The seven-time Driver’s Champion went on to explain that he has had Musk as a guest at his dinner parties in Austin, Texas, for the last two years. It’s there that he’s conversed with the billionaire about his intention to visit outer space.
However, despite his interest in space travel, Hamilton remained skeptical about the prospect of boarding a SpaceX flight in the near future. He cited the recent explosion of the Starship rocket, which occurred just weeks after his conversation with Musk, as a reason to exercise caution.
