Overview

• A young grid kid sang the Azerbaijani national anthem with striking gusto during the pre-race ceremony at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
• Lando Norris and George Russell were seen struggling to contain laughter, with Charles Leclerc, Kimi Antonelli and Carlos Sainz also smiling at the scene.
• Hamilton was caught on camera recording the performance on his phone as drivers tried to keep straight faces.
• Clips of the rendition and the drivers’ reactions spread widely on social media in the hours after the race.
• The official anthem was performed by Azerbaijani singers Alim Qasimov and Farghana Qasimova, providing the backdrop for the lighthearted moment.