Jude Bellingham was a prominent figure at the Spanish Grand Prix, joined by fellow Real Madrid stars and his brother, Jobe. The influx of football talent highlighted the event, which marked Madrid's first time hosting a Formula One race since 1981.
Bellingham, along with players such as Fede Valverde, Vinicius Jnr, and Rodrygo, was seen in both the McLaren and Mercedes garages. He met with drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, with Real Madrid players and F1 drivers exchanging signed shirts. Trent Alexander-Arnold was also in attendance.
"Good going, a good start to the season for the team, one little slip up but other than that doing pretty good," Bellingham told Sky Sports when asked about Real Madrid's season. Reflecting on his experience at the Grand Prix, he added, "To be honest the level those guys are operating at with the strategy and all those things is a different level. It is unbelievable, I am used to a PlayStation controller but these guys are whipping out things with 40 buttons." Bellingham also noted that he typically supports Mercedes and British drivers during the F1 season.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was also present, having previously stated he would only attend if his side secured a victory on Saturday, which they did with a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano. Mourinho was interviewed trackside by Sky Sports, where he praised Jude Bellingham, describing him as "Very special. Not a bit special, very special." He offered no predictions for the Manchester derby.
Mourinho was also seen in discussion with tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Former Real Madrid players Roberto Carlos and Steve McManaman were also among the notable sporting figures at the event.