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Lewis Hamilton, the 7-time Formula One world champion and known vegan, has sparked a debate among his followers with a recent Instagram post where he’s seen riding a camel in Morocco. Hamilton, who publicly changed to a vegan lifestyle in 2017, is facing criticism for sitting on a camel in his recent post.

The post, which was uploaded during the summer break of the racing season, quickly attracted attention, not all of which was positive. Vocal vegan critics took to social media to express their disappointment, highlighting to the driver that vegan principles typically discourage the use of animals for entertainment or transport.

Comments ranged from disapproval to dismay, with one user stating:

“Vegans don’t ride animals or support animal cruelty. What a shame, Lewis!” Another added: “Why are sitting on a camel’s back? Vegans don’t sit on animals. Very disappointed,” reflecting a sentiment echoed by many others.

This public backlash comes at a critical time in Hamilton’s career. Despite a challenging start to the season, he secured victories at the British Grand Prix and in Belgium, the latter following the disqualification of his teammate George Russell. Furthermore, amidst this competitive tension, Hamilton has announced a move that will see him leave Mercedes and head to Ferrari at the season’s end.