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Old F1 rivalries appear to have dissipated in Bahrain after Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen got the giggles during Wednesday’s press conference.
The tension between old F1 rivals, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, seems to have disappeared in Bahrain following a lighthearted moment during a press conference.
Hamilton vs Verstappen has now joined the ranks of legendary F1 rivalries, such as Senna vs Prost and Hunt vs Lauda, after their intense 2021 title battle.
Amidst clashes on track and in the media during their championship duel, including a controversial incident at Silverstone, the relationship between Hamilton and Verstappen was strained.
Surprisingly, recent images show the two drivers sharing a laugh during a press conference at Bahrain testing, marking a shift in their dynamic from their fierce championship rivalry.
Despite their past rivalries, mutual respect seems to have developed between Hamilton and Verstappen in the years since their intense battle, hinting at a potential harmonious relationship in the future.
