Elon Musk Surprises Fans by Bringing His 3-Year-Old Son to the F1 Grand Prix in Austin Amid Grimes Custody Dispute

In a shocking (but not entirely surprising) move, Elon Musk was spotted at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, with his 3-year-old son, X Æ A-12.

The appearance of Musk and his son comes amid an ongoing legal battle between Musk and his ex-girlfriend Grimes over custody of their son. Grimes filed a lawsuit against Musk in September 2023, accusing him of not allowing her to see their son.

Musk, however, didn’t seem to let the legal dispute get to him. He and his son had a great time at the track, watching the drivers compete and enjoying the lively atmosphere.

“It’s great to see Elon spending time with his son,” one fan commented on social media. “Hopefully he and Grimes can work out their differences and raise their son together.”

“I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to bring a 3-year-old to such a loud event,” another wrote. “But I guess Elon Musk knows best.”

This isn’t the first time Musk has brought his son to a public event. In 2022, he took X Æ A-12 to a space summit in Starbase, Texas.

“I want my kids to be exposed to the world,” Musk explained in an interview. “I believe it’s important for them to learn and experience new things.”

However, some have suggested that Musk is using his children to burnish his image. “It’s hard not to feel like Elon Musk is trying to project an image of a loving father,” one critic wrote. “But do his actions match what he says?”

It is unclear at this time whether Musk and his son’s appearance at the F1 Grand Prix will have any impact on the legal battle between him and Grimes. However, one thing is certain: it has attracted media and public attention.

We will continue to monitor this story and update you as more information becomes available.