt with the message ‘Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor’, has frequently spent time with Philip and the Green family, with the friendship seemingly blossoming at the 2015 Met Gala, where Lewis wore a Topshop suit.

Heading off: Lewis Hamilton has become known as one of the ‘wokest’ drivers in Formula One, while his good pal Philip Green is well-known for his controversies and scandals, yet they maintain a friendship and were seen together on Monday on the latter’s yacht

In 2015, Lewis thanked Phillip for ‘hooking him up’ with his invite to the prestigious Met Gala, where he wore Topman. Joined by Emily Ratajkowski, Bella Hadid, Hailey Baldwin and a host of other megastars who all wore custom Topshop to the event, Lewis sported the high street store for the most important night in fashion.

Since then, the duo have been spotted together in both a friendship and professional capacity, with Lewis often hanging out with Philip’s daughter Chloe. Like the Greens, Lewis owns property in tax-free Monaco, where he is believed to have a home in the exclusive Fontvieille district.

In October last year, Hamilton, who previously owned a private jet, defended his right to speak out on environmental issues after receiving backlash

He revealed he had sold his private jet, trimmed down his collection of luxury cars and was using less plastic to reduce his carbon footprint

Wow: It is the second time the duo have joined the Topshop boss on his £100m yacht which is complete with helipad, pool, 15 crew cabins and room for 12 guests,

Bold: Lewis hit headlines at the F1 over the weekend when he took a knee wearing a black T-Shirt with the message ‘Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor’

However yachts are not known for being environmentally friendly, with huge emissions, possible impact on wildlife and use of single-use plastic on board

Lewis has been hitting headlines of late thanks to his admirable attempts at shining light on the Black Lives Matter movement in Formula One racing and it was announced on Tuesday that he has avoided any action by Formula One’s governing body for the T-shirt he wore at Sunday’s Tuscan Grand Prix.

Ahead of Sunday’s race, Hamilton took a knee wearing a black T-Shirt with the message ‘Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor’, which sparked investigation.

The boys: The unlikely friends spent some quality time together on the high seas

Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman, was shot dead by police in her Louisville home six months ago. He then wore the T-shirt for his post-race interview, broadcast to millions around the world, before collecting the winner’s trophy and standing on the podium in the same clothing.

Philip meanwhile has been hitting headlines for very different reasons than his crusading pal.

In a humiliating U-turn, the tycoon’s retail empire issued a grovelling apology at the weekend for plans to exploit furlough rules to reduce payments to staff who it was making redundant.

Arcadia Group, which has taken tens of millions of pounds in taxpayer-funded furlough money, was savaged after it emerged that employees who were losing their jobs would miss out on money during their notice period.

In an extraordinary statement, the company crumbled, axeing the plan and apologising to its employees. Sources close to Sir Philip said he had ordered the U-turn after learning of the details of the proposed pay cut.

‘We recently implemented a policy for those employees who are working their notice on furlough to receive their furlough pay instead of their full pay,’ the company said in its statement.

The whole clan: Lewis has frequently spent time with Philip and the Green family, with the friendship seemingly blossoming at the 2015 Met Gala, where Lewis wore a Topshop suit (Lewis with Chloe, Tina and Philip Green in 2017)

‘We got this decision wrong and the board has today amended this policy to ensure all affected employees will receive their full pay. They will be notified of this decision immediately.

‘We are extremely sorry to all those individuals impacted for the distress that we have caused and apologise unreservedly.’

Arcadia, which includes the fashion brands Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins, is making 300 staff redundant at its head office after sales slumped during the coronavirus lockdown.

But it was revealed that bosses had planned to take advantage of a loophole in rules allowing it to pay axed staff at reduced rates during their notice period.

Arcadia made 300 staff at its head office redundant and paid then reduced rates for their notice period through a loophole in the government rules.

Lewis Hamilton escapes punishment for the ‘Arrest the cops’ Breonna Taylor t-shirt he wore at Tuscan Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton stood on the Mugello podium wearing a shirt calling for the arrest of police officers following the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor

Lewis Hamilton  will not be punished by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) for wearing a t-shirt in honour of  Breonna Taylor  at the Tuscan Grand Prix last weekend.

The Mercedes driver sported a top which read: ‘Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor’, referring to an African-American woman who was fatally shot by police officers in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this year.

