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Rosberg Revisits Hamilton’s 'Nutcase' Jet-Ski Crash in Spa Rain Delay

The former world champion seized the weather hold to show how their once-bitter rivalry has transformed into mutual respect.

Hamilton Rosberg ‘Crazy’ Childhood Story
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Overview

  • Rosberg shared the tale live on Sky F1 during an 80-minute rain delay at Spa-Francorchamps.
  • He described how Hamilton launched off a ferry wake on a stand-up jet ski before crashing and splitting his chin.
  • The 2016 champion laughed as he labeled his former teammate a "complete nutcase" for the daredevil stunt.
  • Their bond, tested by a fierce Mercedes partnership from 2013 to 2016, has since been rebuilt.
  • Now Monaco neighbors, Rosberg also praised Hamilton’s climb from 18th on the grid to a seventh-place finish.