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10th February, 2024
Lewis Hamilton was laughing softly while watching the re-runs of Fresh Prince while Roscoe laid curled up beside him with his head in Lewis’s lap as the brit stroked his beloved bulldog’s head. The sudden lighting up of his phone distracted him and he picked it up wondering who had messaged him and was surprised to say the least.
Oscar Piastri: Hi Lewis! Need one small help
Confused, he open the chat with the Australian driver
Oscar Piastri
Oscar:
Hi Lewis! Need one small help
Lewis:
All okay Oscar? I am surprised to see this message from you
Oscar:
Yes, all good
Just need you to help me out with something
Lewis:
Okay?
Oscar:
Hypothetically, if someone wanted more home races on the calendar
Lewis:
Home Races?
Oscar:
Yes! I want to collect more Home races and I was thinking
If I have someone adopt me, I can get more home races!
Lewis:
Wait wait you want someone to adopt you to get more home races?
Oscar:
That’s exactly it
Lewis:
And who were you planning to ask for this?
Wait
You want me to adopt you for more home races?
Oscar:
I could claim UK as my home race, Maybe Brazil too as you are the honorary citizen. We just need to work on the technicalities.
Lewis:
Oscar I don’t think that’s how this works, you want to try the system through adoption?
Oscar:
It’s a strategic decision Lewis
Lewis:
Right…
Why me? You could literally ask anyone else?
Oscar:
Um..you are the 7 time champion? I will be introduced as Lewis Hamilton’s adopted son? It will be cooler? Plus I get 2 races with you
And I know you will be the cool and chill dad, who would guide me? We can share setup notes
Lewis:
We are definitely not sharing notes Oscar
Also don’t flatter me kid
And what do I get in return Oscar?
Oscar:
You will have Australia as your home race? As my adopted Dad?
I will be your chill and responsible kid, who just wants to thrive in the Silverstone crowd
Lewis:
Interesting Pitch. Also with an added bonus of a new home race.
You know what why not?
Let’s make some drama, I want to see how far you will take this
Oscar:
You won’t regret it, I will become your favorite
Lewis:
Oh no, Roscoe is my number one son kid. Let’s not go there now
Oscar:
Can’t believe I am losing to a dog
Lewis:
And that dog is your elder brother be nice
Oscar:
Sure ok dad
We need to make it official
Lewis:
Official? And how are you planning to do that?
Oscar:
You will see
Lewis:
I am regretting this already
*******
In few minutes Lewis realized he was tagged by Oscar on X.
@OscarPiastri
🚨 Important Life Update 🚨
After careful consideration (and absolutely no bribing involved whatsoever), I can confirm that I have been officially been adopted by @LewisHamilton
Benefits include:
- +1 home race at Silverstone GP (and maybe Brazil GP)
- Elite life advice
- Potential access to superior fashion sense
Paperwork pending with FIA.
— Oscar Piastri
@LewisHamilton
There was no bribery involved. Let’s get dinner later @OscarPiastri
@OscarPiastri Sure dad.
@LandoNorris
Wait what!!! Oscar message meeee
@Charles_Leclerc
How does this work? I want more home races too
@Formula1
We are currently reviewing the Sporting Regulations to determine whether ‘driver adoption’ impacts home race designation. Further clarification will be issued… eventually.
@SilverstoneUK
We are DELIGHTED to officially welcome our newest (possibly adopted) home driver, Oscar Piastri the adopted son of our beloved @LewisHamilton 💙
See you at Silverstone, Oscar 😉 Maybe we will become your favourite 🤗
@ausgrandprix no we are the favourites
@SilverstoneUK let’s see shall we 👀
@ausgrandprix
🚨 THIS JUST IN 🚨
If Lewis Hamilton adopts Oscar Piastri…
DOES THAT MAKE AUSTRALIA A HOME RACE FOR LEWIS TOO?!
We are prepared to:
- Play the British anthem and Australian anthem
- Call him an honorary local
- Put him on every billboard in Melbourne
Silverstone, we see your move… and we raise you one VERY LOUD Albert Park 😤 and maybe become Lewis’s favourite race 😏
#adoptedAussieDad #AusGP
— Australian Grand Prix
@SilverstoneUK absolutely not, we are Lewis’s favourite.
@ausgrandprix Let’s see shall we 👀
F1 2024 Grid
Participants: Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, George Russell, Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen and 16 others
Oscar Piastri:
So it’s officially legalized as it was announced on X announced. I am Lewis Hamilton’s adopted son
Lewis Hamilton:
X is not a legal system.
