Ivan Gette’s trip to Bahrain for the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix on April 13, 2025, was an unforgettable experience with rare access to the heart of Formula 1.
As an artist, Gette has collaborated with collectors around the world, including many high-profile athletes and public figures. One of them is Pierre Aubameyang, who has collected Gette’s work since 2019, beginning with a piece created to celebrate Aubameyang’s Golden Boot during his time at Arsenal. That painting now hangs proudly in his private collection.
In Bahrain, Gette and Aubameyang enjoyed the Grand Prix together thanks to Ferrari, who invited them for a full paddock experience. They visited the garages, saw the cars up close and observed the meticulous preparation that defines race day.
One highlight of the weekend was Gette’s meeting with Lewis Hamilton, where the two briefly spoke about art and motorsport. For Gette, the most meaningful part of trips like this is meeting remarkable individuals from around the world, exchanging stories and finding inspiration. These moments naturally filter into his creative process, becoming subtle layers that shape how he expresses energy, movement and emotion in his work.
