WATCH: “Lewis with his adopted grid kids”- Fans swoon over Lewis Hamilton photographing Charles Leclerc along with George Russell at the Mexican GP

The Mexican GP marked the first race where both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc shared a podium.

WATCH: “Lewis with his adopted grid kids”- Fans swoon over Lewis Hamilton photographing Charles Leclerc along with George Russell at the Mexican GP

Charles Leclerc being photographed by Lewis Hamilton with George Russell on his side (Credits: X)

The Mexican GP delivered an entertaining spectacle as Max Verstappen secured his 16th victory of the season, surpassing his previous year’s tally and setting a new record for most wins in a single season. Joining him on the podium were Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, making a remarkable comeback following his disqualification in the previous weekend’s United States GP. These two drivers were seen sharing a poignant moment over the weekend, leaving fans deeply moved.

Following his disqualification, Leclerc responded with a remarkable pole position for the second consecutive weekend and ultimately secured the third spot on the podium. Meanwhile, Hamilton faced a tough Saturday but staged an outstanding performance on Sunday, placing his Mercedes in the second position. Interestingly, the duo was spotted in a private photo shoot before the Mexican GP drivers’ parade. 

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The footage shared by Mia on X captured Lewis Hamilton capturing a series of shots of Charles Leclerc, who struck a stylish pose with folded hands and a pair of sleek Ray-Ban glasses. Hamilton was joined by his teammate, George Russell, who patiently awaited the conclusion of the impromptu photoshoot, anticipating their departure for the drivers’ parade.

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The duo has cultivated a strong working rapport and a particularly tight off-track camaraderie. After their disqualification from the Austin GP, they went a step further by sharing a shared Instagram post depicting both of them wearing somber expressions and captioned it as “mood.” This picture rapidly gained widespread attention, and with the increasing popularity of their recent photo session, fans claimed they are now preparing for a similar joint post.

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Fans were utterly charmed by the glimpse of their beloved drivers sharing a private photo session. Their heartwarming interaction drew no negative responses, with fans affectionately referring to them as “besties.” Some even humorously suggested that Lewis had “adopted” Leclerc and Russell, enjoying quality time with his “adopted kids.”

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton's joint Instagram post
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s joint Instagram post after Austin disqualification (Credits: Instagram)

Another faction of fans believed that the duo’s bond had grown stronger following their disqualification, coining the phrase, “Besties who get disqualified together, stay together.” Memes featuring the infamous Kim Kardashian “You’re doing amazing, sweetie” line circulated, as the clip bore a striking resemblance to the meme.  A portion of the fan base began speculating about the possibility of these two drivers becoming future teammates.

In sum, Fans were charmed by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s close off-track friendship, with many affectionately referring to them as “besties.” Memes and speculations about their future as teammates circulated. 

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