Formula One resumed this weekend after a long break as the previous race on the calendar, Imola Grand Prix, was canceled in the wake of incessant floods. This weekend, the F1 caravan arrived in the city of Monaco for the most prestigious race of the season. Amid the race, the struggling Mercedes ace, Lewis Hamilton, found some support from unexpected places in the crowd.
Mercedes finally launched its much-awaited upgrades this weekend. The car looked visibly different than what we had previously seen. It had bigger side-pods with a noticeable difference in the floor as well. Moreover, Lewis looked in good touch before crashing into the wall in FP3. Despite damage, the Briton successfully pulled up the P5 position in the qualifying session thanks to Charles Leclerc‘s unfortunate gird penalty. Moreover, Hamilton had massive support from the crowd, with a few coming in from the Red Bull camp as well.
Tom Holland, Neymar Jr. Openly Backed Lewis Hamilton Despite Being Invited By Rivals Red Bull
The Monaco Grand Prix remains one of the most prestigious weekends in the Formula 1 calendar, not only attracting racing enthusiasts but also capturing the attention of celebrities from various fields. This year, many celebrities from the Hollywood and sports fraternity attended the event, including Marvel star Tom Holland and renowned Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr. During pre-race shows, both the stars admitted on world television that they were there to support Mercedes star, Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton is a global icon himself and has many connections in the glamour world. Hence, both Tom and Neymar happen to be friends of Lewis.
However, both the superstars’ comments left the Red Bull racing red-faced. Apparently, Tom Holland and Neymar Jr were invited by the drink-based team to showcase their support to them. However, the duo’s public support for Red Bull’s arch nemesis, Lewis Hamilton, became a case of embarrassment for the drink-based team. For what it’s worth, Neymar did clarify that he is rooting for Red Bull as well. Nonetheless, the damage was already done as Red Bull’s image took a hit as Hamilton fans poked fun at the racing giant. Overall, it seems like Red Bull’s decision to invite this set of high-end celebrities backfired on them pretty badly.
Tennis Star Maria Sharapova Attended The Monaco GP To Support Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is not just a fan favorite but also a celebrity favorite. Almost every high-end celebrity who attended the recently concluded Monaco Grand Prix displayed their affection for the Mercedes ace. Apparently, Lewis found a fan in Tennis star Maria Sharapova. Maria has made a huge name for herself on the tennis court and enjoys a huge fan following. She attended the Monaco GP and earned an exclusive opportunity to visit the Mercedes garage.
Speaking in the pre-race interview, Maria Sharapova said she is a huge fan and a dear friend of Lewis Hamilton. Hence, she prayed for the Briton’s win. Well, her prayers weren’t answered as Hamilton finished P4 in a hard-fought race. Regardless, the weekend remained fruitful for the entire Mercedes team, let alone Hamilton. The upgrade package looked steady but will still need a few more races to generate the desired pace.