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A photo of Lionel Messi posted by Formula 1's account on X has become the most-liked tweet in the account's history, surpassing 367,000 likes in five days.
A single image of Argentine football star Lionel Messi has propelled the official Formula 1 account on X to an unprecedented milestone. The post, which shows Messi alongside the caption "Welcome, Leo 😎 #F1 #MiamiGP," has become the most-liked tweet in the account's history since its creation in 2009.
According to the X account The Touchline, the tweet amassed over 367,000 likes within just five days of being published. This figure eclipses every previous post from the official F1 account, one of the oldest and largest sports accounts on the platform.
The post generated extraordinary reach, accumulating approximately 14 million views alongside 35,000 retweets and quote tweets. The massive engagement underscores the powerful crossover appeal of Messi, one of football's most iconic figures, within the world of motorsport.
The record highlights the growing intersection between different sports, particularly when global personalities like Messi are involved. His immense fan following extends well beyond football, creating significant impact across various sports and digital platforms.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: F1's Lionel Messi tweet has become the MOST LIKED tweet in F1 history with 367k likes.
The F1 account exists since 2009 and the post has broken the record within 5 days.
• 14M views
• 35k retweets/quotes
• 367k likes pic.twitter.com/EX1zSYKUm5
This achievement underscores the growing media power of social platforms in the sports world. Posts can now achieve vast global reach in record time, sometimes surpassing the numbers generated by major traditional sporting events.
Although the Formula 1 account publishes daily content related to car racing and its top drivers, this specific tweet managed to secure the highest engagement in its history, marking a notable digital event within the global sports community.
