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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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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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