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The rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is well known by all. On many occasions, both stars are found taking digs at one another. Recently a clip surfaced on the internet, where the seven-times champion took a subtle dig at Max Verstappen’s mom saying’ somebody’s mother posted something.’ Although the Mercedes star hasn’t mentioned anyone’s name, the fans have interpreted the whole statement and connected it with Sophie Kumpen.

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Recently, a clip is going viral where Lewis Hamilton was found taking a dig at Max Verstappen’s mother. Although he didn’t mention her name but it’s indirectly linked with Kumpen’s comment on Perez. Here is all the fuss, Max Verstappen refused to let Sergio Perez pass him at the Brazilian GP, and this prompted a fiery exchange of words and made Perez roar on the team’s radio ” it shows who he really is. I have nothing to say.”

Perez’s comment might have hurt Verstappen’s mom, so in order to give it back, Sophie Kumpen commented on an Instagram post, which cited a clip posted in June, where Perez was found dancing with a mystery woman in Monte Carlo. The footage shows Perez going close and personnel with a brunette. In the comment, she wrote, ” And then in the evening cheating on his wife.”

The post of Kumpen made the Briton take a dig at her. He said,Some of the stuff that I’ve heard of in the past few days it’s been so entertaining.” When asked to give an example he said, “Can’t say, there’s somebody’s mother texted posting something and pretty interesting stuff that’s going on i’m sure it will be on Netflix it’s gonna be great. “

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It seems the 7x champion enjoys gossip, whether it’s on or off the track. That being said earlier this year, Hamilton was also found taking fiery shots at his F1 rivals too.

Lewis Hamilton takes a cheeky dig at Max Verstappen

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The Silver Arrows had a lacklustre performance this year, the major reason behind this was the porpoising issue. The issue led many rival teams to fire some shots at Mercedes. And after the team principal meeting regarding new regulations went messy as Toto Wolff locked horns with rival Christian Horner, Hamilton gave his thought. However, Verstappen stated the decision was “Not correct”.

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To which the Briton took a cheeky dig at the Dutchman saying that some of the individuals have changed their tone from what they said before. “It is always interesting seeing people’s perspectives and opinions in different lights, said Hamilton. “Obviously, in front of you it’s one thing and another in the background. Sometimes people say different things.

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After the 2021 final lap’s battle, there were hardly any instances where the Dutchman and Hamilton were engaged in a fight. Fans are eagerly waiting for the epic battle of both the stars on the track. Do you think Mercedes’s resurgence can make Verstappen’s dominance in threat?