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Nico Rosberg beat Lewis Hamilton to the F1 title after a bitter battle in 2016 when they were Mercedes team-mates, one that cooled their friendship. All the more painful that Rosberg’s children are huge Hamilton fans….
Nico Rosberg has acknowledged a family awkwardness that playfully has left Lewis Hamilton feeling left out in the cold. Despite once being close friends since their karting days, their bond was strained when Hamilton joined Mercedes in 2013. Hamilton’s consecutive wins in 2014 and 2015 led Rosberg to a bitter rivalry in 2016, culminating in Rosberg winning the drivers’ title and retiring abruptly. Years later, Rosberg revealed that Hamilton still sends Christmas gifts to his daughters, who happen to be Hamilton fans. While Rosberg appreciates the gesture, he humorously stated that Hamilton must leave the presents outside the door, as he may not be welcome inside.
