Charles Leclerc: MONACO'S F1 hero!

[@PRP13]

By far the most entertaining individual promoting his passion for F1. It’s not an F1 race week without Kym. Thank you for the amazing work you and your son do.

[@Daniel-x8b6g]

It’s the white with black when the the boat captain said hit this little boat

[@rickkuny6591]

No no no Kym. This race was pure poetry for Leclair! It would’ve been a grave in justice to have your young Aussie friend on the top step in Monaco this year. It was Charles time. After so many disappointments for so many years this one was a Disney fairytale ending. You’re young man has many years and many races ahead of him to prove his own dominance and I’m sure he will

[@amc657]

Mr. Monaco the winner himself. Fantastic race Charles👌🏻👍🏼💪🏼💥🏆

[@Scaramouche_Anonym]

Love the background infos. Thank you Kym

[@KymIllman]

You are so welcome!

[@AlexHedges]

It must be a dream traveling around the world taking pictures of the fastest cars on earth

[@MrKh4O]

It is and we contribute to that. So, pat yourself on the back for this 😉

[@BeckettEdwards-zs5lq]

Uhhhhhh Bugatti???

[@itsallGudmin]

Charles brought it home 🥹... Hope that media fellas doing ok after that checo crash

[@fepatton]

"And we'll pay you _extra_ if you can get Martin Brundle to confuse you with someone else on TV." The race win clearly meant the world to Charles, but it seemed to me that even Prince Albert was getting emotional. It sure looked like he was holding back a tear or two!

[@Emperorvalse]

That was a highlight. The entire Royal Family was clearly emotional, especially the younger ones in the second row, you can see that as the drivers came out. The Prince's willingness to show emotions and hug the drivers is so different from the the normal dignatories that award the trophies and let's not get started on the British Royals.

[@dirtbike4life420]

your videos have been far more entertaining than the race was this weekend! enjoyable content as always, thanks. see you in Montreal in a few weeks!

[@KymIllman]

I’ll be there

[@mattblack6736]

F1 is more than the race day.

[@dirtbike4life420]

@@mattblack6736 it certainly is. It’s such a fun weekend+

[@DrAlex82]

When I first read the story about the photographer, I was hoping it's not you. But as usual, you were close to the action.

[@johnqdoe]

I’m surprised K Mag wasn’t driving that boat too 😂

[@davidbee8178]

LOL . . . you sir, get the checkered flag and the win for the best comment :-) cheers !

[@steveclegg1961]

💦🚤🤯 Me too

[@claytonknight3078]

Can't stop laughing!

[@prospect8696]

I was actually looking for you on tv. So glad to hear your ok?

[@brunom6153]

Big hug from Portugal Kym!

[@gamerriley]

Great video again Kym. Thanks for keeping us real fans, and the odd celebrity, informed of what happens during the weekend of the Monaco GP.

[@smartrn1]

Guys please - it’s ONE race. It’s unique. No changes are necessary. Watch only the qualifying if you want more excitement.

[@wanttogetupgoahead]

Fascinating coverage of a fascinating circuit. Thank you, Kym! Enjoy Barcelona!

[@crab3696]

Winning Monaco GP is not easy! Congrats to Charles for a truly heartfelt win in his home country. It was really awesome and good to see the Ferrari team celebrate 🥳

[@korylp6219]

Still the best first hand accounts of races to date! Great context building and a real insight into F1. I would love to see a vid on your raw images to final edit and to know if you get any “special” privileges with any teams 😉

[@KymIllman]

I get no special privileges with teams and I very rarely do anything in terms of editing apart from applying one of my presets, and doing some cropping. I upload about 400 images a day so there is no time for anything fancy.

[@dawnfaller4535]

Another feel good, exciting & emotional win for F1! Great for the sport & the fans! Humongous congrats to Charles! 👊🏽🥇🎉 Brilliant content of the Monaco race I enjoyed immensely…thank you so much! 🙌🏽

[@Solo_Traveller101]

HI Kym, I'm a new subscriber to your channel. Boy! I am so enyoying the F1 insider info you are providing. This is exactly what I've always wondered about. I also like your 'blurbs' at the end of some of your videos. It makes me realise that I'm not the only one who can't get the right words out whilst trying to record content. Thanks for the great work!

[@ellyelzinga01]

So glad to hear that no one got seriously hurt in both the on-track and off-track crash. I hope the Italian photographer will recover quickly from which ever injury he has. And the people walking there when the boat came crashing in were so, so lucky. Very happy for Charles that he finally got to win his home race!

