Gerrard Kaonga
Lewis Hamilton and Beyoncé delighted both of their fanbases with a brief interaction at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend.
The pair are powerhouses in their respective fields, so it is easy to see why a crossover spectacle would delight a whole load of people.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé had shown up and shown out at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday (November 22), with the 'Single Ladies' hitmaker very much stealing the spotlight during her appearance on the grid.
While the couple came to see their longtime friend, Hamilton, he ended up coming eighth for Ferrari.
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But it is a moment before the race, between Hamilton and Beyoncé, that has got people talking.
The singer stepped out in a white Louis Vuitton jumpsuit to sit alongside the British racing driver as he drove them around the track on a Pirelli Hot Lap.
Afterwards, the pair exchanged some brief words and fans have been desperate to know what they said to one another.
This moment was captured on camera and shared on the official F1 Twitter page, which praised them as 'icons'.
A professional lip reader spoke to the Express and claims to have 'worked out' what was said during the exchange.
As Beyoncé climbs out the passenger seat and hugs Hamilton, she reportedly says: “Unbelievable, thank you, thank you.”
Someone off screen appears to get Beyoncé’s attention, with the singer then tapping her chest and allegedly saying: “I think I’m gonna be sick.”
The short video also cuts to Beyoncé speaking to her husband, Jay Z, appearing to ask him if he was okay.
According to the lip reader, he replies: “Not all the way,” with Beyoncé then affectionately placing her hand on his chest.
Social media users even joked that it was a wonder that Hamilton could concentrate due to how stunning the 'Crazy in Love' hitmaker looked.
One person commented: “Surprised Lewis didn’t crash due to… a distraction…”
Another wrote: “Somebody better be dropping the video of this hot lap please for teamLH and Beyhive.”
While a third added: “When Beyoncé steps into Lewis Hamilton car 44, just know a moment is happening. Every detail intentional. Every step iconic.”
However, Beyoncé also did face criticism from some people on social media, both for her attire and an assumption that she has no interest in racing.
Her defenders quickly pointed out that she and Jay-Z have long been friends of Hamilton and attended race events previously.