Overview
- During media activities in Singapore on Thursday, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton gained temporary control of Scuderia Ferrari’s official social accounts and posted selfies, reels and behind‑the‑scenes videos.
- The takeover lasted roughly two hours before the team's social‑media staff restored full control and returned the prancing horse profile image.
- Ferrari issued a tongue‑in‑cheek, 'unofficial' statement saying two individuals had gained unauthorised access, that 'highly questionable editorial decisions' were made, and that the suspects had been identified.
- Fans reacted positively online, praising the playful posts and asking for future takeovers, while coverage treated the episode as a stunt rather than a serious cybersecurity breach.
- The episode highlighted how Ferrari’s normally formal communications can shift in public moments and could prompt an internal review of posting protocols as the drivers resume their Singapore Grand Prix duties.