Legendary ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ Singer Shakira Acknowledges F1 Interest With Latest Revelation

Formula One has taken massive strides forward ever since optimistic Liberty Media took over the baton from Bernie Ecclestone. And it is safe to say that lots have changed, from the very design of the F1 car to the wider spectrum of geographic interests. But, the biggest and arguably the most appreciated change arrived from the very opening song of the sport.

Every single F1 session has a mind-blowing theme song welcoming the viewers and the visuals, too, that does the job to perfection. And the mastermind behind this insane F1 intro theme? Brian Tyler, a three-time Emmy nominee who is known for his work in world-renowned movies like Avengers: Age of Ultron, Eagle Eye, and Iron Man 3.

However, could there be another music artist making their way into F1 with a better intro song? Well, the answer is no, but, quite interestingly, Shakira has an opinion to share with the fans. The Hips Don’t Lie fame created her own playlist ahead of the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, which also included other singers’ work, including The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, and BTS.

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Amidst the brief F1 collaboration, Shakira acknowledged an interview with the sport during which she revealed her interest in creating an intro theme.

Shakira reveals her choice for the F1 theme song

During the exclusive interview with F1, the Colombian revealed that she would prefer to play one of her own songs as the sport’s intro theme. She further revealed why the song would fit perfectly into F1.

“I would definitely pick my newest one, Don’t Wait Up – it has an energy and a build-up that suits the F1 world perfectly,” she said.

“This song came together in a single day, with Ian Kirkpatrick and Emily Warren at one of the first in-person sessions I did back in May. There was instant chemistry there and then I tracked it that same night and I knew it had to be out this summer—it was the perfect moment for a song with an energy like this one and also the spirit of wanting to feel liberated, which is something we can all relate to after this last year. It’s a song for just letting loose and not thinking about tomorrow.”

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Overall, Shakira, who is famously known for her astonishing work with FIFA 2010, looks ready to join F1 as well. Of course, Tyler is still holding the fort quite firmly. However, could there be a scenario in the future where Shakira manages to take over from the American and do her magic?