The driver line-up of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas has been one of the most iconic partnerships in Formula 1. The duo has been racing together since 2017 until Mercedes decided to part ways with the Finn international. Subsequently, the Silver Arrows brought in George Russell while Bottas moved to Alfa Romeo.
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As the new season is already underway, both Lewis and Valtteri are in Australia representing their respective teams. As we all know, F1 is in Australia after two years as this race is special for the former Mercedes man. Interestingly, 2019 was the year F1 hosted its last race at Albert Park, where the new Alfa Romeo recruit triumphed.
i live for this friendship pic.twitter.com/Se7V5c0QBM
— soph (@sophwebsterxx) April 8, 2022
After the FP1 got over, viaplay interviewed Bottas. We can see in the video how Lewis jokingly jumped in to push Valtteri by the side.
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The duo shared a burst of laughter soon after. This shows that the ex-teammates still share a good bond.
How did Mercedes fare under Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas?
The duo of Hamilton-Bottas has been phenomenal. With their 5-year-partnership, the Silver Arrows won 5 constructors’ titles and 4 drivers’ titles.
The 32-year-old driver joined the Brackley-based team from Williams, replacing 2016 F1 Champion Nico Rosberg. As for Lewis, the more we say the less it is. From winning seven world titles to having most race wins and pole positions, Hamilton has achieved almost everything that the sport has to offer.
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As the old friends parted ways in 2022, their journey has been different. However, that didn’t stop the duo from sharing a lovable relationship. Recently, Hamilton even shared pictures of Valtteri being Valtteri.
Fans loved when Lewis teased Valtteri at the Australian Grand Prix
Given below are some fan reactions to the incident
i miss seeing these two being in the same team, but it makes me so happy that they kept their friendship like this 🥺
— David 💜 | ifb (@itssmedavid) April 8, 2022
Brocedes
— Sarah (@AceOfStories) April 8, 2022
That one of the best friendships there are in f1 and really awesome how they both still chuckle together
— Dima DiMaggio Gury (@DimaDimaggiof1) April 8, 2022
I love the harmony between those two.
— Frank Nyarko (@FrankNy61692742) April 8, 2022
Missing this duo 💜💙
— raph (@raph123xxx) April 8, 2022
So good to see them come together again. Lovely ❤️
— Sabyasachi Biswas (@Sabyasaachii) April 8, 2022
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😍😍😍that made me smile ☺️☺️☺️😁😁😁😁
— Helene_Renguila (@rengus) April 8, 2022
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I love their friendship
— Jade (@Imjaddeeee) April 8, 2022