As the 2025 Formula 1 season draws to a close, Ferrari teammates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have traded their SF-25 cockpits for a cozy holiday setting. In a new festive challenge that is quickly going viral among the Tifosi, the legendary duo was tasked with a high-stakes mission: ranking the top 10 iconic Christmas movies of all time. The catch? Both drivers had to reach a total consensus on the final order.
The twist in the challenge made it even more entertaining. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were not allowed to create separate rankings. Instead, they had to agree on a single, shared top 10 list, discussing and debating each movie until they reached a mutual decision. For two drivers known for strong opinions and competitive instincts, that alone made the exercise worth watching.
After some discussion, the duo agreed that Elf deserved the top spot. The modern Christmas comedy has become a festive classic, and both drivers clearly appreciated its humour and rewatch value. Close behind in second place came Trading Places, a slightly unconventional but much-loved holiday favourite, particularly popular with fans who enjoy a mix of comedy and sharp social satire.
Rounding out the podium was Home Alone 2, which edged out the original film later in the list. Its New York setting and over-the-top moments clearly resonated with both Hamilton and Leclerc, placing it ahead of several other iconic titles. Fourth place went to The Polar Express, a film often associated with a more nostalgic and emotional take on Christmas.
In the middle of the ranking, the drivers placed The Grinch in fifth and Die Hard in sixth. The inclusion of Die Hard once again reignites the long-running debate about whether it truly counts as a Christmas movie, but Hamilton and Leclerc seemed happy to embrace it as part of the festive conversation.
The lower half of the list featured The Holiday in seventh place, followed by the original Home Alone in eighth. While some fans might be surprised to see the 1990 classic ranked lower, it highlights how personal taste and nostalgia can differ even when it comes to universally loved films.
Ninth place was given to It’s a Wonderful Life, a timeless movie often associated with traditional Christmas values and emotional storytelling. Closing out the top 10 was Spirited, a more recent addition to the festive movie catalogue, showing that both drivers are open to modern interpretations of Christmas classics.
The final list reflects a balance between humour, nostalgia and modern entertainment, much like the personalities of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc themselves. Moments like this offer fans a welcome break from technical discussions and race analysis, reminding everyone that Formula 1 drivers also enjoy simple traditions during the holiday season.
You can watch the full video below to see how Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc negotiated each position and reacted to the final Christmas movie ranking.
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