When an old friend drops by to say hello

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Sebastian Vettel is enjoying his family life away from Formula 1 after retiring from the sport at the end of last year, but on Friday the German made an unexpected visit to the Monaco paddock.

Vettel made it a point of visiting his former colleagues at Aston Martin, but as he was strolling down the pitlane he caught the attention of his fellow multiple world champion and former arch-rival Lewis Hamilton.

In a heartwarming moment filled with a mix of nostalgia and admiration, the pair shared a warm hug that reminded them of their once fierce battles but also how their years of competition left behind a deep bond forged through their shared passion for racing.