The governing body looked into whether the t-shirt breached its rules and concluded it did not – but the FIA appears to be moving to ensure there are no repeats by changing its guidelines. ‘The situation is under active consideration for a clarification that will be in place for the next race,’ a spokesman for the FIA told CNN.

This means Hamilton will be told not to wear that kind of t-shirt on the podium again.

British former world champion Damon Hill has given a scathing verdict on how Formula One has handled the controversy, saying Hamilton must not be silenced should he wish to protest.

Hill, 59, tweeted: ‘Such a mixed reaction to Lewis Hamilton’s T-shirt podium message.

‘But F1 has always had its head in the sand over any issue that might make people think about anything other than F1.

‘It has to make space for these messages if it is to be embraced by the wider world.’

Hamilton said on Instagram on Tuesday that he will continue to use his position to promote his views.

‘I want you to know that I won’t stop,’ he wrote. ‘I won’t let up. I won’t give up on using this platform to shed light on what I believe is right.

‘This is a journey for all of us to come together and challenge the world on every level of injustice, not only racial.

‘We can help make this a better place for our kids and the future generations.’

Reigning world champion Hamilton wore the t-shirt during the ‘taking a knee’ ceremony and on the podium following his 90th career win on Sunday.

The back of the top read: ‘Say her name’ as Hamilton paid tribute to the 26-year-old medical technician who was killed after her boyfriend opened fire on police during a drugs search at their house in March.

Hamilton also raised awareness of Breonna Taylor in his interview following the race.

He said: ‘It was like three races in one day. Just incredibly tough. We had a difficult start.

‘The heat and keeping Valtteri (Bottas) behind, who has been quick all weekend, was not easy. I was behind at the beginning. Total focus was needed for the restarts. It was really, really hard.

‘Keeping that over one-second gap was crucial as I didn’t want them [race rivals] to have DRS on that 1000m straight. Justice for Breonna Taylor.’

He also said: ‘I’ve been wanting to bring awareness to the fact there are people being killed on the street.

‘And someone was killed in her own house and they were in the wrong house and those guys are still walking free.’

The FIA had been considering whether Hamilton had breached article 1.2 of their statutes, which says: ‘The FIA shall refrain from manifesting discrimination on account of race, skin colour, gender, 𝑠e𝑥ual orientation, ethnic or social origin, language, religion, philosophical or political opinion, family situation or disability in the course of its activities and from taking any action in this respect.’

The FIA and the sport’s owners Liberty Media have previously tried hard to work with the Brit on his anti-racism fight.

It has become customary this season for Formula One drivers to gather in opposition to racism before the start of races.

Hamilton has been a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement ever since it rose to global prominence following the death of George Floyd in May.

Hamilton, who continues to lead the way for change in the sport, has used his platforms to condemn racial injustice with incidents such as the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and more recently the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

A friend indeed! Lewis often hangs out with Philip’s daughter Chloe (the duo seen jet skiing in France last year)

Lavish: Lewis did little to quash rumours of a romance with model Florence Mueller as they were seen taking to the high seas

A helping hand: Lewis was hoisting his beloved pup on to dry land while Philip looked on

All hands on deck: The tycoon was assisted by loyal aides as he strutted off the boat

Since July, companies have been required by law to pay full pre-coronavirus salaries to those who have been made redundant and who are serving a statutory notice period. But the rule does not apply to employees whose contracts include a longer notice period, which is the case for many of Arcadia’s head office staff.

Arcadia seized on the loophole to pay these staff according to their furlough – and not their pre-crisis – rates of pay.

One executive at Arcadia reportedly told staff that the company needed to take ‘every penny we can get’ of public money. It would have saved the retail empire less than £1million.

The move meant some higher-earning staff were set to receive just 50 per cent of the notice period pay they would have been entitled to if Arcadia had not taken advantage of the furlough scheme.

A senior employee earning £100,000 would, for example, normally have been paid a full monthly salary of £5,553 during their notice period, but would have received just £2,777 under the ditched plan.

Hanging out: Friend of the family Lewis is seen leaving the 2015 British Fashion Awards with Chloe and Philip

The company’s stance was in stark contrast to other big chains, including John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, WH Smith, Boots and Dixons Carphone, which say all redundancy packages are based on full pay.

