As F1 grows in popularity in the United States, more and more A-list celebrities are drawn to the race.
F1 fans love the fact that F1 is considered the pinnacle of motorsport. They have enjoyed a recent rise in popularity in the US, and seeing celebrities lined up on the starting grid further fuels the growth of the sport and creates a special bond between fans and drivers. born.
“You learn that the unexpected happens on race weekends. You never know who's going to show up in the paddock, so it creates intrigue and excitement.” One Mercedes fan said that during last season's London Grand Prix, Tom Cruise He mentioned a pit stop at the Mercedes garage.
MIAMI, FL – MAY 7: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick in the Red Bull garage during the F1 Miami Grand Prix held at the Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – MAY 7: LL Cool J walks the grid before running at the F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire, Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MAY 7: Shakira and Tom Cruise walk on the grid before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo credit: Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 18: Gordon Ramsay on the grid at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, USA. (Photo provided by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 18: Brad Pitt enters the paddock during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – MAY 7: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott meets Canas City Chiefs quarterback before the F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida. , talks with Patrick Mahomes. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire, Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – MAY 7: Vin Diesel is seen ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategul T/Anadolu Agency, Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 18: Terry Crews on the grid at the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, USA. (Photo provided by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 18: Lupita Nyong'o on the grid at the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, USA. (Photo provided by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 18: Shaquille O'Neal attends Sports Illustrated Club SI during the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Justin Bieber during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Las Vegas, USA on November 18, 2023 (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MAY 7: Michelle Rodriguez, as Spain's Fernando Alonso and the Aston Martin F1 Team take to the grid before the Miami F1 Grand Prix held at the Miami International Autodrome on May 7. Ludacris, Venus Williams and Serena Williams watch grid presentation, 2023, Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Gracen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 18: American former professional basketball player Shaquille O'Neal attends the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix to be held at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MAY 7: VIP guests spotted during the F1 Miami Grand Prix held at the Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Paolo Pedicelli ATPImages/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MAY 7: Vin Diesel watches from the grid at the F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Gracen/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MAY 7: Will.i.am watches in the paddock before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rudy Kalesevoli/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MAY 7: Roger Federer walks on the grid before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo credit: Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – MAY 6: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez walk through the paddock before final practice ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on May 6, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo courtesy of Clive Mason – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 18: Paris Hilton poses during the grid before the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. (Photo credit: Tayfun Cokun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – MAY 7: Nick Jonas walks the grid before running the F1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire, Getty Images)
Who participated in the Miami Grand Prix?
From Tom Cruise and Shakira to the Jonas Brothers and Vin Diesel to first-timers like Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix will be short on top players That never happened.
The Miami Grand Prix quickly became one of America's most popular racing events. Celebrities from all over the country flocked to South Florida to take part in the race.
Despite only being in its second year, many famous athletes and celebrities decided to make a quick pit stop during the event's break.
Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Roger Federer and Jake Paul are some of Miami's biggest names.
Stars gather in Las Vegas
Sin City hosted its first Grand Prix last year and there was no shortage of celebrities strolling around the F1 paddock.
While the world's greatest drivers took to the Strip during the inaugural F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, star athletes were out to show their support for their favorite teams.
The star-studded turnout came a day after Brad Pitt was spotted on the grid and in the stands during a practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday night.
In a TikTok video shared by ESPN, the 59-year-old actor can be seen walking around during a practice session and in another video in the pit lane. Pitt's attendance comes during the production of an upcoming Apple Original movie in which he plays veteran F1 driver Sonny Hayes.
Among the elite partygoers were actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Casey Affleck, Jon Hamm, Sofia Vergara, Zach Braff and Nina Dobrev. professional athletes James Harden, Shaun White, and Odell Beckham Jr.; Musicians include Justin Bieber, Wiz Khalifa, Leon Bridges, and Tyga. Models Ashley Graham, Karlie Kloss, and many more.
Who showed up in Austin?
Here are the celebrities who party with F1 drivers in Texas.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is seen chatting with Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes garage before the F1 United States Grand Prix held at the Circuit of the Americas on October 22, 2023. It was witnessed.
Drew Barrymore – The actress and talk show host stopped by during Red Bull race practice.
Adam Driver – The “Star Wars” actor was walking through the paddock during practice.
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” actress Rachel Brosnahan visited Scuderia Alpha Tauri before qualifying.
Fencer Miles Chumley Watson, singer-songwriter Joe Jonas and actress Chloë Grace Moretz were also on the grid.
In addition to the Miami race scheduled for May, this year's F1 schedule includes two further races in the United States. Game 19 will be held in Austin, Texas from October 20th to 22nd, and Game 22 will be held in Las Vegas from November 24th to 26th.
F1 has been steadily gaining viewers and new fans in the US since the debut of Netflix's documentary series Drive to Survive, now in its sixth season.
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