[@martinlanders6135]

Enjoy Barcelona Kym! I popped the big question to my wife at the beautiful Sagrada Familia there back in ‘06 😊 Looking forward to lots more of your great content 👍🏻

[@KymIllman]

So cool!

[@davidbee8178]

You sir, are a really fine FINE presenter of all that is Formula One along with your truly amazing well taken images - absolutely LOVE your site. You, along with Peter Windsor are the real deal . . . the rest are pretty well amateur charlatans profiting off of the popularity of F1 with their sensationalistic titled KZbins :-) THANK YOU for keeping your titles so well grounded! I've also had the good fortune of being involved in racing along with the huge privilege of meeting such likeable FIA luminaries as Prof.Syd Watkins and Race Director Charlie Whiting so I can easily separate out the B.S. banter that goes nowhere and is sometimes disrespectful to teams and people who make up the sport we all adore. Once again thank you Kym for keeping it real WHILE being so entertaining !!! And did I mention the PICTURES ? :-) Cheers from Montreal . . . hope to see you here in just a few days !!!

[@roguecamel1828]

Lances display of track dominance and race command was great to see ,

[@l8k647]

Recommended a friend in Newport Beach, California to follow your channel. More and more people are asking me about F1, so I’ll keep sending them your way. Thank you for the great photos and info!

[@dougmccallum2368]

Best background on the race! Really appreciate hearing about the aftermath of the Perez crash and the well-being of those people near the barrier. Bonus boat crash info seen nowhere else!

[@claytonknight3078]

These guys earn their paycheck for this race alone! The focus it takes is amazing.

[@eurocon]

So much more than the title suggests, another fascinating vid!

[@KymIllman]

Glad you think so!

[@ch_the_3rd72]

Was glad to see everyone was ok. I saw some video of the crash from the other side of the fence. Scary for sure

[@MimMdance]

I am delighted for Charles. And, must say, Monaco is a stunning venue to race. The red Ferraris and yellow McLaren cars in the lead must have helped for some vintage photos. This race feels iconic already.

[@spac3mansp1ff]

Kym, you were the first person I thought of when all this happened. Glad it ended well.

[@MTechn1k]

Loved seeing the yachtmaster on the wrist and the update about the fancy watches out and about for the weekend!

[@ZachJohnson5]

Thank you for the insight on the boat crash, was wondering what all went down.

[@bumblezee]

Kym has entered his elite years in f1 race week content! Glad I get to see him at his prime in the sport

[@KymIllman]

Thanks for your kind words

[@JMV-007]

Hey Kym...F1 should have you on retainer just based on the interest you generate through your F1 videos...another good one!

[@KymIllman]

Sterling idea.

[@schmoab]

Great video, Kym. Lots of background info we don’t get here in the States. It’s a miracle all the wheels of Sergio’s car stayed inside the track. Also Anya Taylor-Joy was there and was very gracious with Martin on grid walk.

[@Marbeary]

What I love about the modern f1 cars is the safety they have for both the drivers and audience.

[@handihondo2621]

Another great review from a professional photographer at the track. good job Mr Kym

[@KymIllman]

Much appreciated!

[@stephenkeough7975]

Great round up of a spectacular setting for a grand prix, Monaco is unique as a race track but I would love to see the safety of the circuit improved, and spice up the race a bit with 2-3 mandatory pit stops would make the race really juicy. great stuff

[@tuftofflowers]

what a Sunday it was!!!

[@migy5031]

Cheers Kym! Keep living your best life! ✌️

[@JayEnn-p6b]

That was a great parade with Charles leading the procession.

[@guenthermichaels5303]

Kym, your video reports keep getting better and better. I think SKY should hire you to do the Starting grid walk through.

[@raydriver7300]

Loved the video, Kym. Have a great time in Barcelona 🌞

[@Cherry-bc5jf]

Kym, I'm sure you'll listen to Australian anthem in F1 soon since Oscar is very highly likely to be celebrated with his 1st win in F1 race near future 🙏

[@timdavis1877]

Great content Kym!

[@xRicCi]

Great Video! Looking forward to seeing you in Montreal, Will reach out next week!

[@KymIllman]

Sounds good!

[@ArmaniStudio]

Great video my friend Kym!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nnonotnow]

The Monte Carlo Grand Exhibition. But I love it. Congratulations Sean Le Clerc!

[@rokaxiv]

thanks for the pictures of the crews replacing the guard rails, sky sports didn't show 1 second of it while they were waffling on trying to kill time which i found odd

[@aerobliss]

Very nice video. Thank you for sharing this with us

[@KymIllman]

Thanks for visiting

[@karenswarts-ot7pv]

It’s all beautiful but thank you soooooo much for Alessandro Fusaro in the video thank you

[@KymIllman]

No problem 😊

[@alistairmills7608]

Love your work Kym

[@KymIllman]

So glad!

