‘Uncle’ Lewis Hamilton Melts F1 Fans’ Hearts Over Latest Social Media Post

Lewis Hamilton spent his time away from social media for too long and the fans have since been longing to know what the Briton had been up to all these days. The fanfare began when Hamilton showed up unannounced with a morale-boosting caption, “I’m back!”

Fans went berserk, and of course, why wouldn’t they? Since the seven-time world champion bid a brief adieu to social media, a load of theories sprouted, including the ones that suggested 2021 could be Hamilton’s final F1 season. Toto Wolff added fuel to this perturbing speculation and so did the new FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

However, amidst the ever-growing fear, Hamilton’s brother, Nicolas Hamilton showed a glimmer of hope for the fans through his Twitch stream. The British Touring Car Championship driver streamed live from his brother’s house in Colorado during which he revealed that the Mercedes driver’s social media absence had nothing to do with F1.

Instead, it was the high level of toxicity that forced him to opt for the time off. Well, two months later, here’s Hamilton himself updating his activities during the winter break.

Fans react as Lewis Hamilton reveals heartwarming images

Turns out, ‘Uncle’ Lewis Hamilton had spent Christmas and New Year with his nephew and niece in the United States. Three heartwarming pictures featuring the trio followed by a fourth picture, something that the fans have already come across through the media.

The image of Hamilton and his mother outside the Windsor Castle following his knighthood ceremony. below the four pictures is an interesting caption. “What I’ve been up to since I’ve been away —” he wrote.

As the images showed up on social media, fans have pulled off amazing reactions to them; mostly pleasing comments with a tinge of hatred, which obviously isn’t shocking or unexpected! But, here are some of the positive comments that Hamilton received following his winter break update.

Overall, Hamilton is back and so are his fans! Hence, with another potentially exhilarating season in the offing, can the Briton get his redemption on Verstappen to secure his eighth world championship title? We’ll know in time!

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