Nothing can come close to the banter between two old friends no matter what stage of life they’re in, and F1 drivers aren’t an exception. For example, Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel. The two are at completely different spectrums of their careers, however, both have a strong relationship. These two are just one example of many such relationships in the F1 ecosystem. We witnessed something similar during this year’s build-up to the Race of Champions (ROC).
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For the unaware, ROC is an international motorsport event. It is the only competition that features F1, World Rally Championship, IndyCar, NASCAR, Sportscars, and touring car drivers going head-to-head.
Former McLaren teammates David Coulthard and Mika Hakkinen both racing in the competition traveled to Sweden for this year’s edition. The two were at McLaren for six years from 1996 to 2001, and they created an unbreakable bond. This is why a video shared by the ROC Twitter page is comedic gold.
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David Coulthard(GBR) Mclaren MP4-16 gives Mika Hakkinen(FIN) McLaren Mercedes MP4-16 a lift back.
Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 29 April 2001. BEST IMAGE
The duo had the fans in splits with their unfiltered banter in said video. Hakkinen, as soon as he got out of the car, said, “Hello good evening. Where is the sunshine?”
Later in the video when the Finn was talking about his experience last year, Coulthard interrupted his former teammate and pulled his leg. He said, “Is he still f**king talking? He talks and he talks. It’s a clip. They want 30 seconds, not your life story.”
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The two were part of McLaren’s golden generation. Despite being fierce competitors, the two have maintained a healthy relationship and Twitter is loving it.
F1 fans react to the comedic duo of David Coulthard and Mika Hakkinen
The fans absolutely loved the video showcasing the two being absolutely chaotic around each other. The fans are loving this reunion of the “Dream team”.
Absolute dream team 😭
You can't take these two anywhere... 😂 Iconic @McLarenF1 duo @therealdcf1 and @F1MikaHakkinen arrived in style last night. #ROCSweden #F1
The dream team. 😍 #WestMcLarenMercedes @McLarenF1
You can't take these two anywhere... 😂 Iconic @McLarenF1 duo @therealdcf1 and @F1MikaHakkinen arrived in style last night. #ROCSweden #F1
The dream team is also being pipped to start their own comedy show by the fans.
When will they start a comedy show?
Give these two their own show 🧡👀😅
I love them 😍🥺
THIS IS GOLD 😭😭😭
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David let the man talk!
I absolutely have to admit it watching @therealdcf1 and @F1MikaHakkinen enjoying each others company and the rapport… thank you!
The fans are absolutely loving this reunion and we can’t blame them. The former drivers were absolutely hilarious by just being themselves and we are sure they will treat us to some nice racing as well on the 28th and 29th of January.