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Lewis Hamilton caught in Mercedes F1 chaos as Bono gets his revenge
Lewis Hamilton recently found himself in the middle of a prank war involving his former race engineer Peter ‘Bono’ Bonnington and Kimi Antonelli during pre-season testing in Bahrain. Antonelli, who replaced Hamilton at Mercedes last season, shares a close relationship with Bonnington, as seen in a video where Antonelli playfully targeted Bonnington with a water pistol at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Hamilton, who met Antonelli during the prank, observed the fun but chose not to get involved in the shenanigans. Bonnington eventually got his revenge by tricking Antonelli into drinking hot sauce, leading to a humorous moment at the team’s expense.
Despite the lighthearted pranks, Bonnington, Hamilton, and the Mercedes team are focused on success, aiming to secure victories and potentially claim the championship. With strong performances expected from Antonelli and teammate George Russell, Mercedes is poised to be a formidable force in the upcoming season, even as they face competition from other teams like Ferrari.
As the new season unfolds, fans are eager to see if Antonelli can earn his first grand prix win under Bonnington’s guidance, adding to their shared history of success in Formula 1. The anticipation for the championship battle and the performance of the Mercedes team continues to build as the season progresses.
