Lula chant heard at Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix

A chant supporting Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was heard at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez during the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix on November 1. The song, “Olê, olê, olê, olá, Lula, Lula,” echoed through the stadium's sound system and from the stands after the race concluded and gates were opened for fans to access the track.

The incident occurred one week after Lula's reelection to the Brazilian presidency. While the chant was captured by international television broadcasts and gained significant traction on social media, there is no confirmation regarding who played the music or whether it was an official tribute from the Formula 1 organizers.