The Mercedes team has rejuvenated itself after a long wait. Since 2022, the team has been in a rut, failing to perform at the biggest motorsports event. However, it all changed after the persistent efforts of the squad. The technical team could finally figure out the shortcomings and fix them immediately. As a result, the Mercedes team appears faster than ever, winning three races in no time. While the Silver Arrows are enjoying a resurging run, the summer break has given them a much-needed break.
Thus, the team and the drivers are chilling and enjoying the vacation. While the competition from Zandvoort will get intense, the squad is currently in vacation mode. Meanwhile, Mercedes starlet Lewis Hamilton was spotted in Paris, cheering for his American friend in a quadrennial competition.
Lewis Hamilton Seen Supporting Fencer Friend At The Paris Olympics
Lewis Hamilton, who is about to leave for Ferrari, is enjoying his run at Mercedes. After a couple of years of misery, the Briton returns to the business with a bang. He won two races in a span of a few weeks and is comfortable with the W15 car. However, the seven-time world champion recently made headlines when he was spotted at an Olympic event in Paris. The 39-year-old racer attended a quadrennial event, supporting his American fencer friend Miles Chamley-Watson. Hamilton is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching games whenever possible. Thus, on August 4, he was seen enjoying a fencing event with former snowboarder and skateboarder Shaun White, a three-time Olympic gold winner. Moreover, Canadian actress Nina Dobrev was also sitting in the front row beside Hamilton. The Briton also met American rapper Snoop Dog, who is supporting US athletes in the 2024 Olympics.
However, the US fencing team lost the semi-final bout and had to fight for the bronze medal match. Unfortunately, the host France beat the US team in the bronze medal match, ending their contention. After the game, Hamilton wrote an Instagram post for his friend Chamley-Watson. The British superstar expressed delight in witnessing a superb fencing game. Further, he praised Watson for all his hard work and motivated him for future endeavours. The American fencer also commented on the post, thanking Lewis for all the love and support. Earlier, in an interview, Miles Chamley-Watson spoke about his friendship with Hamilton, highlighting the strength of their bond. He also mentioned that he feels comfortable being vulnerable around Hamilton, as he can easily share his feelings with the Formula One legend.
Villeneuve Draws A Shocking Comparison Between Hamilton And Verstappen
Meanwhile, Jacques Villeneuve recently made a shocking revelation while comparing two of the best motorsport drivers. While interacting with a media outlet, Villeneuve highlighted Hamilton’s high emotions towards racing. Moreover, he claimed the Ferrari stint would be an ’emotional ride’ for the Briton.
Further, while the former Canadian racer praised Hamilton for his recent performance, he asserted the lack of consistency could be a troublemaker. Despite winning seven world titles, he pointed out that Hamilton has never had a season as dominant as Verstappen’s. Thus, the statement stirred tension among the fans, who were unhappy with this blunt comparison.