Lewis Hamilton was prevented from watching the Wimbledon men’s final because he was not dressed appropriately for the Royal Box.
The reigning Formula One world champion was invited to see Novak Djokovic take on Roger Federer but because he was not wearing a jacket and tie the 30-year-old was not allowed in.
His spokesman said there had been an “unfortunate misunderstanding regarding the dress code at Wimbledon”.
Hamilton had even posted on Instagram showing his invitation package and then a picture of himself dressed in a colourful shirt and trousers, with the caption “Wimbledon”.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) confirmed that Hamilton was absent. A spokesman said: “If [Hamilton] was not adequately dressed you could infer that he would not have been let in, but we do not comment on our guests.”
A Wimbledon spokesman said the club does not comment on guests, but confirmed the Royal Box dress code which demands gentlemen wear a jacket, tie and formal shoes.
Among the invited guests for the showpiece match were stars from TV and film, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Kate Winslet, Bradley Cooper and Hugh Grant.
n 2007 and was hit by a backdated suspension.
He won the Giro less than two years after his comeback from suspension but only managed seventh in the 2007 Tour. He was one of Contador’s lieutenants on this year’s Tour having helped the Spaniard win the Giro last month.
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After winning series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan will have to perform above par in the Triangular series which includes not losing to West Indies more than once. If Pakistan loses more than the stipulated margin then it will not qualify as West Indies will progress to 8th spot.
