According to a recent report, former teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, who had a tumultuous relationship during their time together at Silver Arrows from 2013 to 2016, have apparently maintained a close bond. Despite their on-track clashes, a former Formula 1 driver revealed that Rosberg still cherishes his relationship with Hamilton.
The two drivers, who were rivals since childhood and raced together in the 2000s, became teammates at Brackley in 2013. However, their friendship took a hit in 2014 when Rosberg allegedly sabotaged Hamilton’s pole qualifying lap at the Monaco GP. This incident, along with other intense battles, ultimately led to the end of their friendship. Hamilton went on to win two championships, while Rosberg secured one before retiring in 2016 due to mental stress.
Despite their rivalry, Rosberg recently shared a heartwarming detail about Hamilton. He mentioned that the seven-time World Champion occasionally meets him and even surprised Rosberg’s daughter with a generous box of presents for Christmas.
Hamilton’s unexpected move to Ferrari for the 2025 season surprised even his former rival Rosberg. The 38-year-old expressed his astonishment, especially considering Mercedes’ improving performance. However, Rosberg acknowledged that Hamilton was fulfilling a personal dream by joining the Italian constructor.
Before his switch to Ferrari, Hamilton will compete for Brackley one last time in the 2024 season. Rosberg believes that both Mercedes and Ferrari are iconic teams that every driver aspires to be a part of. This endorsement from his former teammate validates Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari.
As Hamilton sets his sights on the championship in 2024, it remains to be seen how his late career team switch will impact his performance. Nevertheless, he will continue to drive for Mercedes in the upcoming season, giving his all to achieve the best possible results.
