“He could have done the same thing to Gasly at Imola!”- Watch Lewis Hamilton hilariously prank a tiger in Mexico

"He could have done the same thing to Gasly at Imola!"- Watch Lewis Hamilton hilariously prank a tiger in Mexico

Lewis Hamilton hilariously pranked a tiger back in 2016 during a visit to The Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation in Mexico.

Formula 1 drivers are some of the biggest adrenaline junkies in the world. They spent majority of their year behind the wheel of a car that goes in an excess of 200 mph. So it’s safe to say they know what the word ‘danger’ stands for.

Hamilton however, seemingly loves to play with danger. For most people, coming face to face with a fully-grown tiger would be a terrifying experience. Hamilton on the other hand, turned it into a memorable one.

The seven-time World Champion visited The Black Jaguar-White Tiger foundation in Mexico, back in 2016. There, he performed a hilarious yet daring prank on a tiger.

Hamilton snuck up on the tiger from behind, after which the latter got startled and playfully rolled on the ground afterwards. Clearly, Sir Lewis is absolutely fearless!

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How F1 Twitter reacted to Lewis Hamilton playfully petting a tiger

When the video of Hamilton startling a grown tiger went around on social media, fans had mixed reactions to it. Some talked about how fearless the Brit is, whereas others felt that it wasn’t a good idea.

Fans on Twitter considered Hamilton lucky that the tiger didn’t react. Had it happened, it wouldn’t have been a pretty scene for the Mercedes driver. However, it’s assumed that he petted the tiger under controlled conditions, since it’s a foundation that protects animals like them.

Some fans also took this moment to take a dig at the legendary driver. They compared this to his on track actions, alleging that he startles his opponents in similar manner when racing in Formula 1.

Four races into the current F1 season, Hamilton is seventh in the Drivers’ Championship standings with 28 points to his name.

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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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