Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton take on Bitdefender challenge to spot real and fake videos. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton feature in a new Bitdefender challenge.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have taken part in a new Bitdefender video challenge, with the two Ferrari drivers asked to identify which clips of themselves were real and which had been digitally altered. The concept places both drivers in a light-hearted but highly relevant test, as they are shown two videos: one authentic and one fake.

The challenge is built around a simple idea, but one that connects directly with a major issue in the modern digital world. With artificial intelligence tools making manipulated content more convincing than ever, even public figures can find it difficult to immediately separate real footage from fake videos. For Formula 1 drivers, who are constantly followed, filmed and shared across social media, that problem has become increasingly important.

In the new Bitdefender challenge, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are put in the unusual position of having to judge footage featuring themselves. Instead of reacting to on-track performance, race strategy or Ferrari’s technical development, the two drivers are asked to focus on small visual details, gestures, expressions and inconsistencies that might reveal whether a clip is genuine or artificially created.

The format adds an entertaining twist to the partnership while also highlighting the growing importance of digital awareness. For fans, it offers a different type of content featuring Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, away from the usual pressure of a Grand Prix weekend. At the same time, it underlines how difficult it can be to trust everything seen online, especially when fake videos can look increasingly realistic.

The presence of both Ferrari drivers makes the challenge particularly engaging for supporters of the Scuderia. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are among the most followed personalities in Formula 1, and their images are constantly used across social platforms, fan edits and viral clips. That visibility makes them ideal figures for a campaign focused on online authenticity and the risks linked to manipulated media.

Beyond the fun of seeing whether they can correctly spot the fake video, the challenge also reflects a wider reality in modern Formula 1. Drivers are no longer judged only by what they do on track. Their public image is shaped every day by videos, posts, reactions and online narratives, many of which can spread rapidly before being properly verified.

For Bitdefender, the video challenge offers a direct and accessible way to communicate the importance of recognising digital threats and misinformation. For Ferrari fans, it is also another chance to see Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton together in a more relaxed setting, showing their reactions as they try to work out what is real and what is fake.

As AI-generated and manipulated content becomes more common, the message behind the challenge is clear: even when something appears convincing at first glance, it is worth looking twice. And if Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton themselves can be tested by fake videos featuring their own faces, the same warning applies to every fan scrolling through social media.