P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nico Rosberg says he always knew Lewis Hamilton was “proper nuts”, with the pair having spent a lot of time together while growing up.
“Nico Rosberg shared a childhood memory of Lewis Hamilton injuring himself during a reckless jet ski stunt, highlighting Hamilton’s daring nature as a kid.
Despite later becoming fierce rivals as Mercedes teammates in Formula 1, Rosberg and Hamilton were once close friends from their early karting days.
Their upbringings differed significantly, with Rosberg enjoying a privileged background as the son of a former champion, while Hamilton’s father worked several jobs to support his racing dreams.
During a vacation, Hamilton crashed his jet ski and split his chin open after not slowing down for an approaching wave, requiring Rosberg to check on him.
Their friendship evolved into a competitive rivalry at Mercedes, culminating in tense moments during the 2016 F1 season.
Although Rosberg retired after winning the championship, he remains involved in F1 as a Sky TV pundit.
Despite the competitive history, Rosberg and Hamilton maintain a cordial relationship and occasionally cross paths in Monaco.”
