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“Lewis Hamilton is definitely standing on a box here!”- F1 Twitter in awe over LeBron James hanging out with the seven-time World Champion in Monaco

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"Lewis Hamilton is definitely standing on a box here!"- F1 Twitter in awe over LeBron James hanging out with the seven-time World Champion in Monaco

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton spent time with NBA legend LeBron James after the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton’s 2022 has been very quiet by his standards. Along with Mercedes, the Brit dominated F1 for the last eight years, winning six Titles in the process. The regulation changes this year hit the Silver Arrows hard, and they no longer have the best car on the grid.

The W13 is lacking in performance compared to the Ferrari and Red Bull, so competing for podiums and wins is no longer a norm for Hamilton. On top of that, he is being outperformed by his new teammate George Russell.

The 24-year old has finished top 5 in every single race this season, and his consistency has put him 34 points ahead of Hamilton in the standings thus far.

At the Monaco GP last Sunday, Hamilton finished eighth. It was yet another underwhelming performance for him, as his problems behind the wheel continue. After the race, he spent time with 18 time NBA all-star LeBron James.

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Lewis Hamilton and LeBron James share a moment together in Monaco

Monaco is arguably the most iconic and glamorous race in the F1 calendar. Plenty of celebrities turn up to this spectacle every single year, and this year was no different.

We saw the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Mesut Ozil and Chris Gayle was all seen on the grid. James was in Paris for the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday. His favorite team Liverpool lost to Real Madrid 1-0.

On Sunday, he made the journey over to the principality where he like plenty of stars watched the Monaco GP. After the race, Cleveland Cavaliers’ center Kevin Love posted a picture of the two on Instagram.

Fans reacted to the two all-time greats sharing a moment, and a particular aspect surprised quite a few of them. James is 6″9 tall, and Hamilton is 5″7. The height difference between the two didn’t look as stark as it should’ve, which surprised plenty of fans on social media.

Formula 1 action returns in two weeks time when the teams and drivers travel to Baku for the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Formula 1 Editor Somin Bhattacharjee fell for the sport as well as Fernando Alonso on the same day — during the Spaniard’s thrilling victory at the German GP in 2010. Over the years, the passion magnified manyfold, and metamorphosed into a writing career in 2021. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. He has penned over 2,700 articles for TheSportsRush, presenting a diverse range — news reports, opinions, and exclusives. A true Tiffosi, Somin never gives up on a chance to defend the Ferrari boys as a fan. As a sports writer though, he remains objective to the core and relishes opportunities to follow and engage in dissecting the action during races. That’s where the real thrill lies for him. Beyond the racetrack, Somin plays different sports including soccer. He enjoys exploring other sporting events and proudly supports Spanish soccer club Real Madrid.

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