Stars Galore! Lewis Hamilton recently ended his two-year-long winless streak by clinching the podium spot at the all-time classic British Grand Prix. With this emphatic result, he has now become the first F1 driver to win on any track nine times, extending his F1 record to 104 wins. American tennis legend, Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian are big fans of the British racing driver. They showered their love and praise for Hamilton through their social media posts. Williams hailed the 39-year-old superstar as “The best!”

Lewis Hamilton recently put up an Instagram post where he shared a few glimpses of the historic moment. His true emotions were portrayed through those celebratory moments and his caption. He thanked his family, friends, team, and fans for their incredible support and wrote, “YES 945 days since the last win, and it’s finally come home. SILVERSTONE I LOVE YOU…THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU KEEP GOING. STILL WE RISE.” Serena Williams commented on that post and also shared that historic moment on her Instagram stories.

In the comments of that post, Williams attached a few ‘heart‘ emojis and wrote, “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do you better than everyone! Seeeeee?? I see! Love you bro The best ever,” Even her husband Alexis Ohanian, also shared a post dedicated to Lewis Hamilton on his historic day. He tweeted, “LFG @LewisHamilton and what a place to do it.”

Serena Williams had previously revealed that Lewis Hamilton could have had nine titles by now. “He [Lewis Hamilton] is for me the greatest driver that our generation has seen. I’m confident that he will break the record of Michael Schumacher, who was also a fabulous driver,” said Williams during an interview in 2020. They share a strong camaraderie, and perhaps having the same “champion’s mindset” is what made their bond stronger.

Even Alexis Ohanian has multiple times expressed his excitement about the Brit. Recently, he put up a post on social media giving his ecstatic reaction to Lewis Hamilton announcing his switch from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 F1 season. How does Hamilton look at this close friendship with the tennis star?

Lewis Hamilton reflects on his relationship with Serena Williams

Fans love watching Serena Williams and Lewis Hamilton in a single frame. During an interview with GQ Sports, Hamilton revealed that his longtime friend Williams is his ‘favorite sporter outside motorsport.‘ He hailed her competitive spirit and reflected on his thoughts about the tennis star. “She’s just a bundle of fun, great energy, a serious competitor, loves karaoke, like with a real passion, and just playing. She’s just a playful person,” said Hamilton.

He believes being at the top of their sports can be “lonely” at times. So, being able to confide in other individuals who have experienced something similar is really a good thing to have. They have been spotted several times cheering for their friend during their matches and events. During the 2022 US Open, when Serena Williams announced her retirement, Lewis Hamilton posted a heartwarming message on his social media.

He wrote, “Taking a moment before the race today to show my appreciation and gratitude to the greatest of all time, @serenawilliams. We will never see another Serena. She’s one of a kind…To be so bold, Black, brave, and, above all, a kind and caring human being is beautiful.” Hamilton stated that he has learned the values of perseverance and resilience from the tennis superstar. He also revealed that she still inspires him to strive for improvement in every aspect of his life.