Breaking:Hamilton Involved in Embarrassing Saudi Grand Prix Blunder…read more
Breaking:Hamilton Involved in Embarrassing Saudi Grand Prix Blunder…read more
In a rather awkward case of outdated information meeting international spotlight, the promoters of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have found themselves at the center of a cringe-worthy blunder involving none other than seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
As Formula 1 fans will know all too well, Hamilton’s sensational switch from Mercedes to Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season was one of the most talked-about moments of the winter break. It dominated headlines, swamped social media, and sent shockwaves through the motorsport world. But apparently, that news didn’t quite make it to the design team working on Saudi GP promotional material.
An eagle-eyed Belgian journalist, Gaetan Vigneron, spotted the mistake and shared it on X (formerly Twitter): a large promotional poster for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix featuring a photo of Hamilton proudly donning his Mercedes race suit. That’s right Mercedes. Not Ferrari red, but the familiar black and teal of a team he no longer races for.
The gaffe, while amusing to fans, is undoubtedly a tad embarrassing for the organizers, especially considering that four races into the current season, Hamilton has been seen driving the scarlet red Ferrari, not the Silver Arrows.
Speculation as to how such a blunder occurred has ranged from the plausible to the hilarious. Some suggest the promotional materials may have been created before Hamilton’s transfer was announced—a fair assumption, if a little careless. Others suspect someone on the design team might be a hardcore Mercedes-Hamilton loyalist, unwilling to accept the new reality. Or maybe the most likely scenario: they simply re-used last year’s assets without updating them properly.
Whatever the cause, it’s a blip the Saudi GP organizers would probably prefer to forget. As for Hamilton, he hasn’t commented on the mishap, but fans have already had a field day with memes and jokes online.
One thing’s for sure: in a sport where image, branding, and precision matter, a mistake like this is about as noticeable as a Ferrari in a sea of silver.
