Kareena Kapoor and Lando Norris discuss racing and cinema in Singapore

In an unexpected crossover between the worlds of film and professional sports, Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor and McLaren Formula One driver Lando Norris recently participated in a joint discussion. The interaction took place on the sidelines of the Singapore Grand Prix held last weekend, as confirmed by social media updates from both the McLaren F1 team and the actor.During the conversation, which was shared by Google India, the duo covered topics ranging from racing to Indian culture. In a lighthearted moment, Kapoor jokingly compared her husband, Saif Ali Khan, to a racing world champion by referencing his role as a NASCAR driver in the 2007 film Ta Ra Rum Pum. Norris, who secured the Formula One world championship in 2025, responded to the jest by jokingly noting that they were essentially in the same profession.Beyond the film references, the interaction featured cultural exchanges where Kapoor introduced the British driver to traditional Indian masala chai and coached him on understanding various common Indian gestures. Kapoor also conducted a rapid-fire quiz, testing the 26-year-old racer on his career milestones and the historical achievements of the McLaren racing team. The engagement followed an earlier announcement by McLaren, which officially welcomed the actor into the 'Papaya Family,' the team's designated global fan community.Kareena Kapoor recently appeared in the investigative drama Daayra, directed by Meghna Gulzar, where she starred alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. Lando Norris, who made his Formula One debut in 2018, continues his association with the McLaren team, for whom he has been driving throughout his professional F1 tenure.