Kareena Kapoor brought a Bollywood presence to the Singapore Grand Prix, where she connected with McLaren driver and Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris.
From Bollywood to the McLaren paddock
McLaren F1 confirmed Kareena’s appearance on Friday by sharing a photograph of the actor on Instagram. The team welcomed her as the newest member of its Papaya Family, the official global community and fan base of McLaren Formula 1.
Kareena also posted images from the paddock and the circuit on her Instagram Stories, giving followers a glimpse of her involvement in the race weekend.
An entertainment and motorsport crossover
During her interaction with Norris, Kareena taught the driver Indian gestures and joked about Saif Ali Khan’s “world title” in Ta Ra Rum Pum. The reference created a playful link between Norris’s real-world Formula 1 achievement and the racing theme of the 2007 Hindi film.
The appearance highlights the expanding connection between major sporting events and entertainment personalities. For McLaren, welcoming Kapoor into its global fan community adds a prominent Indian cinema figure to the team’s public presence around the Singapore race.
What happened next
The supplied information does not indicate that Kareena took on a formal role with McLaren beyond being welcomed into its Papaya Family. Her documented participation included appearances at the paddock and circuit, along with social media posts from the event.