During a casual chat with Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton shared a hilarious story about witnessing childbirth—and how the screaming almost made him faint.

The moment, revealed in Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8, shows a side of F1 drivers fans rarely see:
off-track, relaxed, and laughing together.

A Funny Moment Captured by Drive to Survive

A lighthearted behind-the-scenes moment featuring Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc has become one of the funniest highlights from Season 8 of Netflix’s Drive to Survive.

The scene was filmed during the F1 75 Live Show, held at The O2 Arena in London ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

After the winter break, the three drivers were seen catching up backstage. Hamilton asked Verstappen whether he was nervous about becoming a father, referring to the Dutch driver expecting a child with his partner Kelly Piquet.

Their daughter Lily Verstappen would later be born in May 2025.

That question triggered Hamilton to share a hilarious personal story.

“I Nearly Passed Out”

Hamilton admitted that even hearing childbirth from outside the room was too much for him.

“I was dating a girl and her sister was having a kid, and I was outside the operating room. I could hear them screaming… I nearly passed out—and it wasn’t even my kid!” Hamilton joked.

The story left the drivers laughing, offering fans a rare glimpse of Formula 1 stars joking like ordinary friends rather than intense competitors.

Moments like this are part of what makes Drive to Survive so popular—it reveals the personalities behind the helmets.

Awkward Crowd Reaction at the F1 75 Event

The same episode also showed a tense moment from the event.

When former Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner walked onto the stage, parts of the crowd began booing.

Backstage reactions quickly followed:

• Hamilton grimaced awkwardly

• Verstappen appeared unfazed

• Red Bull driver Liam Lawson joked they might get booed too

Verstappen bluntly responded that he “doesn’t give a f”** if the crowd reacts that way.

Can Hamilton Return to the Top in 2026?

Despite the humorous moments, the upcoming season could be a serious one for Hamilton.

Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris recently suggested that Hamilton could return to championship-winning form.

Speaking during his Victory Lap event in London, Norris praised the Ferrari driver’s experience:

“He has more experience than anyone. He didn’t win seven world championships by accident… He’s easily got what it takes.”

Hamilton begins a new chapter with Scuderia Ferrari, and early signs from preseason testing in Bahrain look promising.

His teammate Charles Leclerc even set the fastest lap across both preseason tests.

With the Australian Grand Prix opening the Formula One 2026 season on March 8, fans are eager to see whether Hamilton can fight for another title.

A Rare Look Behind the Helmet

While Formula 1 is known for intense rivalries and high-pressure competition, moments like Hamilton’s childbirth story remind fans that the drivers are still human.

Even world champions can panic at the sound of a delivery room.

And sometimes, the best moments in racing happen off the track. 🏁