Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton recorded a personal video message wishing Arsenal Football Club luck ahead of the 2026 UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, with the 67-second clip shared by the official Scuderia Ferrari account,according to TribalFootball. The clip surfaced ahead of the final, drawing attention from both football and motorsport audiences.
A Lifelong Arsenal Fan
In the message, Hamilton addresses the squad directly. "Hey guys, it's Lewis here. This is to the team, Arsenal, my team. I'm so proud of you guys," he says in the clip. "As a fan since I was five years old, this is my favourite moment. Keep pushing, keep believing in yourself. I'll be right there with you and watching this final,"as reported by Tribuna. Hamilton has spoken publicly about supporting Arsenal since childhood. He has said the fandom began while he was growing up in Stevenage, after being encouraged to follow the Gunners by his sister Samantha. The seven-time world champion joined Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season following his long tenure at Mercedes.
Reaction from Fans and Teammate
Arsenal supporters responded warmly to the video on social media, with replies including "pure class," "Lewis is one of us" and "COYG from the Scuderia,"per TribalFootball. Hamilton's Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc also publicly backed Arsenal for the final in a separate video,according to Scuderia Fans. The dual endorsement from both Ferrari drivers gave the Maranello team an unusual moment of crossover with the Premier League champions.
Context and Predictions
Hamilton previously reacted to Arsenal's 2026 Premier League title win, the club's first in 22 years, with a celebratory Instagram post that read in part "COYG,"Sky Sports reported. Ahead of the Champions League final, he also offered a public prediction backing Mikel Arteta's side to overcome PSG,per Daily Post. The Champions League final pits Arsenal against a PSG side that has dominated Ligue 1 throughout the season.
The video message came from a driver who has worn his football allegiance openly throughout his Ferrari tenure.
