F1 Rivalries: Lewis Hamilton’s Greatest Rivals in Grand Prix Racing

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Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton

The 2018 Formula One season started with two four-time world champions on the grid, for the first time in history. Both Sebastian Vettel and Lewis have tasted victory before and are hungry for more, and this shows in their rivalry as well. While both have collided, figuratively and literally, quite a few times, they remain cordial and respectful of each other. They have bantered good-naturedly and made light of the fight between them as often as they have gone full throttle against one another.

The relationship seemed to have reached its end during the 2017 Azerbaijan GP, when the German accused Lewis of brake testing him and as a consequence, came alongside him to collide in a show of displeasure. Neither party was willing to take the blame, but both had some harsh words to say. However, it seems to have smoothed over enough and both of them know how to put aside their rivalry and not let it affect them personally.

Video Vettel vs Hamilton Azerbaijan 2017

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