Neymar and Lewis Hamilton have a very close relationship with each other. The first race of the 2024 F1 season has been completed. Although the on-track action was average due to the dominance of one team, celebrities from around the world did not hesitate to attend the prestigious event.
One of the notable stars who caught attention before the Bahrain GP was the former Barcelona player, who currently plays for Al-Hilal. He was seen walking around the paddock and on the grid, where he had an emotional moment with the seven-time world champion.
The two iconic figures embraced and had a brief conversation. The video of their interaction went viral worldwide, with fans from the F1 and football communities expressing their admiration.
Neymar and Lewis Hamilton before today’s race.
While it is common for celebrities to brighten up the Grand Prix weekend by attending the races, Neymar is a player who often appears in the paddock. During the 2023 season, the Brazilian was seen at several race weekends.
While Lewis Hamilton and Neymar shared an emotional moment before the 57-lap Bahrain GP, Hamilton’s performance during the race was somewhat disappointing. Despite his best efforts behind the wheel of the Mercedes W15, he only managed to secure seventh place, behind the McLaren driver.
Hamilton’s teammate also faced difficulties during the race. Despite starting from third position, he dropped in the rankings and finished in fifth place. In contrast, Red Bull, their main rivals, achieved a dominant one-two finish.
Double points 👌👊
The next event on the F1 calendar is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is known for its flowing layout, and it will be interesting to see how Lewis Hamilton and George Russell set up their cars for the next race. The two British drivers will undoubtedly be looking for a better performance than they had in Bahrain.
