Axl Rose steals the show at the Hungarian Grand Prix!

The 40th Hungarian Grand Prix wasn’t just about high-speed thrills: it also drew a glittering crowd of international A-listers to the Hungaroring in Mogyoród. The paddock was packed with celebrities, but it was Axl Rose, frontman of Guns N’ Roses, who captured everyone’s attention, and for good reason.

The rock legend stole the spotlight (and enjoyed an ice cream, too)

On Sunday, the arrival of 63-year-old Axl Rose sent a jolt through the pit lane. The iconic rock singer attended as a guest in the paddock and appeared to relish the atmosphere. He mingled freely, posed for fan photos, and even indulged in some ice cream amid the bustling crowd. At one point, he waved the checkered flag at the end of the race, unofficially signalling the conclusion of the Grand Prix.

“Everything is beautiful here, the vibe is amazing,” said Axl Rose, according to Blikk. The singer revealed that he’s a big Formula 1 fan and that his favourite driver is none other than Max Verstappen. Rose kept true to his signature style throughout race weekend, wearing eye-catching pants, a shirt, and sunglasses. He was escorted by two security guards but remained approachable, happily posing for photos with fans.

Hollywood showed up, too

Axl Rose wasn’t the only global celebrity to attend this milestone Hungarian Grand Prix. Much to the crowd’s surprise, Anthony Mackie, best known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Captain America, was also spotted at the race.

On Saturday, Anya Taylor-Joy also made an appearance trackside as a guest of Ferrari. The actress, currently in Budapest filming Dune: Part Three, was accompanied by her husband, Malcolm McRae. While no official photos were taken, reports suggest two more Dune stars, Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet, also visited the Hungaroring over the weekend.