$5.5 Billion worth couple reveals they attended 2021 Abu Dhabi GP only to console Lewis Hamilton

Janmeyjay Shukla | 03/01/2023
$5.5 Billion worth couple reveals they attended 2021 Abu Dhabi GP only to console Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton’s dream of becoming an eight-time world champion came to an end as well documented all around the world. He had two important people to help him out and give him all the courage required.

The two important people are George Lucas and Mellody Hobson who were there secretly to console the British driver. It could have been a celebration only for Michael Masi’s decision during the final lap of the race.

Max Verstappen won his first-ever F1 world championship after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2021. A year later, he won the world championship again against an ailing Mercedes W13.

Life of George Lucas and Mellody Hobson with Lewis Hamilton

George Lucas and Mellody Hobson are a household couple in the world. Lucas is an American filmmaker known for his prestigious movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.

Mellody Hobson on the other hand is the chairwoman of Starbucks and was previously CEO of DreamWorks. They both started dating in 2006 and married in 2013. Their friendship with Hamilton began in 2007 when they met him at the Monaco Grand Prix.

For the seven times world champions, Hobson is a big sister and a mentor. The trio spent their time together in the Caribbean during Christmas time in 2021 and have a special bond together.

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The celebrity couple came to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to console Lewis Hamilton

The famous couple came to support Lewis Hamilton in disguise during the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in disguise. Coming silently in their maroon and white Gulfstream G550, they were present in the race.

According to Hobson, the couple was present to help only if Hamilton lost the race. Sure he did lose the race and after the race, Lucas had a motivating message for the Mercedes driver while giving him a hug.

Hobson and Hamilton are currently joint owners of the Denver Broncos in the NFL. The team continues to struggle currently in the 4th position in the AFC West zone of the NFL.

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Janmeyjay Shukla

Janmeyjay Shukla is an artist who contributes his expressions through words as an F1 writer and editor at The SportsRush. He is an F1 historian who has been watching the sport since he was a baby. Passed on from generation to generation, he has seen the prime of Michael Schumacher to the rise of Max Verstappen. A Mercedes fan from the days of the Brawn GP era, the sport runs in his blood. Besides Formula One, Janmeyjay is a Marketing Head and a musician who loves to sing and play Rock & Pop songs on guitar. His love for sports will never die as he is a loyal Liverpool Football Club fan as well!

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