Ferrari has released behind‑the‑scene footage of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc hijacking the team’s social media for 20 minutes during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend – a rare Ferrari social media takeover that aired on YouTube before the race.
The Hijack
Hamilton, who admitted he had not posted for months, confessed that he “doesn’t even know how to use the app.” Leclerc seized control almost immediately, instructing the seven‑time champion to snap an extreme close‑up selfie that replaced the official profile picture.
While the pair navigated the Maranello hospitality suite, they posted a quick tour of the venues, a clip of Leclerc riding Hamilton’s scooter, and disrupted meetings from their own feeds. Both drivers went live at different times, adding live commentary, behind‑the‑scenes, and spontaneous moments that filled the contracted window.
Official Response
Ferrari’s sponsors panel issued a tongue‑in‑cheek “unofficial statement” declaring, “Scuderia Ferrari HP confirms that, over the past two hours, two individuals within the organisation gained unauthorised control of our social media channels.” The team added that “highly questionable editorial decisions were made,” including profile changes and content that bypassed normal approval. Ferrari confirmed the suspects had been identified and full account control was restored.
Fan Reaction
The stunt has accumulated more than 40,000 views. Commentators called for more content, exclaiming, “WE NEED MORE CONTENT LIKE THISS,” while others urged, “We needed every month please.” One user praised the duo’s chemistry, noting, “I love you two together, I thought it was going to be hard to replace the Charlie/Chilli combo on both socials and the track but I was wrong.”
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