A video posted on X shows Gordon Ramsay letting a young fan sit in his Ferrari F40, a car valued between £2 million and £4 million. The footage captures the celebrity chef approaching the red sports car as fans gathered to take pictures, and he singled out a young boy for a special interaction.
Moment the Chef Hands Over the Keys
In the clip, Ramsay greets the boy, saying: "Hello mate, you good?" He then hands the child the keys to the Ferrari and tells him: "Jump in." The boy climbs inside while Ramsay takes videos and photographs of the moment.
After the delighted boy gets out of the car, Ramsay walks around and spots a parking ticket tucked under the windscreen wiper. He jokes to the young fan: "Is this yours?"
Social Media Reaction
The interaction drew praise from X users. One person described it as "absolutely class," adding that he was "jealous" of the young fan who got the chance to sit inside the Ferrari.
Another user, Matt Casey, wrote: "A really good exchange between Gordon Ramsey and a young fella, the parking fine!" A third said: "Ramsey is a genuinely decent guy to be fair," while a fourth commented: "What a lovely thing to do, legend."
Further responses included "Love Ramsey! Used to hate him but warmed massively over last few years" and "Made that young lads year! He'll remember this forever. Well done @GordonRamsay - awesome!"
Ramsay's Culinary Career
Gordon Ramsay rose to prominence as a competitive chef in the late 1990s. His restaurant group, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, has been awarded 17 Michelin stars throughout his career, and his signature venue, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, London, has held three Michelin stars since 2001.
He operates dozens of other restaurants across the UK, United States, France, Asia, and the Middle East, ranging from fine dining to more casual burger and pizza spots.
