WATCH: When a furious Lewis Hamilton called Max Verstappen a ‘d**khead’ after the 2018 Bahrain GP

Lewis Hamilton was frustrated after Max Verstappen's overtaking maneuver in the race.

WATCH: When a furious Lewis Hamilton called Max Verstappen a ‘d**khead’ after the 2018 Bahrain GP

Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are arch-rivals in Formula 1. The two drivers went head-to-head for the 2021 F1 world championship. However, the origins of this rivalry trace back a few seasons. The 2018 Bahrain GP was a prominent race that further planted the seeds for the clashes between Hamilton and Verstappen. So much so, that the British driver resorted to cursing the latter as a “d*ckhead” after the race.

The Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen battling it out in the first few laps. On Lap 2 of the race, the pair were fighting for tenth place, after Hamilton dropped down the order. The Red Bull tried to overtake the Mercedes down the main straight. Subsequently, the two went wheel-to-wheel into turn 1. This, of course, did not go well.

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Hamilton’s words amused Sebastian Vettel

Max Verstappen made contact with Lewis Hamilton. Although, the Dutchman was able to pass the Mercedes for an instant. Unfortunately, Verstappen was down on luck as he got a puncture on the rear-left tire. Consequently, Lewis swiftly passed the Red Bull. This put an end to Max’s race as he was forced to retire the car. At the same time, Hamilton managed to finish P3.

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Lewis Hamilton cursed Max Verstappen in the cooldown room

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Verstappen and Hamilton during the second lap of the race

After the race, Lewis Hamilton was in the cooldown room alongside teammates Valtteri Bottas and Sebastian Vettel. Vettel had come home to win the Grand Prix after a rather challenging drive. The cooldown room showcased some of the biggest moments from the race, including the clash between Hamiton and Verstappen. The 38-year-old was not pleased as he watched the incident.

Accordingly, Lewis Hamilton cursed the Dutchman during a live broadcast. The British driver did not hold back his feelings as he called Verstappen a “d*ckhead.” A video from this instance depicts an awkward Vettel who tried his best not to laugh. The German driver covered his mouth in a bid to hide his expression from the camera. Yet, it was obvious for the viewers to get a hint.

Thus, this incident that took place 5 years ago gave fans a hint of what was to come. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are one of the best drivers in F1 currently. As such, both drivers give in everything during a Grand Prix, leading to frustration and anger in such scenarios. Though, fans will remember this moment as one of the early clashes in this historic rivalry.

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