While Lewis has made his anti-racism crusade well-known, Philip was hit with shocking allegations in 2018. It was claimed that he had perpetrated racism and 𝑠e𝑥ual harassment – yet at the time he told The Mail on Sunday he had suffered ‘the worst week of my life’.

The Topshop boss was identified as the man who had taken out an injunction preventing publication of allegations about his harassment of staff, which he strenuously denies.

Speaking after the scandal erupted, the Topshop owner said that he had indulged in nothing more than ‘banter’ with his staff, claiming he had a good relationship with those who worked for him.

He added: ‘I’m very, very, very upset. I’m being used as target practice when there is zero [evidence] that anyone has turned up with. It’s injuring my business, all the people potentially working in the business, and it’s injuring me and my family.’

Good pals: Florence certainly proved her model credentials as she walked ahead of the F1 ace, who was in a more pared-back ensemble than his favoured wild looks

The whole gang: Philip walked alongside Lewis and another member of their party

In the driving seat: Philip was taking the driving seat while Lewis took a role he isn’t used to – the passenger!

Aside from his unusual friendships, Lewis’ love life has again been hitting headlines since he has been spotted out and about with stunning model Florence during his time off.

Florence is part of Next Model Management’s Miami roster and also works with Click Models, she is fluent in English, Spanish, and German and also has her own Only Fans account. With her long limbs, toned abs and luscious raven locks, Florence bore a striking resemblance to his former flame, Nicole Scherzinger.

But a source speaking to The Sun on Sunday claimed that Lewis and the model were strictly friends, as they claimed they were ‘just good mates.’The inside said: ‘Lewis and Florence aren’t dating, they’re just good mates. She joined him on the boat as part of a group of pals with Lewis.

‘They get on but there’s nothing romantic going on between them at the moment.’ MailOnline has contacted Lewis’ representatives for comment.

Flashing away: Philip seemed to be keen to give Florence a run for her money as he too was flashing his stomach

Lewis and Nicole called time on their on and off eight year relationship in 2015 but have remained amicable, reuniting last year at the Fashion Awards in London in December.

Speaking about their split during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, Nicole revealed: ‘I don’t see anything negative.

‘I think it’s quite natural when people separate and go their own ways and you just have to be adult about it and just always wish the other person happiness, success and love like sincerely and I do.’

When asked whether they still stay in touch, the Poison hitmaker – who first started seeing the race car driver in 2007 – was frank in her admission.

Loyal companion: As ever, Lewis’ pet bulldog Roscoe was never far from his side

She added: ‘Yeah we don’t, like, talk. I think that he is the best driver since Ayrton Senna and I think that he’s probably going to win this year and I only wish him happiness and success.’

The American beauty is now dating retired British rugby player Thom Evans after meeting on Celebrity X Factor at the end of last year.

They may have been dating for less than a year, but Nicole and Thom are clearly devoted to one another and divide their time between her LA pad and London.

His baby: Lewis tenderly helped Roscoe on to the shores although his pal wasn’t much help

Wilkins Aerodrome

Wilkins Aerodrome is a major summer-only facility. Wilkins Aerodrome is located approximately 70 km southeast of Casey research station and serves as the Antarctic terminal for the intercontinental air service.

Waking up Wilkins Aerodrome for the first flights of the Antarctic season (2020)

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For a plucky band of specialist expeditioners, it’s almost the end of their Antarctic adventure.

MATT RYAN: "Antarctica is a very harsh continent… it’s certainly not for everyone. (thumbs up, BBQ roast shot)

70 kilometres inland from Casey research station, Australia’s Wilkins Aerodrome is ready for summer.

MR: "Hi I’m Matt Ryan. I’m the 2020 Wilkins Aerodrome Manager."

For the last few months, the small Aerodrome team has been waking Wilkins up from winter.

One piece at a time in the most challenging of circumstances.

(SOUNDUP – “alright we’ll miss you”)

MR: "Been a busy and challenging start-up this year, with plenty of blizzards and inclement weather to keep us occupied."

CHARLTON CLARK, General Manager of Operations and Safety: "At the start of each season we have a small team in Antarctica that have to undertake a Herculean task of clearing three kilometres of an ice runway in temperatures down to minus 25, winds of up to 200 kilometres an hour, that batter the team for months on end."

But persistence pays off.

