Bellingham calls Vinicius Jr. “funniest” in Real Madrid dressing room

At 24, Jude Bellingham brought Real Madrid’s internal dynamics into the Formula 1 spotlight during his appearance at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid — a rare off-field moment amid the club’s favourable fixture schedule.

Inside the dressing room: Bellingham’s personality assessments

The England international attended the race alongside his younger brother Jobe, who plays for Borussia Dortmund, and as a guest of Mercedes.

During the visit, Bellingham collaborated with DAZN — as reported by Mundo Deportivo — on a lighthearted segment asking him to name standout character traits among his Real Madrid teammates.

He named Vinicius Jr. as the squad’s funniest player without hesitation.

Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rudiger were jointly identified as the smartest members of the team.

Courtois received additional emphasis: Bellingham described the Belgian goalkeeper as a “father figure” within the group.

Young defender Dean Huijsen was singled out for possessing the greatest hunger for success — a characterization Bellingham offered as insight into Huijsen’s mentality within the Madrid environment.

When asked to define himself, Bellingham chose the words “sentimental” and “intense” — two descriptors increasingly evident in his performances since joining the club.

Real Madrid’s broader F1 presence

Bellingham was not the sole Real Madrid first-team representative at the event.

Thibaut Courtois, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Vinicius Jr. were all photographed in the paddock, exchanging the Bernabéu for the high-energy atmosphere of the Grand Prix.

The players appeared at ease amid large crowds and sustained public attention — conditions familiar from their football careers.

The weekend drew an unusually wide array of sporting figures beyond the current Madrid squad.

David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Roberto Carlos attended as football icons; former tennis star Rafael Nadal was seen at the Ferrari hospitality area.