Surfing is a sport that comes with a lot of thrills but is also dangerous. Kelly Slater, who is considered as the greatest of all time in surfing, has almost had no rivals in his game. With 11 World Surf League (WSL) titles and 55 event titles, no one comes near his record. Slater, who is currently 50 years old, still has no competition for his surfing skills.

Surfing and Formula One are both thrilling sports, but they are also extremely dangerous. Although Kelly Slater and Lewis Hamilton share similarities by competing in two different extreme sports, they are also good friends.

Kelly Slater and Lewis Hamilton come together

An old Twitter picture shows Kelly Slater, Lewis Hamilton, Kai Lenny, Molly Payne, and others together.

Slater and Hamilton are good friends, as Hamilton also shares an interest in the sport of surfing. Outside of racing, Hamilton’s one of favorite sport is surfing, which he did reveal on his Instagram account.

Trending

Max Verstappen “On Ice” as Return to China Goes Badly for Christian Horner and Co

April 19, 2024 10:58 AM EDT

Daniel Ricciardo To Be Replaced by Liam Lawson After Miami, F1 Pundit Dishes Out Harsh Verdict After Australian’s “Amateur Mistake”

April 17, 2024 11:14 AM EDT

Adrian Newey Hits Out at Climate Activist Lewis Hamilton’s Fuel Protest, Desperate to See V10 Engines Again

April 15, 2024 12:35 PM EDT

Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department Sends F1 Fans Into a Frenzy: “Its a Fernando Reference”

April 19, 2024 09:43 AM EDT

Who are Zhou Guanyu’s Parents? Everything We Know About The Chinese Driver’s Family

April 16, 2024 02:07 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Hamilton also describes how he loves to just be in the waves of the ocean. It just frees his mind from all the stress he has. Whenever Hamilton needs a break, he just goes surfing.

“He Changed My Life”- Lewis Hamilton Once Paid a Heartfelt Tribute to US Legend Kelly Slater

Despite their parallels in the sport, they both stand at the top of their leagues. Hamilton was once very thankful to Slater for a certain reason.

A legend admiring legend Kelly Slater

Lewis Hamilton once paid tribute via Twitter to surfing legend Kelly Slater. He admired his dedication and contribution to the sport of surfing.

“Kelly probably doesn’t know this but he changed my life for the better. I want you all to know how great of a human being this man is. I am forever grateful for the time you have given me, for the insight and your passion for the waves. Thank you @kellyslater.”

For Hamilton, Slater has been a living inspiration. The seven-time Formula One champion is fond of Slater’s surfing career. He has also motivated Hamilton in a lot of ways in his F1 career. It’s a rare sight to see two athletes who are at the top of their respective fields recognizing and appreciating each other.

WATCH THIS STORY – Kelly Slater’s IG Following Shows He Still Follows Supermodel Ex-Girlfriend Gisele Bundchen As Well as Former Hubby Tom Brady 

Don’t you think the friendship between Lewis Hamilton and Kelly Slater is really special? Let us know in the comment section.