via Reuters

Red Bull events are all about collaboration and the F1 team has always been happy to entertain celebrities. From Pharell Williams to Paris Hilton, many celebrities have been spotted at Red Bull Energy Stations over the years. But one of the most iconic collaborations has to be the one with Tom Cruise.

Back in 2011, Hollywood star Tom Cruise collaborated with Red Bull’s show team, resulting in one of their most-watched films with over 14 million views on YouTube. Cruise was invited to drive a Formula 1 car at the Willow Springs Raceway in California, with driving lessons provided by David Coulthard. And 12 years after the incident, as reported by formule1.nl Coulthard shared why he was not that excited to meet Tom before they spoke.

David Coulthard’s disapproval of Tom Cruise’s management

David Coulthard is one of F1’s most iconic drivers with over 13 Grand Prix victories and 62 podium finishes under his belt. There was an incident that he recalled before meeting Tom Cruise that has come to light after 12 years. While talking about Tom Cruise, Coulthard said, “His management told us beforehand something like: ‘don’t approach him yourself, he will come to you’, things like that. But when Tom arrived he was friendliness itself, shook hands with all the mechanics, and brought his son with him.”

Currently serving as an analyst at Viaplay, Coulthard’s expertise in the racing world contributes to the success of the team’s ventures. So it’s no shock that stardom does not affect Coulthard. He was shaken by the way his management started setting rules on the team but spoke about Tom’s down-to-earth personality.