Nico Rosberg and Charles Leclerc, once fierce rivals on the Formula 1 circuit, have unexpectedly found themselves competing in a different arena: the ice cream industry. Rosberg, the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion, is the co-owner of his wife Vivian’s ice cream shop, Vivi’s Creamery, located in Ibiza’s old town. On the other hand, Leclerc, the young Ferrari star, has recently launched his own low-calorie ice cream brand called LEC, which has already secured spots in retail stores. During a grid walk with Rosberg at the Chinese Grand Prix, F1 pundit Ted Kravitz couldn’t resist pointing out the unlikely rivalry. “Leclerc has joined you in the ice cream business,” Kravitz remarked live on Sky Sports. Rosberg acknowledged the observation with a humorous response: “Yes, he has. He’s gone a bit bigger than me though. I just have a shop. He’s built a whole empire.” When asked if Leclerc’s LEC ice cream would be stocked on the shelves of Vivi’s Creamery, Rosberg’s answer was a resounding “No way. Ours is much better. We’re in Ibiza!” The exchange was met with laughter from both Rosberg and Kravitz, as they looked towards Leclerc’s Ferrari, already in its place on the grid ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix. Despite the light-hearted banter, it’s clear that Rosberg is not intimidated by the competition from his former rival. He remains confident in the quality of Vivi’s Creamery ice cream and its unique location in the picturesque setting of Ibiza. The rivalry between Rosberg and Leclerc in the ice cream industry adds a new dimension to their off-track relationship, showcasing their entrepreneurial ventures outside the world of Formula 1.
Nico Rosberg and Charles Leclerc’s Unlikely Rivalry in the Ice Cream Industry
