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Lewis Hamilton soaks Vladimir Putin with Champagne

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has caused a Twitter stir after accidentally soaking the Russian president Vladimir Putin with Champagne as he celebrated winning the Sochi Grand Prix.

Champagne spray is clearly visible on Vladimir Putin’s suit jacket (Photo: screenshot)

Race viewers were quick to turn to Twitter to taunt Hamilton for his podium gaffe against the Russian premier and former KGB officer, one tweeter writing: “Nice knowing you, Lewis.”

One tweeter predicted Hamilton’s home town of Stevenage could now become the target for Russian air strikes:  

Putin has come under strong criticism from western governments in the past week for launching air strikes in Syria in support of Bashar al-Assad’s unstable regime.

This did not stop the Mercedes driver from warmly accepting the congratulations of the Russian premier – or from spraying his winner’s magnum of Mumm bubbly all over Putin’s back while on the podium.

Several people tweeted their concerns for Hamilton’s personal safety:

Hamilton has gained a dubious reputation for his celebration antics. Earlier this year he came under criticism for spraying a ‘grid girl’ in the face with champagne after winning the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

While Hamilton was unavailable for comment following the incident, there are no reports that he has suffered any harm.

2 responses to “Lewis Hamilton soaks Vladimir Putin with Champagne”

  1. christina says:

    we are all equal. including putin. its just champagne…..he loved it. sometimes white predujice comes in many forms than one….here people who are commenting are afraid to go to the point which is they don’t like Hamilton the person. sad. tell me if it was kvyat would u reaction this way. sad world.

  2. christina says:

    its wonderful to see someone who sees everyone as equal. because we all are. putin was happy so did lewis. so you people in here have issues with who? lewis or putin..or the champagne?..prejudice is too much. if it was kvyat would u say the same?nowadays this things are too much…people critisise even kids…lost humanity. change…make this world a better place. Russian grand prix is the only one you don’t see diversity. just stuck up Europeans complaining about everything. aaaarrrgggh!

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