Tech billionaire Elon Musk was spotted at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, accompanied by his 3-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii. The rare public appearance comes as Musk is embroiled in a high-profile custody battle with Grimes, the mother of three of his children.

A Father-Son Day at the Races

Musk and little X Æ A-Xii, whom he affectionately calls “X,” were seen enjoying the high-speed action of the F1 event. Dressed casually, Musk was seen carrying his son as they walked through the paddock area, with X sporting protective earmuffs to shield him from the roar of the race cars.

The Formula 1 event in Austin is one of the most prestigious races in the sport, and Musk, a known fan of advanced technology and engineering, has previously attended F1 events.

Custody Dispute with Grimes

This public outing comes amid ongoing legal battles between Musk and Grimes (Claire Boucher) over custody of their three children:

X Æ A-Xii (3)
Exa Dark Sideræl (2)
Techno Mechanicus (age undisclosed)

Grimes recently took to social media, accusing Musk of ignoring urgent medical concerns regarding one of their children. She also expressed frustration over alleged difficulties in reaching Musk privately about their children’s welfare.

Musk’s Growing Family and Legal Challenges

Musk, currently the world’s wealthiest man, has a total of 13 children from multiple relationships. He shares five children with his first wife, Justine Wilson, and three more with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.

Despite the ongoing custody dispute, Musk appeared relaxed and in high spirits at the F1 event, engaging with racing professionals and fellow high-profile attendees.

What’s Next?

With no public statements from Musk or Grimes about the custody battle’s progress, fans and followers are left wondering how the situation will unfold. One thing is certain: Musk continues to balance his hectic life as a tech mogul, father, and public figure, all while navigating the challenges of co-parenting in the spotlight.