Bask in the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where the worlds of Formula 1 and glamorous Hollywood collided, bringing fans an unforgettable spectacle both on and off the track. Isn’t it fascinating how the allure of roaring engines and the desire for speed can entice even the ‘Voice of a Generation’, Christina Aguilera, into its orbit?
During the formation lap, viewers caught a glimpse of the 43-year-old singer, clad in charisma, casually recording the event on her phone—a sight that caused viewers to gasp with delight. However, even seasoned commentator David Coulthard could not resist a playful jab, referring to Aguilera as a fake fan of Formula 1.
Among these high-octane happenings, it is worth noting that Aguilera’s presence was more than just a celebrity cameo; she was there to support Lewis Hamilton, who had a vocal feature on her song Pipe.
Christina Aguilera Once Got Ridiculed for Her F1 Appearance
The popularity of Formula One cannot be disputed. Having said that, a few famous people have visited the race several times.
During the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Christina Aguilera was spotted capturing live scenes on her phone while in attendance to support her friend Lewis Hamilton. The 43-year-old Beautiful singer looked fierce in a jacket with black, red, and white sports accents, worn with a fitted black top and pants set. To complete the ensemble, she wore tiny white sunglasses, huge hoop earrings, and her hair slicked back.
She was there to support Hamilton, who had collaborated with her on the track Pipe. However, what was meant to be a fun day at the races quickly turned sour when an F1 commentator made a comment that left fans feeling sorry for the Grammy-winning artist.
The former racing driver and F1 commentator, David Coulthard, took a jab at Aguilera, saying (via Instagram):
And there is Christina Aguilera, who fakes an interest in Formula 1.
The remark didn’t sit well with many viewers, who took to social media to express their disappointment in the harsh comment. One fan even joked, “Commentator was mentored by Eminem”, referencing the rapper’s past feuds with Aguilera.
Let’s see how others reacted:
‘Fans’ are soft. They’re there. What if it leads to genuine interest? Gotta start somewhere. – @eddiestix
Why would someone waste their whole day if they weren’t interested… –@phernsmusic
Took lessons from eminem before coming to the race. -@peshwekartik194
Didn’t know eminem had an apprentice. -@glooppii
We want celebrities who actually like the sport not the ones going for clout. – @phumo_masinga
It’s no secret that Eminem and Aguilera have had a turbulent relationship in the past, with the rapper taking shots at her in his lyrics.
What Really Happened Between Eminem and Christina Aguilera?
We are going to discuss the reasons behind Eminem and Christina Aguilera’s long-standing feud. Well, her remarks about Eminem’s personal life during the MTV special What a Girl Wants in 1999 marked the beginning of the infamous feud (via The Sun).
Slim Shady, who is renowned for discussing his adversaries in his songs, instantly responded, and Xtina felt the brunt of his wrath.
In his popular 2000 song, The Real Slim Shady, Eminem penned some harsh lyrics directed towards her. Another song by Eminem, Off the Wall, also mentioned Aguilera. The latter responded with the lyrics to her song, Can’t Hold Us Down, which said:
So what? Am I not supposed to have an opinion?
When Aguilera had to give Eminem an award at the 2002 MTV Music Awards, it appeared as though they had put their bitter feud behind them after a few years. Years seemed to have passed before the two seemed to resume their relationship, but in 2018, the rapper brought up Aguilera once again in his song Kick-Off (per The Sun).
Anyway, despite the drama at the 2018 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Aguilera seemed unfazed as she continued to enjoy the race from the stands. It’s clear that no amount of negativity can dampen her spirits, especially when she is there to support a friend like Lewis Hamilton.
