In November last year, Beyoncé made a memorable appearance at the Formula 1 Grand Prix event held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her thrilling high-speed lap with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is now featured in an episode of the latest season of Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive To Survive, providing fans an inside look at this special moment.
Stars Spotlighted in the “What Happens In Vegas” Episode
The eighth episode of the season, titled What Happens In Vegas, showcases Beyoncé and her husband, rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, visiting the Las Vegas circuit. Beyoncé dons a striking Louis Vuitton racing suit adorned with patches and also sports a red bodysuit inspired by Hamilton’s Ferrari team, Scuderia Ferrari, marking several fashion highlights during her visit.
During the episode, Hamilton prepares Beyoncé for a passenger lap around the track in his Ferrari SF-25, sharing a light moment as he comments, “This should be fun.” Beyoncé responds with, “Take it easy on me,” capturing the mix of excitement and nerves before the high-speed run.
Beyoncé Shares Her Racing Experience and Praises Hamilton
The star’s enthusiasm extends beyond the show; Beyoncé shared videos and photos from the event on her Instagram, expressing her exhilaration. She said,
I’m sweating. My heart is beating. I went 200 (mph)! I saw Vegas from a different point of view, like I need to get a car. I might start racing now,
revealing how much she enjoyed the experience.
She also showed appreciation for Hamilton with a heartfelt tribute, writing,
Love and gratitude to the best to ever do it! Lewis Hamilton #44!
Lewis Hamilton’s New Chapter with Ferrari and Upcoming F1 Prospects
The upcoming Formula 1 season holds significant importance for Lewis Hamilton, who faced a challenging 2024 where he did not reach the podium for the first time in his illustrious career. Now competing in his second season with Scuderia Ferrari, after beginning his career with Mercedes-Benz, Hamilton is determined to turn the tide and make a strong impact moving forward. His partnership with Ferrari and continued presence on the track is a key storyline featured in Drive To Survive’s newest season.
