The incredible rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen definitely took center stage. Many will say it was one of the most fierce in the sport’s history. However, Hamilton has been driving in the premier class for 15 years now. In his time with F1, Hamilton has come across many such rivals, few of them as his teammates.

We won’t even have to go too far in the past to talk about one of Hamilton’s most fierce rival, Nico Rosberg. Rosberg got the last laugh against Hamilton by winning the 2016 championship. Although before winning his maiden championship, Rosberg had to taste bitter defeat in back-to-back seasons.

In 2015, Rosberg wanted to do one better than the previous season’s runner-up finish behind teammate Hamilton. However, in the end, Hamilton won his third world championship, and Rosberg finished runner-up again.

The 2015 US GP was especially painful for Rosberg. Hamilton clinched his world championship in the race. After the race when Hamilton tossed Rosberg his 2nd finish cap in the cool-down room, Rosberg’s instant reaction of tossing the cap back became an internet sensation.

Rosberg Responds to 2015 US GP Cap Throw Towards Lewis Hamilton

The “capgate” has since become one of the most talked about and laughed-at moments among the fans and the F1 fraternity. However, if the capgate was slowly fading out of everyone’s memories, Formula 1’s official Instagram page made sure it was a conversation again.

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s capgate rekindled by Formula 1

Ahead of the US GP, the official Formula 1 Instagram account posted a throwback video from 2015. The video showcased how Hamilton pushed Rosberg off track into turn 1 and later won the race, making him a three-time world champion. The video, however, at the end finishes with the exact video of the capgate incident.

Rosberg even replied to the comment on the video.

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The comment read, “Hamilton pushing off his rival at COTA T1, what a classic.” To this comment, Rosberg simply replied, “@sebarbolito 🤬”

Rosberg’s reply did not go unnoticed and fans flooded the post with hilarious comments.

“The provided us with one of the best cool down room moments. 😂 Nico was livid.”

“I just love the moment when Nico throws the podium cap back at Lewis”

“Nico throwing the cap back at Lewis >>>>”

“nahhhh ain’t no way you still angry, it was 7 years ago”

“@nicorosberg💀💀💀💀💀💀💀”

“bro still crying 😂”

“don’t be stingy mate”

“still crying 7 years later 😂”

“Thought it was a @lewishamilton appreciation post, till I saw the hate in the comments 😂 Rent-free!”

“Nico just left the comment section.”

The comment, coupled with Rosberg’s reply, makes for a hilarious combination that the fans on Twitter picked up as well.

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It’s hilarious to see there are still some sour memories surrounding the incident and Rosberg is not holding his feelings back.