Hollywood celebrities, athletes, and leaders alike have shown a passion for speeding cars and motorcycles. Many have graced the circuits with their presence, even collaborating with the racers to create unforeseen magic. Adding her name to the list of motorsport fans, we now have Selena Gomez. Recently, Formula 3’s official X handle shared a picture, which looked like a repost from Gomez’s profile.
In the picture, the ‘Bad Liar’ singer wore an all-white attire and seemed to be in the comfort of her home. Posing near the television, Selena’s selfie has won hearts. But what’s more interesting is her TV screen. F3’s official page drew a red circle on a particular portion. Looks like Gomez was enjoying the thrill of Formula 3! Their caption was: “Selena Gomez is an #F3 fan. Pass it on,” followed by a winking emoji.
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Selena Gomez is an #F3 fan
Pass it on 😉
📷 @selenagomez #RoadToF1 pic.twitter.com/zCnDB8hK7w
— Formula 3 (@Formula3) July 29, 2024
However, Selena Gomez isn’t the only female celebrity who enjoys the action of motorsport. Currently more than 40% of motorsports, precisely Formula 1 fans are female. These women have contributed to a total of over 1.5bn viewership in 2023.
Besides Selena Gomez, many other celebrities enjoy motorsport
Starting with Australian comedy Queen, Celeste Barber who is a huge fan of F1. In 2023, she presented Max Verstappen with the Pirelli Pole Position Award at the 2023 Australian GP. Celeste Barber was also seen in the Red Bull garage interacting with Jos Verstappen. Another Aussie star, Jessica Heart is a self-acclaimed rev head. You’d often spot her in various circuits across the globe.
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Next up, we have the icon, Anne Hathaway. She made it clear she was passionate about Formula 1 when she had a cheeky encounter with Daniel Ricciardo at the Met Gala. Hathaway admitted she is a ‘huge’ F1 fan. Cameron Diaz is also a well-known petrolhead, she frequently attends Formula 1 races and shares her passion for the sport’s technology and speed. And there are more names, like Emma Watson, Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, etc., who exhibit a similar craze for motorsports.
Motorsport’s appeal spans beyond the racetrack, captivating a diverse array of personalities from various fields. Selena Gomez’s cheeky revelation as a Formula 3 fan highlights the sport’s broad and growing influence. Surely there will be more celebrities who will reveal their love for the games. Until then, share your thoughts on Selena’s love for F1!
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