Lewis Hamilton reveals F1 rival Sebastian Vettel is supporting his Ferrari career

Vettel, Hamilton, socials — Photo: © IMAGO

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton reveals Sebastian Vettel is supporting his Ferrari career

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel remain close

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Monday 27 October 2025 11:13

Lewis Hamilton has delved into his relationship with fellow F1 champion Sebastian Vettel in a recent interview.

Hamilton and Vettel dominated the 2010s in F1, claiming nine titles between them over those 10 years and have won 11 championships combined.

The pair even fought for the title on occasion, with the then Mercedes and Ferrari drivers coming-up against each other in 2017 and 2018, although it would be Hamilton who emerged on top in both seasons.

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Throughout their rivalry there were plenty of controversial moments, including the infamous 'He brake tested me’ quote from the 2017 Azerbaijan GP, where Vettel banged the wheel of Hamilton’s car after he believed the champion brake-tested him.

In 2022, Vettel addressed the incident with Hamilton in a press conference and apologised for his actions, where the pair revealed their ‘friendship' had 'got better’.

Hamilton shares love for Vettel

Speaking to ESPN ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix, Hamilton was asked about his friendship with Vettel and the champion revealed that the German has stayed in touch throughout his Ferrari career.

"I have an amazing relationship with Sebastian. For me, out of all the drivers that I've come across in my career, he for me is the most all-around driver,” Hamilton said.

“And when I talk about an all-around driver, I mean as a human being. Someone that has empathy. Someone that understands. That's super, super competitive. But [can] put that aside.

“He understands people. He understands that there's a much bigger picture than just us. And there's no 'me, me, me' with him. It's about bringing people together. And I love that he's utilising his platform.

“He stood by me through quite an intense time. And he's doing great things today. And he's got a beautiful family. And we stay in touch. And he supports me through my weekends. He sends me texts. And yeah, I'm forever grateful for the relationship."

Vettel and Hamilton remain two of the most vocal voices in F1 concerning social justice issues, with the four-time champion joining the Brit and taking the knee before races as part of the ‘We Race as One’ initiative.