And bit by bit, the Wilkins team has reclaimed the runway from the glacier’s surface.

MR: "We’ve got to clear the snow off the runway surface, proof-roll, survey, mark out. Not a small task, living and working in a remote field camp."

(SOUNDUP proof-rolling at dawn)

The blue ice runway needs to be strong enough to land an Airbus A319 or a RAAF cargo plane.

Over the last few weeks the surface has been finessed and fine-tuned.

Now, after months of hard work, it’s all set for landing.

MR: "My team’s done a fantastic job, my guys have all looked out for one another and looked after one another. Looking forward to seeing an aircraft on the ground shortly."

Runway-ready for another busy Antarctic season ahead.

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Situated in an area of Antarctica known as Wilkes’ Land, the aerodrome has been sited 700 metres above sea level to minimise the likelihood of melt, as the coast is relatively warm by Antarctic standards during the summer months.

Demonstration flights to Wilkins Aerodrome occurred during the austral summer of 2006–07 and regular passenger flights commenced during the 2007–08 season. The facility operates between October and March each year. It closes for around six weeks at the height of summer, due to warmer temperatures causing sub-surface melt.

Wilkins is named after the legendary patron and pioneer of early Antarctic aviation, Sir Hubert Wilkins .

Aerodrome facts

• Location: 66°41'27"S, 111°31'34.98"E (-66.6908, 111.5264)
• Strip Dimensions: 3,500 m × 100–150 m
• Runway Dimensions: 3,200 m x 30 m (60 m width strength tested and tilled)
• Visual aids: single sided PAPI and end lighting threshold, lead in and distance to run markers
• Distance from Casey: 70 km
• Elevation: 720–780 m ASL
• Center line slope: 1.58% down to the west
• Cross slope: <1.0% down to the south
• Glacial movement: 12 m/year to the southwest
• Ice thickness: approx 500 m
• Mean temperature: −14°C

Construction

The Wilkins site is approximately 70% exposed ice and 30% snow cover that is less than one metre deep. The foundation of the runway is natural glacial ice, rolled with proof rollers to ensure that the surface ice has suitable bearing strength and integrity to support the aircraft. The runway surface is tillered by a snowgroomer to manufacture higher friction levels prior to each flight of a wheeled aircraft.

Wilkins Aerodrome supports personnel transfer for the Australian Antarctic Program with A319 flights. The Airbus A319‑115LR is a commercial aircraft operated by Skytraders Pty Ltd from Hobart to Wilkins Aerodrome under contract to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. Around half of the 500 people Australia takes south each season, are taken on these flights.

Since 2016, the Department of Defence has operated up to 6 seasonal flights per year with heavy-lift C17-A aircraft to Wilkins Aerodrome in support of Australia’s Antarctic Program.

Intracontinental flights operate from Wilkins Aerodrome to ski landing areas that are established seasonally at all 3 Australian year-round research stations. These sites require on-site personnel and infrastructure to operate.

The Australian Antarctic Program also supports other National Antarctic Programs and facilitates access to and from Antarctica. Intracontinental flights are operated to the skiways of other National Antarctic Programs such as Italy, France and China.

Living at Wilkins

Up to eight expeditioners live and work at Wilkins Aerodrome during the flying season.

Extreme weather conditions at the site can make it difficult for a daily routine to become established. There are periods of blizzard, with high wind and blowing snow, when little work can be completed. These are punctuated with windows of fine weather when most outdoors work is undertaken. During fine weather, long work days can be expected. These can be up to 12 hours.

Living in this isolated environment, all team members must contribute to a range of additional duties that are essential to maintaining the Wilkins accommodation and facilities.

Wilkins Aerodrome operates as a certified aerodrome in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations.

Due to the dynamic nature of the runway, a series of tests are conducted on the pavement immediately prior to any use by aircraft to ensure that prescribed hardness and friction requirements are met.

Infrastructure at Wilkins includes:

• Transit facilities
• Cold and warm storage
• Basic emergency response facilities, including medical
• Airfield markers
• Navigation and aircraft approach equipment
• Power generation equipment
• Basic fire fighting equipment
• aircraft communications site office
• medical services
• meteorological services
• living and emergency accommodation
• light workshop
• storage facilities
• Vehicle and sled parking areas
• Refuelling equipment
• Fuel storage for vehicle and airfield operations

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