Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time F1 world champion, found himself in an embarrassing incident at Silverstone that left a certain A-list celebrity red-faced. Comedian Jack Whitehall accidentally bumped into Hamilton on the grid just before the British Grand Prix, causing a moment of awkwardness.
Whitehall, a frequent guest in the F1 paddock in 2025, had been hosting F1 events and poking fun at the sport’s stars, including Williams team principal James Vowles. This time, however, his attention inadvertently turned to Hamilton, leading to the unexpected encounter.
Despite the mishap, Hamilton remained composed, steadying Whitehall before swiftly moving on to his pre-race duties. The Ferrari driver seemed unfazed by the incident, prioritizing making it to the grid on time for the national anthem to avoid any penalties.
On the racing front, Hamilton’s performance at Silverstone was commendable but fell short of a podium finish. Despite showing promise throughout the weekend and out-qualifying his teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton had to settle for fourth place in the British GP. He expressed his struggles with the SF-25 in wet conditions, highlighting areas for improvement to his team for future races.
The incident with Whitehall added a touch of drama to Hamilton’s race weekend, but the focus remains on his continued efforts to secure victories with Ferrari and overcome challenges on the track.