Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have provided Ferrari supporters with another entertaining glimpse of their relationship away from the racetrack, as the Italian team released fresh behind-the-scenes footage of their chaotic social media takeover during the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix weekend. The video reveals how the two drivers used their brief opportunity to control Ferrari’s official accounts, from an unusual profile picture to live broadcasts and unexpected interruptions around the paddock.
The pair were given a 20-minute window to do whatever they wanted with the team’s social media channels. What followed was a collection of spontaneous moments that departed considerably from Ferrari’s usual carefully managed online communications, with Charles Leclerc quickly taking charge when Lewis Hamilton admitted that his social media skills were rather rusty.
Charles Leclerc takes charge as Lewis Hamilton admits social media difficulties
The takeover began with an amusing admission from Lewis Hamilton, who explained that he had gone so long without personally publishing content that he was no longer entirely sure how to use the application.
His lack of recent experience gave Charles Leclerc the perfect opportunity to take control. The Monegasque immediately began directing his teammate, instructing the seven-time Formula 1 world champion to pose for an extreme close-up selfie that would become Ferrari’s new profile picture.
It was an entertaining start to the experiment, with the two drivers temporarily exchanging their usual responsibilities for the challenge of managing the Scuderia’s online presence.
The new behind-the-scenes footage provides a closer look at the activities that featured in Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s original Ferrari Singapore social media takeover, which gave supporters an unusually informal opportunity to interact with the team’s Formula 1 drivers.
Ferrari’s Singapore takeover includes scooter rides and interrupted meetings
The change of profile picture was only one part of the activity. Lewis Hamilton also provided a short tour of Ferrari’s hospitality unit, taking followers around the team’s facilities during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc decided to ride his teammate’s scooter, adding another light-hearted moment to the footage.
The two drivers also separately interrupted meetings, bringing their temporary social media duties into areas of the team’s normal paddock operations. Both subsequently appeared in live broadcasts, while other posts added to the unusual activity taking place across Ferrari’s official accounts.
For supporters accustomed to seeing the pair discussing race preparation, car performance and Grand Prix results, the takeover offered a different perspective on their partnership. The focus was entirely on their personalities and interactions rather than the competitive challenges facing the Scuderia.
The experiment also attracted attention beyond Ferrari’s own channels, with Red Bull and Ryanair joining the social media reactions during the Singapore weekend.
Ferrari issues amusing statement after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc take over
Ferrari subsequently added to the entertainment by publishing a deliberately humorous unofficial statement about the incident.
The team jokingly announced that two people within its organisation had gained unauthorised control of its social media accounts for the previous two hours. It described their activity as involving questionable editorial decisions, including the alteration of Ferrari’s profile picture and the publication of material that had not passed through the usual approval procedures.
The statement continued the playful treatment of the situation by explaining that both individuals had been identified, their activities had been contained and control of the accounts had been restored.
Rather than treating the takeover as an actual security incident, Ferrari’s response was clearly intended as a continuation of the joke. By describing its own drivers as the people responsible for the unexpected posts, the Scuderia brought the unusual social media experiment to an entertaining conclusion.
Fans enjoy Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s growing Ferrari partnership
The behind-the-scenes footage also prompted an enthusiastic reaction from supporters who enjoyed seeing the two drivers together in a less formal environment.
One fan expressed particular appreciation for their chemistry, explaining that they had initially expected the popular partnership between Charles Leclerc and former Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz to be difficult to replace, both on social media and at the circuit. However, the supporter felt that the current pairing had proved those concerns unnecessary.
The comparison reflected the affection many Ferrari followers developed for the previous driver partnership, while also highlighting the appeal of the interactions between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
For the Scuderia, the episode provided a lighter moment during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend. With selfie experiments, hospitality tours, scooter rides, interrupted meetings and an exaggerated official response, the takeover offered a distinctive look at two of Formula 1’s most recognisable drivers away from their normal racing duties.
Supporters can follow further developments involving the pair through the dedicated Ferrari Formula 1 drivers news section, covering the latest activities of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
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