Recently, Camel ambassador Han Han made a high-profile appearance at the 10th anniversary of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. Photos of him with Lin Zhiying flooded the internet, with the ad-free racing suits worn by Lin Zhiying sharply contrasting with Han Han’s “patched” suit, sparking interest and discussion among motorsport fans and followers.
Lots of patches on the suit because he’s at the peak of his popularity
As for the heated online discussions about the sponsored racing suits, Han Han himself has not spoken out. However, the “Tinglin Town Studio” Weibo account revealed the backstory: “Some media criticized why a racer’s clothing has so many ads—saying it’s not ‘pure.’ Here’s the truth: the better the racer, the better the team and the more premium the sponsors. On Han Han’s racing suit from the 333 Racing Team, you’ll find Volkswagen (the world’s largest car manufacturer), Red Bull (the world’s top energy drink), Nestlé (the world’s largest food company), Würth (a global tool specialist), and Castrol (a world-leading lubricant brand)—all top-tier partners working together to help achieve championship-level performance.”
Meanwhile, in response to the fan clashes between the two sides’ fandoms, the “Tinglin Town Studio” took it upon itself to mediate: “Seeing people argue over the racing suits, let’s just say this fairly: Lin Zhiying had great racing results in the past, but he’s been busy with acting lately and has no current racing plans. Han Han, as an active professional racer who won two championships last year, is required to wear his team’s official suit—that’s part of the professional code, otherwise it’s a breach of contract. If Zhiying were to race again, his suit would also be covered in team sponsor logos. No need for fans to bash each other. Let’s all be friendly.”
As for CAMEL Camel, the brand that became Han Han’s first endorsement deal back in 2013, its fresh logo stood out especially when Han Han used sign language at the 10th-anniversary event. Han’s fans praised his professionalism and principled approach in choosing endorsed brands.
Speaking of CAMEL Camel’s bold outdoor brand slogan, “Take on the world—Camel’s fierce,” which exudes personality and a challenging spirit, Han Han himself is a big fan. “The slogan conveys bold individuality and the courage to challenge—it instantly brings to mind the F1 spirit: pushing the limits of life to challenge the limits of speed.” On the F1 track, seeing Han Han and seeing CAMEL Camel is like witnessing “fierce” individuals scaling new heights in their fields—it’s truly electrifying.
Unwavering ambition — drifting and taking on little motorcycles
The online buzz around the F1 10th-anniversary racing suit drama clearly hasn’t dampened Han Han’s mood. Following his earlier Weibo post featuring a self-taken “drifting” photo, Han himself uploaded another adorable “challenging little motorcycles” image to Weibo on the 19th. In just a short time, the post garnered over 50,000 reposts and comments, showcasing his strong influence and appeal. Some netizens even posted photos of mini toy cars, “inviting” Han Han to keep up the challenges.