Metallica sent excitement surging through the paddock with their striking appearance at the Qatar Grand Prix.
With the highly anticipated event drawing a celebrity-packed weekend, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were among the big names who arrived at the Lusail International Circuit to witness the pinnacle of motorsport.
Their star power instantly lifted the atmosphere, turning the moment into one of the standout highlights of the Formula 1 event.
On Saturday, James Hetfield, Robert Trujillo and Lars Ulrich made heads turn as they visited F1 team garages ahead of the race. Unfortunately, lead guitarist Kirk Hammett was not able to attend the Grand Prix.
The 62-year-old frontman and his girlfriend, Adriana Gillett, were also spotted meeting celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
Gordon Ramsay meets James Hetfield of Metallica and girlfriend Adriana Gillett on the grid during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar.Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images
Amid the celebration, the members of Metallica met notable names in the Formula 1 industry, including James Vowles, the Team Principal of Williams and Toto Wolff, former racer turned Team Principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.
Additionally, the iconic group was also greeted by F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, a meeting that quickly made its way onto Formula 1’s official social media.
In a post, the “Nothing Else Matters” hitmaker was all smiles as they enjoyed the tour of the paddock area.
The Metallica feature on F1’s Instagram feed sent social media buzzing, as users celebrated the unexpected crossover.
View this post on Instagram“Finally, some people that I really know in F1,” one wrote.
“Incredible crossover,” another added.
“The ONLY crossover that matters,” a supporter echoed.
“Celebrities we care about,” a commenter said.
The same goes for a follower who noted, “The two best things in the world.”
“Legendary timeline pull,” a user remarked.
A fan playfully commented, “F1+Metallica= heaven.”
Metallica's arrival at the circuit came after their scheduled performance at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday.
Earlier in the weekend, Friday night came alive as Seal lit up the stage with his soulful voice, performing his biggest hits. Likewise, Khaled, also known as the “King of Rai,” thrilled fans with his soaring vocals and infectious rhythms.
After their Qatar Grand Prix, Metallica will once again thrill F1 fans as they join the After-Race Concerts at theAbu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 6.
The lineup also includes performances from Benson Boone to Post Malone, Katy Perry and Palestinian-Chilean singer and songwriter Elyanna.
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