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Adele Visits McLaren HQ and Tries F1 Simulator After Bonding With Son Over Karting

McLaren’s official video captures the singer’s candid comments about parenting, fame and a growing personal interest in Formula 1.

Overview

  • McLaren posted a behind-the-scenes video showing Adele touring its Woking Technology Centre and trying the team’s simulator during a visit that was published on July 3.
  • The clip shows Adele meeting CEO Zak Brown and drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri while learning how team radio and race preparation work.
  • Adele said her 13-year-old son Angelo became interested in karting a few years ago and that she has become ‘obsessed’ too as they now argue about drivers and watch races together.
  • In conversation with Norris she admitted she 'doesn't sing very often anymore' and spoke openly about struggling with the fame side of her career.
  • Separate coverage of a recent Rich Paul podcast gives background on his relationship with Adele and the wider story highlights how celebrity visits like this bridge entertainment and F1 fandom and could boost public interest in grassroots karting.