#Formula1 Damon Hill reacts to Lewis Hamilton’s hair-raising moment during the F1 Monaco GP FP1.

By | May 24, 2025

During the first practice session (FP1) of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton had a heart-stopping moment that sent shockwaves through the paddock. Navigating the unforgiving streets of Monte Carlo, Hamilton came perilously close to the barriers after a near-loss of control at the notorious Swimming Pool chicane.

Former world champion Damon Hill, now a respected F1 pundit, quickly reacted to the incident during live coverage. “That was incredibly close,” Hill remarked. “It just goes to show how fine the margins are in Monaco. One slight misjudgment and it’s game over.”

Hamilton, pushing his Mercedes to the limit in pursuit of precious data, brushed the edge of control while attempting to maximize performance in the tight and technical circuit. His lightning reflexes saved the car from what could have been a costly crash, but the moment highlighted just how treacherous Monaco can be—even for the most experienced drivers.

Hill continued, “Lewis is no stranger to Monaco’s challenges, but even for someone of his caliber, moments like that remind you of how brutal this track is. It bites hard if you’re not perfect.”

Hamilton’s moment added excitement to an already tense FP1, where teams are striving to find the ideal balance between downforce and agility. With limited overtaking opportunities in Sunday’s race, qualifying performance is crucial, and FP1 is the first step in setting the tone.

Fans and analysts alike praised Hamilton’s skill in saving the car, while also acknowledging the razor-thin margins in modern F1. Damon Hill summed it up best: “That’s why we watch—it’s a tightrope walk at 200 miles per hour.”

As the weekend progresses, all eyes will be on Hamilton to see whether he can channel that intensity into a strong qualifying and race performance.

 

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