What have former Mercedes team mates Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas spotted in the distance – or their futures?
Both are on the move for next year. Ferrari-bound Hamilton is leaving Mercedes while Bottas will return as their third driver after being dropped by Sauber.
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Constantijn Blondel
21st December 2024, 8:41
“Look at all those races we used to win!” :)
Red Andy (@red-andy)
21st December 2024, 8:56
“Who’s the big guy in red coming your way with a big sack of stuff for you, Lewis?”
“Fred Vasseur is coming to town!”
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
21st December 2024, 8:59
“I’ve never seen Sergio move so fast!”
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
27th December 2024, 6:51
Ahah, that’s one of the funniest!
Wheel Nut (@wheel-nut)
21st December 2024, 9:16
Looks like our best years are behind us
Derek Edwards
21st December 2024, 9:25
Ferrrari’s 2026 reserve driver chats to Valtteri Bottas.
Only Facts!
21st December 2024, 9:30
Look behind Colapinto and Zhou, Lewis. To whom it may concern…
WesselV1
21st December 2024, 9:41
“That Anonelli kid really is a bright star, isn’t he?”
Wheel Nut (@wheel-nut)
21st December 2024, 9:46
Mistakenly concerned by what’s ahead, Verstappen is looming large behind them
Constantijn Blondel
21st December 2024, 12:21
Oh, good one. And good spot!
Crawliin-from-the-wreckage- Special Unhinged Edition (@davedai)
21st December 2024, 9:49
L. I’m looking towards my long-term future.
V. I’ve just seen mine.
Jungle
21st December 2024, 10:00
Hamilton – “Look at all those fans waving. I’m so blessed.”
Bottas – “Actually i think they’re giving you the bird.”
Jungle
21st December 2024, 10:22
Bottas – Hi Lewis congratulations on your new contract with Ferrari. Do you think Audi will sign me?
Hamiton – I’ve lost my scooter. Is that it over there.
Jungle
21st December 2024, 10:36
Hamilton – Hey check this out? Is that Toto talking to Max?
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
21st December 2024, 10:21
Hamilton: “What’s that I can see over the hill?”
Bottas: “You.”
Avro Anson (@avroanson)
21st December 2024, 11:56
Harsh! But fair. :)
Constantijn Blondel
21st December 2024, 12:22
Cracked me up, that one 😂
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
27th December 2024, 6:53
Ahah, double meaning!
MG1982 (@mg1982)
21st December 2024, 12:16
“Yeeeaaah….. I don’t see you on the grid in 2025, buddy… and I don’t think it’s because of the sunglasses.”
Phil Norman (@phil-f1-21)
21st December 2024, 12:21
Look at them all cheering for Max and Lando. Do you remember when that was us? Well…..me mostly.
David BR (@david-br)
21st December 2024, 12:29
LH: Is it half a bird? Is it half a plane? No, it’s a wing man!
VB: Very funny, Lewis.
Coventry Climax
21st December 2024, 16:02
Ah, didn’t see this one before I gave mine. Sorry ’bout that.
MG1982 (@mg1982)
21st December 2024, 12:43
BOT: Hey, Lewis, I got these KICK sunglasses for 2025. Put them on and tell me what you see.
HAM: Wow, I can see us in 2025! I’m racing for Ferrari and you’re… not on the grid anymore, buddy!
BOT: KICK……. b’tards!
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
27th December 2024, 7:02
Wow, that was also a great idea!
An Sionnach
21st December 2024, 13:20
Valtteri and Lewis: It’s James (do you still have his number?).
PacificPR (@streydt)
21st December 2024, 13:46
“Is that a silver lining….”
notagrumpyfan
21st December 2024, 15:45
Good one.
Steve Rogers (@yossarian)
21st December 2024, 13:51
17 years in F1 and there are still new sights that surprise me. The Tifosi… cheering?!
Bitten&Hisses (@al-perry)
21st December 2024, 14:06
Remember when we won all those championships.
Valtteridge Farm remembers.
Electroball76
21st December 2024, 15:03
It’s crazy man. One minute you’re on top of the world. And then suddenly, out of nowhere, life sends you a big Kick on the Bottas.
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
27th December 2024, 7:04
Ahah, kick on the bottas made me laugh!
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
21st December 2024, 15:18
“He’s big, George, isn’t he?”
notagrumpyfan
21st December 2024, 15:43
Hamilton and Bottas waving goodbye to Perez in his tequila delivery truck.
F1JohnS
21st December 2024, 15:50
Hey Valtteri is that Max leaving in a flying Saucer, I’ve always suspected he’s a frigging Alien.
Coventry Climax
21st December 2024, 15:59
Is it a bird?
Is it a plane?
Coventry Climax
21st December 2024, 16:06
Yeah, pays nice, those sunglass brands, but I too wished for a pair that really works.
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
21st December 2024, 16:12
Valtteri: “Hey Lewis, if you look over in the distance, you can see Ferrari making another strategy blunder…”
El Pollo Loco
21st December 2024, 16:42
Yeah! That’s my jet! I rented it out. I’m flying back with Fred.
Leo B
21st December 2024, 17:40
Lewis: Now where’s that guy Bottas?
xVx
21st December 2024, 19:13
What does that news ticker say Valterri?
Wolff to replace Vasseur at Ferrari? Oh no!
There’s no escaping clingy Toto, can’t he take a hint?
Esploratore (@esploratore1)
27th December 2024, 7:06
Ahah, a bad surprise for hamilton!
Sonny Crockett (@sonnycrockett)
21st December 2024, 20:45
Lewis: “Ha, look what Roscoe’s doing to Toto’s leg!”
stjs16 (@stjs16)
21st December 2024, 20:55
Has Bono still got my clothes on?
Palindnilap (@palindnilap)
21st December 2024, 21:21
How hard can it be to spot a fluo green car from the front of the grid ?
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
22nd December 2024, 0:04
“Remember the old days Val…. The camaraderie,…….. the wins,……. and my hairline was all the way down here”.
Kurt Laguna
22nd December 2024, 1:08
Yup, your right, on a clear day you can see Carlos in the Williams finish!
DONALD ROBERTS
22nd December 2024, 3:27
Its a bird…
Its a plane…..
Its….. SAUBER man!
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
22nd December 2024, 8:12
Your a brave man Valterri, putting up that giant poster from your 2025 calendar. But I have to ask whether it was a wise idea to have your sponsor’s name tattooed on your backside.
Jeanrien (@jeanrien)
22nd December 2024, 11:25
Lewis and Valterri looking at that Mercedes with different perspectives
WimB
22nd December 2024, 12:27
“Hey Lewis, are those tifosi over there already building you a giant statue?”
“Yeah, but it’s made from playing cards, so at the first sign of trouble it all comes crashing down!”
Rich Hill
22nd December 2024, 23:36
‘Valterri was unimpressed when Lewis asked how it was you were supposed to see the lights from way back here’
Todfod (@todfod)
23rd December 2024, 11:15
Lewis – “How do you even see the front row from this grid position?”
Chris Møller
23rd December 2024, 15:51
Look Valteri, still it rise.