Adele, known for maintaining a low public profile, was a notable attendee at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone on Sunday. The Grammy Award winner was seen wearing a T-shirt honoring Lando Norris and his McLaren team. The appearance comes shortly after she shared in a rare interview that she and her 13-year-old son, Angelo, have developed a shared passion for Formula 1.
"He's obsessed, but I'm also obsessed," Adele said of their mutual interest, which stemmed from her son's involvement in karting, a common pathway for aspiring Formula 1 drivers. She expressed her delight in finding a common ground with her teenage son, noting that they often debate drivers. "I don't know many teenagers who have a passion so I'm really trying to encourage it," she added.
Formula 1 has become a significant bonding activity for Adele and Angelo, who she shares with ex-husband Simon Konecki. The singer recounted how her son's interest in karting sparked her own engagement with the sport.
During her time at the Grand Prix, Adele also visited McLaren Racing headquarters, where she interacted with CEO Zak Brown and drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. She later engaged in a conversation with Norris, discussing her career and fame. Adele admitted that she doesn't sing as often anymore, but playfully belted out a line from Britney Spears' "...Baby One More Time" while wearing a driving headset.
She reflected on the unexpected nature of her career as a singer, stating, "I don't think I ever expected to bond with my soon to be 14-year-old son about something so passionately where we like argue about drivers, you know." Adele also touched upon her struggles with the public aspect of her profession, referring to her job as a singer as "ridiculous."
The British Grand Prix itself saw Charles Leclerc secure his first victory of the season, with the race concluding under a safety car due to a software error in race control. The event drew a crowd of celebrities, including Brian May, Damson Idris, Sam Claflin, Rebekah and Jamie Vardy, Hannah Waddingham, and Malala Yousafzai.
Adele had previously been spotted at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, last year, where she posed with Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Her rare public appearances and candid remarks offer a glimpse into her personal life and the unique ways she connects with her son.