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"This collab is leading the grid," the franchise stated on Instagram, using a clever motorsport phrase to acknowledge their captain's star power alongside the rising Italian star athlete.

The quick social media remark instantly picked up thousands of interactions from passionate cricket supporters, who love tracking the off-field activities of their premier top-order franchise captain.

Leclerc Claims Victory As Antonelli Suffers Heartbreak

While the pre-race meetup between the two stars grabbed headlines, the subsequent Grand Prix delivered immense mechanical heartbreak for the young Italian. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc emerged as the ultimate victor at Silverstone, securing a dramatic win after a late safety car deployment.

Antonelli looked set to fight for the top spots but fell backwards after experiencing a left front wheel shield failure on Lap 41. The issue dropped him down to a disappointing 16th-place finish, while Mercedes teammate George Russell clinched second and Lewis Hamilton finished third.