Lewis Hamilton hosts a special dinner for the Formula One “class of 2025” ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix thriller.
Seventeen F1 drivers unite for the annual dinner organised by the seven-times world champion ahead of the final race of the season on Sunday, December 7, The Sun reported.
Hamilton, who has been hosting end-of-season celebration meals since 2022, once again brought the drivers of the season under one roof at The Galleria Al Maryah Island.
Taking to Instagram, the Ferrari driver shared the wholesome picture of the F1 2025 squad with a heartwarming message.
The 40-year-old wrote, “Class of 2025. We’re the only people in the world to do what we do, and for that we’re incredibly lucky. I’m grateful for this group of drivers I have the privilege of racing against, and even though we’re competitors, there’s nothing but respect, and I’m proud to call them friends. Hope to give you all a great last race of the season.”
Several other drivers also shared the picture on their social media with George Russell writing, “Yearly dinner with the boys.”
“Nice to regroup and spend some time off track,” Hamilton teammate Charles Leclerc penned.
Lando Norris wrote, "Traditions (no food was thrown during this dinner)."
Piastri's caption read, "In case you aren’t following the other 19."
However, fans noticed that three of the F1 stars, Nico Hulkenberg, Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso, were missing in the group photos.
Furthermore, this year’s Formula One champion will be decided at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend after a highly anticipated thrilling battle between the McLaren duo and Red Bull star Max Verstappen.
Norris is currently leading, 12 points ahead of Verstappen, while Piastri is just four points behind the Red Bull driver, making it a thrilling three-way battle.
