WATCH: Mercedes driver George Russell's secret meeting with Tennis No1 Jannik Sinner

Mercedes driver George Russell and Tennis No. 1 Jannik Sinner had a secret meeting at a cafe in Monaco where they both wore the same white Adidas hoodie. The two tall men are preparing for their next season in tennis and Formula 1. Jannik Sinner, the world’s No. 1 ATP player, will start his tennis season in Australia at the Australian Open Grand Slam Tournament. George Russell will lead the Mercedes team this year. The season opener is the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne in March 2025.

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Tennis meets F1

The two sports personalities met and talked for some time in Monaco, the capital country of celebrities. The world’s elites live a high life in Monaco, as the country is tax-free and people can take their hard-earned money and live a luxurious life in Monte Carlo. The Mercedes driver had a 2024 season full of ups and downs, but in the final few races, he became the fastest driver in his team, beating the 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. With his idol moving to Ferrari, Russell will guide his young teammate Kimi Antonelli in Formula 1.

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Sinner, on the other hand, had the most successful year of his life. He started 2024 on a high by winning the Australian Open Grand Slam and ended the season by clinching the US Open Grand Slam, defeating Taylor Fritz. Though he was caught in a doping controversy, it didn't affect his mental fitness as he continued his good run and finished the year as the No. 1 tennis player.

The two big celebrities could have spoken about their career goals for this year. After seeing them together, many fans surrounded them and even took selfies and got autographs. We can't wait for the tennis and Formula 1 seasons to start, as this year will be very important for both of them as they have grown so much in their careers in the last few years. Sinner will be looking to hold his number 1 position in tennis, while George Russell will be thinking of beating Max Verstappen and his other rivals to become the 2025 F1 world champion.

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