25/04/2025 11:30
Lewis Hamilton has been forced to close the last remaining UK
restaurants of his vegan burger chain after suffering millions of
pounds in losses. 'Neat Burgers' was launched by the seven-time F1
champion and Hollywood royalty Leonardo DiCaprio in 2019, selling
'100 per cent plant-based meals'. Six years on from its grand
opening, however, the chain has run into severe financial
difficulties, resulting in the closure of its final two stores in
the UK, both in London. After previously operating in various
global locations, it is understood that just two branches remain,
both in Milan. According to British tabloid The Sun , the company
lost £7.9 million in 2022, a £3.2 million increase on the year
before. The closure of the final two UK restaurants has put around
150 jobs at risk. A company spokesperson said: "We have no further
comment at this time, other than to confirm that the business has
taken the difficult decision to close its UK restaurants." Hamilton
became vegan in 2017 during his first season when partnered by
Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes. The Finn replaced Nico Rosberg after
the German retired following his 2016 title success. It is the
latest blow to what has so far been a challenging year for the
40-year-old since joining Ferrari. Other than a sprint victory in
China, Hamilton has struggled to adapt to Ferrari's SF-25, leaving
him a lowly seventh in the drivers' standings.
