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Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton was reportedly left feeling “unhappy” after a now-infamous flight with former Mercedes teammate George Russell. The incident, though light-hearted in nature, has drawn attention due to the amusing way in which it unfolded and the glimpse it offers into the off-track dynamics between two top-tier drivers.
Hamilton and Russell shared the Mercedes garage from 2022 to 2024, a period marked by resilience and determination as the team worked to reclaim its dominance amid Red Bull’s commanding presence in the sport. Despite the fierce competition, the duo collectively secured five victories during their partnership. However, that chapter came to a close at the end of the 2024 season when Hamilton made a historic move to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 campaign, marking a significant transition in his illustrious career.
Before their time as teammates, Russell’s path to Formula 1 was closely aligned with Mercedes. The young Brit joined the Mercedes junior program in 2017 and later debuted in F1 with Williams, a customer team to Mercedes. His rise was closely watched by the motorsport world and particularly by those within the Mercedes organization.
In a recent video released on Formula 1’s official YouTube channel, Russell shared some nostalgic memories while reflecting on the moment he learned he had made it into Formula 1. According to Russell, it all began on a Sunday morning in Sochi in 2018. “I remember exactly the day when I found out I made it to Formula 1,” he recalled. “The Mercedes manager called me and said, ‘Claire Williams wants to speak with you — I think it’s good news.’”
This marked the beginning of an unforgettable day for Russell. After receiving the life-changing news that he would be making his F1 debut with Williams, he boarded a flight home later that evening alongside Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff and none other than Lewis Hamilton. It was on that very flight where the now-infamous hummus incident occurred.
Russell humorously recounted the faux pas during the interview, saying, “I actually flew home with Toto and Lewis that night. I double-dipped the hummus, which Lewis wasn’t very happy about. That was quite a funny story from the flight.” The younger Brit continued with a laugh, “He was like, ‘Man, what are you doing?’ I hadn’t even heard of double-dipping by that point!”
Although the interaction was clearly meant in jest, Hamilton’s reaction has been widely interpreted as a mix of amusement and slight irritation, especially for someone as meticulous and health-conscious as the Ferrari-bound star. Fans quickly picked up on the light-hearted nature of the story, with many finding it endearing and a rare glimpse into the human side of F1 drivers — often seen as high-performance athletes who rarely let their guard down in public.
The story has since circulated widely among F1 fans, generating laughs and comments across social media platforms. While there’s no lingering tension between the two British drivers, the tale of the double-dipped hummus has added a quirky footnote to their time together in Formula 1. It showcases how even in a high-stakes sport like F1, moments of levity and awkward humor still have their place.
With Hamilton now at Ferrari and Russell continuing to spearhead Mercedes’ efforts, the two will face off as rivals on the track throughout the 2025 season. But if nothing else, fans can be assured that there’s at least one snack Hamilton would prefer not to share with his former teammate ever again.
