10 Celebrities Who Are Restricted from Formula 1 Inner Circle

10. Kim Kardashian (The "No Special Edition" Rule)

The rumors surrounding Kardashian’s status involve a Ferrari 458 she allegedly received as a wedding gift from a businessman later linked to legal controversies. While Ferrari denies a formal "blacklist," they reserve the right to vet who receives their limited-run hypercars. As of 2026, she is restricted to standard models, meaning you won’t see her on the invite list for a secret Scuderia launch event.

9. Chris Harris (The Journalist Exile)

The Top Gear star was once famously banned from the Maranello press list after writing a scathing piece titled "How Ferrari Spins." He accused the team of "optimizing" test cars to outperform the ones sold to customers. While he has since mended the relationship, his "exile" remains a legendary example of how protective F1 teams are of their technical image.

8. David Lee (The "Public Profile" Rejection)

David Lee is a respected entrepreneur and one of the world's most prominent Ferrari "ultra-collectors," with a massive garage valued at over $100 million. Despite his deep loyalty and extensive collection of iconic Prancing Horses, Ferrari famously denied him the opportunity to purchase the limited-edition LaFerrari Aperta. The brand reportedly felt that his high-profile social media presence and public displays of his collection didn't align with the low-profile, exclusive image they wanted for such a rare vehicle.

7. Floyd Mayweather (The "Flip" Offense)

Mayweather is known for "flipping" rare cars for profit almost immediately after purchase, a practice Ferrari and other elite teams strictly forbid. These manufacturers require owners to keep specific models for at least a year to prevent market manipulation. As a result, Mayweather is often passed over for the most exclusive "Inner Circle" invites.

6. Cara Delevingne (The "Brundle Clause")

The model sparked a major rule change after she famously snubbed Martin Brundle during a 2023 grid walk. The incident led to the "Brundle Clause," an official F1 protocol requiring celebrities on the grid to be accessible to the media. While she isn't banned from the track, the era of "silent A-listers" on the grid is officially over.

5. Nicolas Cage (The "Fire Sale")

Cage was famously forced to sell his rare Ferrari Enzo, one of only 400 ever made, below market value to settle debts. Ferrari views their "halo cars" as investments and takes a dim view of owners who devalue the market through desperate sales. Consequently, Cage has been largely absent from official manufacturer-sponsored F1 events for years.

4. Tyga (The Repossession)

Failure to keep up with lease payments on a Ferrari 458 and a Lamborghini Aventador led to high-profile repossessions and legal battles for the rapper. For a sport that functions as a high-stakes billionaire's club, a record of unpaid luxury leases is a social death sentence. He remains largely excluded from the top-tier hospitality tents where financial vetting is standard.

3. Deadmau5 (The "Purrari" Incident)

The DJ’s clash with Ferrari is legendary after he wrapped his car in an 8-bit "Nyan Cat" theme and replaced the iconic badges with "Purrari" logos. Ferrari’s legal team promptly issued a cease-and-desist, viewing the parody as a trademark infringement. He has since pivoted to McLaren, a team far more receptive to his "meme-friendly" aesthetic.

2. 50 Cent (The Brand Critic)

The rapper earned his spot on the "do not invite" list after a viral post showed his Ferrari 488 being towed due to a dead battery. He labeled the car a "lemon" and washed it with champagne, a move Ferrari viewed as a public assault on their prestige. In a sport where technical reliability is a matter of pride, trashing the brand is the quickest way to have your paddock pass revoked.

1. Justin Bieber (The Ferrari "Veto")

Bieber remains the ultimate cautionary tale of the "Ferrari Blacklist." After famously "losing" his 458 Italia for two weeks following a party and performing unauthorized modifications, including a neon blue wrap and custom badges, Bieber breached the brand’s strict ownership code. In 2026, he is reportedly still prohibited from purchasing exclusive or special-edition models, effectively locking him out of Maranello’s most elite hospitality circles.