Out-of-form Nascar star beaten by petrolhead pop star

You know your season is in the shithouse when you can’t even beat a damn A-list celebrity in a remote-controlled car race.

But that’s what happened to Jeff Gordon when he faced off against Pharrell Williams at the Avalon nightclub in Hollywood, prior to Sunday’s Pepsi 500. The race was a PR stunt devised by - you guessed it - Pepsi, who not only sponsor the main event but also pay Pharrell a tidy sum to publicly eschew Coca-Cola.

More pics below, plus a video of the race:

N*E*R*D play for star-studded party crowd

Pharrell Williams and band N*E*R*D played for select guests at the F1 Party last night. The party was held at London’s Bloomsbury Ballroom. Several drivers showed up, including Jenson Button, Mark Webber and Giancarlo Fisichella.

One notable absentee was Lewis Hamilton, who pulled out at the last minute due to the fat lip he sustained while kayaking last weekend.

Party photos coming right up…

Pharrell Williams the hottest ticket for British GP

Pharrell Williams and band N*E*R*D will play a private gig prior to the British GP, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. The party is being held at London’s Bloomsbury Ballroom on Wednesday 2 July.

Most of F1’s top drivers are set to attend, including British stars Lewis Hamilton (a friend of Pharrell’s), Jenson Button and David Coulthard.
“This is going to be the hottest ticket in London this summer!” said Williams. “It is our pleasure to perform at the F1 party… we are going to give a crazy performance. I am very grateful to Mr (Bernie) Ecclestone for inviting us to perform and I can’t wait to give Lewis my full support at the British Grand Prix later that week.”