A social media stunt may have cost one Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport owner a six-figure repair bill after the car’s carbon fiber rear wing audibly cracked under the weight of an attempted squat.
Automotive content creator Alex Gonzales, known online as @fxalexg, recently shared a video to Instagram showing himself climbing onto the fixed rear wing of his ultra-rare Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport — a $4 million hypercar engineered for extreme downforce and track performance. Moments later, while squatting atop the wing, a loud crack can be heard, suggesting that the high-tech aerodynamic component was compromised.
The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport generates approximately 50 kilograms (110 pounds) more downforce than the standard Chiron, thanks in part to its large fixed carbon fiber rear wing. While the structure is designed to endure forces from wind at speeds north of 200 mph, it’s not rated for static loads like a person’s full bodyweight — particularly not during a stress-intensive movement like a squat.
Bugatti has not commented on the incident, and the full extent of the damage is not yet confirmed. However, carbon fiber repairs, especially on low-production hypercars, are known to be prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. Some owners speculate that the cost of replacing the spoiler — if it cannot be repaired — could easily surpass $100,000, given the bespoke nature of the Pur Sport’s components.
While many social media users were quick to condemn the stunt, others expressed morbid curiosity about the final repair bill. Either way, the viral clip has reignited debate over the risks and responsibilities of content creation involving high-end exotic cars — particularly those built for performance, not parkour.