WATCH: Throwback to Neymar supporting Lewis Hamilton at Monaco Grand Prix

Neymar Jr., a football star showed his support for Red Bull and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton at the Monaco Grand Prix. Neymar disclosed that he supports Red Bull Racing and has a great deal of affection for the F1 legand. Neymar Jr. was photographed with Spider-Man star Tom Holland at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, one day after his team won Ligue 1 after a tie with Strasbourg. 

Many celebs attends Monte Carlo and Neymar was one of them. While expressing his support for Mercedes' opponents, Red Bull Racing, Neymar also stated that he is cheering for his friend Lewis Hamilton. "I love F1 and above all I love [Lewis] Hamilton, who is a great friend of mine. I will support Red Bull and root for my friend."

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Neymar: “I like it but I don’t follow it that much, I only follow Lewis Hamilton because he’s my friend” 🥹 pic.twitter.com/JmXDULjmWK

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Neymar and Lewis Hamilton hug🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/rxNsrPw93P

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However, the Monaco GP started for Lewis Hamilton in the fifth spot but he ended the race in the P4 position. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen won and took the lead in the championship race. Since then Neymar and Lewis Hamilton have been close friends and he is often spotted with Lewis Hamilton during race days. One such incident took place during Spanish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was seen having funny interactions with Neymar. Later, he visited Mercedes garage where Lewis Hamilton offered him to sit inside his F1 car.  

Close friendship between Neymar and Lewis Hamilton 

Lewis Hamilton and Neymar came across each other during Copa America 2016. During that time Hailton was three times world champions and Neymar’s Brazil failed to qualify for knock-out stage. Since then there is a lot of friendship grown between the two of them. Since then, both are seen a few times spending time together.

Currently, both Neymar and Lewis Hamilton are on a new journey. Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton has joined Ferrari ahead of the 2025 F1 season and Neymar is back in Brazil after mutually terminating contract with Al Hilal. Neymar is back with his childhood club Santos. On the 19^th of Feb, Ferrari will reveal the F1 car along with Lewis Hamilton doing a test drive. Neymar's first game with Santos will be again Botafogo de Ribeirao Preto.