Now that's a collaboration! Kylian Mbappé and Lewis Hamilton went head-to-head on EA Sports F1 tracks

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé and Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton joined forces for an EA Sports event. The French footballer shared news of their meeting on his Instagram page.

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These sporting icons came together as part of a campaign to promote the recently launched F1 2025 video game. The event took place in Barcelona, which is also set to host the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.

Hamilton and Mbappé faced off in a racing game showdown, giving fans a sneak peek at what F1 2025 has in store. The game’s official release is set for today, May 30.

Notably, after the presentation, Mbappé gifted the British racing driver a signed Real Madrid jersey.

It’s worth recalling that Mbappé is soon to take part in the Club World Cup, while Lewis Hamilton continues to chase victories on the Formula 1 circuits. The Ferrari driver currently sits sixth in the F1 drivers' standings, with 63 points. So far this season, he has yet to claim a podium finish or a win. In the previous race at the Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton crossed the line in fifth place.