DANIEL RICCIARDO’S visit to the Met Gala sparked a frenzy among Formula One fans after a conversation he had with Anne Hathaway.
The Hollywood star was pictured conversing with the former F1 driver during Monday’s event in New York, United States.
A fabulous-looking Hathaway could be seen shaking hands with the Australian in a viral video.
In the clip, she could be heard saying: “Wow. I’m a huge fan of F1,” all the while having a beaming smile.
Ricciardo’s charisma off the track has helped cultivate an endearing fanbase including eight million Instagram followers.
The pair’s meeting comes following rumours linking Fernando Alonso with Taylor Swift, prompting jokes from Sky Sports commentators across the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
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Reacting to the video, one fan on Twitter wrote: “The crossover I never thought I would see in my life.”
A second wrote: “First it’s Fernando and Taylor Swift. Now Anne Hathaway and Daniel Ricciardo. F1 is where the action is.”
“Danny Ric, I approve,” declared a third.
A fourth commented: “OH GAWD TWO WORLDS COLLIDING.”
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While a fifth added: “MY QUEEN AND KING ðŸ˜.”
Ricciardo’s post of him attending the Met Gala has already got over 670,000 likes on Instagram.
The 33-year-old is awaiting his return to F1 after being unceremonially axed by McLaren last season.
Reports have suggested he may be in line for a return to the grid in 2024 with the likes of Haas.
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Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