Lando Norris:
If Oscar is your son, then I’m also your son.
Lewis Hamilton:
How does that logic work?
Lando Norris:
Vibes
George Russell:
Well I am the one who is Lewis’s son, he gives me advice, mentors and takes care of me, its peak dad energy. He is my Mercedes dad and I am his ambitious son trying to prove myself.
Lewis Hamilton:
I did not consent to this
Charles Leclerc:
So… are we just picking parents now?
Lando Norris:
Charles, you already have Sebastian, Lewis is our dad
George Russell:
That’s right and we already have a hierarchy.
Lewis Hamilton:
A HIERARCHY?!
Oscar Piastri:
I’m the original calm adopted one.
Lando Norris:
I’m the funny lovable one
George Russell:
I’m clearly the responsible eldest one.
Lewis Hamilton:
While I agreed to adopt Oscar for causing some drama, I did not consent to any of you assigning yourselves specific roles
Lando Norris:
Dad don’t be like that
Lewis Hamilton:
I need to understand how I ended up with THREE children overnight.
Oscar Piastri:
It started with me asking about home races.
Lando Norris:
And now it’s a FAMILY REUNION 😌
Oscar Piastri:
Can we plan our family dinner later dad?
Lewis Hamilton:
…yes Oscar.
Oscar Piastri:
Thanks dad 😌
Lando Norris:
Thanks dad 😌
George Russell:
Thanks dad 😌
Max Verstappen:
Why is Hamilton collecting children like podiums?
Sergio Pérez:
Congrats on Fatherhood Lewis!
Fernando Alonso:
I have seen many strange things in F1. This is top 3.
Lewis Hamilton:
…thanks Checo
Charles Leclerc:
I tried to join the family. I was rejected.
Carlos Sainz:
Don’t you have Sebastian?
Charles Leclerc:
Yes, but more home races
George Russell:
We are not sharing custody of our dad
Oscar Piastri:
I formally request we fight for being Lewis’s favourite son and I know I am going to win this
Lando Norris:
No I am!
George Russell:
Excuse me, I am his favourite
Lewis Hamilton:
No fighting!
Daniel:
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever accidentally read
Yuki Tsunoda:
Wait I want dad too. Can I apply?
Esteban Ocon:
This is why I don’t open group chats
Pierre Gasly:
Same. I opened it once. I will not recover.
Valtteri Bottas:
I support this. I will be the cool uncle to them
Lewis Hamilton:
Val!?
Lewis Hamilton:
I am muting all of you permanently.
Lando Norris:
Dad didn’t say goodbye 😔
George Russell:
He’s just overwhelmed by fatherhood. Give him space.
The group chat went suspiciously quiet for all of three minutes. That alone should have worried Lewis. His phone buzzed again. He looked at it and his eyes widened as Lando and George had tagged him on X.
@LandoNorris
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Following recent developments, I can confirm that I too have been officially adopted by @LewisHamilton
Benefits include:
- Unlimited dad jokes (from me, not him)
- Emotional support during bad quali laps
- Access to Dad’s playlists (still waiting approval)
- Silverstone crowd cheering like I pay their rent
Proud to be part of the family ❤️
— Lando Norris
@GeorgeRussell63
Official Statement 📄
After careful evaluation of long-term career growth, mentorship alignment, and undeniable evidence of strong paternal guidance, I am pleased to confirm that I have also been adopted by @LewisHamilton for the 2024 season.
Key advantages:
- Continued access to world-class advice
- Strong leadership structure within the family unit
- Clear pathway to being the favourite son (pending performance reviews)
I look forward to this new chapter.
— George Russell
Lewis groaned as he saw the tweets put and saw the number of people commenting on it asking Lewis to adopt them as well. Lewis slowly lowered his phone, blinking.
“What is happening…?”
Roscoe lifted his head, as if equally confused. The group chat exploded again the second those posts went live. Lewis signed and opened the chat again
F1 2024 Grid
Lando Norris:
Just posted mine 😌
George Russell:
Mine as well. Kept it professional.
Oscar Piastri:
Of course you did.
Lewis Hamilton:
I just saw them. Explain yourselves.
Lando Norris:
Dad it’s called branding
George Russell:
It aligns with the narrative that has already been established.
Lewis Hamilton:
And what Narrative is this?
Oscar Piastri:
Family.
Lewis Hamilton:
This is not a family this is a PR crisis.
Max Verstappen:
You did this to yourself
Fernando Alonso:
This is evolving faster than expected.
Charles Leclerc:
So… are applications still closed?
