Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc hijacked a boom microphone and cracked a joke at Lewis Hamilton during a media session ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Prank on the Media Deck
While Hamilton was signing team caps and answering reporters, Leclerc seized a large boom mic, swinging it over the doorway and over Hamilton’s head.
Hamilton, unaware of the culprit, illuminated frustration before quickly swinging the mic away, only for Leclerc to emerge and tease him about exposing one of his favorite pizza toppings on camera.
Fan Reactions and Social Buzz
Commentators on Reddit noted the moment: “Lewis looked angry at first lol… now I know how he looked last year under the helmet.” One user added, “He thought it was the Netflix crew and began laughing once he recognised Charles.” Another observed that the incident could spark “pizza‑based conspiracy theories” among fans.
The reaction was swift; screenshots of angry yet amused replies proliferated across the internet, with one fan humorously suggesting that the prank could solidify its place in F1 lore.
Social‑Media Performance
Ferrari’s clip already topped 930,000 views and 13,000 likes on X, while Instagram amassed over 10.8 million impressions and 520,000 likes, cementing the episode as a viral highlight for the team.
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