Carlos Sainz:
Charles stop.
Yuki Tsunoda:
Lewis
Lewis Hamilton:
No.
Yuki Tsunoda:
You didn’t even let me finish
Lewis Hamilton:
I know where this is going.
Yuki Tsunoda:
You have racing sons
But you need fashion sons too
Guanyu Zhou:
I agree.
We would like to formally apply.
Lando Norris:
WHAT
George Russell:
Excuse me?
Oscar Piastri:
This is new.
Yuki Tsunoda:
We are your fashion kids
Guanyu Zhou:
It makes sense.
You are the standard.
Lewis blinked at his phone. Once. Twice. He typed. Stopped. Deleted it. Typed again.
Lewis Hamilton:
I’m afraid to ask but… what exactly does that mean?
Yuki Tsunoda:
We handle style.
Guanyu Zhou:
We represent the aesthetic branch of the family.
Yuki Tsunoda:
Race kids = chaos
Guanyu Zhou:
Fashion kids = class
Lando Norris:
RUDE
Oscar Piastri:
I am calm chaos, thank you.
George Russell:
I am neither chaotic nor unfashionable.
Max Verstappen:
This is the strangest thing I’ve ever read
Pierre Gasly:
I’m actually impressed.
Esteban Ocon:
They created departments.
Valtteri Bottas:
I support this structure.
I remain the cool uncle.
Lewis Hamilton:
There is no structure.
There are no departments.
There is no—
Yuki Tsunoda:
Dad please
Lewis Hamilton:
…
Guanyu Zhou:
We will attend family dinner well dressed.
Lando Norris:
WE WERE ALREADY GOING
George Russell:
There is a seating arrangement.
Oscar Piastri:
There is absolutely not a seating arrangement.
George Russell:
There is now.
Charles Leclerc:
If there is fashion involved I would also like reconsideration.
Carlos Sainz:
You’re unbelievable.
Fernando Alonso:
At this point, just adopt the whole grid.
Lewis put his phone down again. Very slowly. Roscoe looked up at him. Lewis sighed. “I have racing sons… and now fashion sons.” He thought looking at Roscoe who was looking unimpressed at him.
“What just happened?”
11th February, 2024
F1 Team Principals Group Chat
Participants: Toto Wolff, Christian Horner, Frédéric Vasseur, Zak Brown, and 7 others
Zak Brown:
Morning all 🙂 just a quick heads up — we’re preparing an access card for Lewis. McLaren orange suits him, I think.
Toto Wolff:
…what do you mean *access card*?
Zak Brown:
Relax Toto, just administrative efficiency. You never know when he might want to visit family.
Toto Wolff:
He *has* a team, Zak.
Christian Horner:
😂 “visit family” — I like that. First Ferrari stole him, now McLaren… who’s next? Williams preparing a bedroom?
Frédéric Vasseur:
Excuse me, I did not ‘steal’ anyone. Lewis made a perfectly rational, emotionally intelligent decision.
Toto Wolff:
Fred, you absolutely stole him.
Frédéric Vasseur:
I prefer the term ‘successful recruitment’.
Christian Horner:
Kidnapping with paperwork.
Toto Wolff:
This is not funny anymore.
Alessandro Brav:
While you are all discussing this, we would like to formally announce that Guanyu Zhou is now one of Lewis’s “fashion sons”.
Laurent Mekies:
Confirmed. Yuki Tsunoda has also joined as fashion son.
Toto Wolff:
I’m sorry — what?
Christian Horner:
Fashion sons 😭 this keeps getting better.
Zak Brown:
We’re diversifying the portfolio, Toto. Racing sons, fashion sons… very scalable model.
Toto Wolff:
THIS IS NOT A MODEL. THIS IS MY DRIVER.
Frédéric Vasseur:
Former driver.
Toto Wolff:
Fred.
Zak Brown:
Anyway Toto, if Lewis drops by, we’ll make sure he’s comfortable.
Toto Wolff:
He is not “dropping by.”
Christian Horner:
You sure? Sounds like he’s got dinner plans with half the grid.
Frédéric Vasseur:
He does. I checked.
Toto Wolff:
Wait what?!
Christian Horner:
Honestly Toto, at this rate even I might apply. Red Bull could use a “cool uncle.”
Toto Wolff:
Do not even joke about that.
I have to speak with Lewis.
Christian Horner:
Good luck, you might need to go through his kids first.
Zak Brown:
Or his fashion team.
Frédéric Vasseur:
Or Ferrari 😉
Toto Wolff:
I hate all of you.