[@jancam464]

No one noticed the cheeky product placement of your bucket hats on the shelving unit behind you? Brilliant Kym.

[@KymIllman]

well done for spotting them. Unfortunately, they’ve all sold out. I should’ve ordered more. Anyway a new release early next year.

[@krynauw.otto8]

So glad for Oscar! Next world champion I hope!

[@gregmcpherson5671]

When I saw the video of the crash with photographers running, I had to check if you were among them.

[@Emjay_1922]

When I first saw footage of that boat crash I thought it was fake. But believed it when I saw your yt short.

[@Cmoredebris]

Forget paying the so called "stars" for showing up. I would encourage F1 to pay Kym 100k euros per race for his excellent reporting.

[@archielundy3131]

Love Liam Cunningham!! He had the single best line in GoT - "Nothing f's you harder than time". 🤕

[@KymIllman]

Lovely man.

[@subone1026]

love the way you told this 😊

[@KymIllman]

I'm so glad!

[@dongrandmaster3787]

Stay passionate closing is now your trademark, kym.

[@Housestationlive]

this race is so controversial between the ones who adores this venue and the ones who hates it. at least it leaves no one indifferent.

[@gracechadi]

*Prince Charles for the Win 🏆. Monaco secured > Championship next. Charles, Carlos, Daniel + 2024 = 🏆🏆🏆*

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@caglaiynem]

If im not wrong the hotel photo you so randomly put here is the one i had stayed a few weeks ago in Turkey which is in a city probably only known by Turkish people so I had a good laugh when l realized that 😂

[@kurtcraig3421]

great bts content. loving the vids

[@johnnyv5995]

We'll see you soon in Montreal :)

[@KymIllman]

I will be there

[@MikeChinchilla]

Kym love your content, you have to talk to pato o’ward after his last lap battle in Indianapolis 500, i love F1 but after watching the to races Mónaco is Just tradition!

[@KymIllman]

Messaged him today. He’s gutted.

[@MikeChinchilla]

@@KymIllman you should do another report on him, he should be in F1 some day

[@JudyGardner-s6d]

Race you mean parade 😮

[@slondinium]

93 years it was a historic victory.

[@Daniel-x8b6g]

His boat is the black swan one

[@OswaldoMartinezAviles]

Lots of celebrities were at Monaco, and even Benjamin Franklin dressed up as Michael Douglas was there!

[@brucedargavel5336]

Hey Kym! Check out F1 on water in Barcelona.... the America's Cup boats are all there practising with 90 odd days until the event begins! PS. We watch all your videos up here on the Great Barrier Reef! Stay Passionate!

[@KymIllman]

Thanks for the tip

[@brucedargavel5336]

The Brits have Mercedes F1 doing heaps of design collaboration on their Foils. So there's your story link. Cheers

[@paulsven7923]

The race exposed the farcical heavy and big car design that is absolutely unsuitable for this track. It was the worst race for some time as far as spectators are concerned

[@dcgfmb]

Thanks for the great videos. I enjoy following the greatest linkedin troll James Clutterbuck. You should find him at one of the races and get a picture with him. A real fun sounding fellow!

[@KymIllman]

I will check it out

[@ctpmark]

No talk on the alpine duo clanger.. and the lucky Spaniard keeping his 3rd position due to both haas demolition crew and the slow start the kick sauber that was behind them saved his spot.

[@KymIllman]

Unfortunately, I can only be in one place at one time

[@SPARKEY4]

Qualifying was excellent Make the race more like qualifying Ultrasoft and super soft tires only. This would mean three or four pit stops

[@esciteach7997]

yes, it was the best for F1 for Charles (Lando, Carlos. . ) I keep saying "Max wins by 20 'minutes' every race." As far as paying celebs, I live in USA (born in Brooklyn, grew up in Queens) so nothing surprises us, nor do we care if a billion dollar company (F1, Mercedes, who ever) pays a celeb to show up.

[@aidanchatfield]

What about the Alpine cars Crashing in to each other going into the tunnel i think ocon is going to get a big fine from the team or will not race for a couple races did you get any pictures of that crash

[@KymIllman]

Didn’t see that, had to cover two crashes some distance apart

[@sjaadbj5564]

Hi Kym, do you have chance to photograph Nicholas Galitzine, new breakout actor? He went to Monaco GP under Tag Heuer brand and presented the pole tyre to Charles.

[@KymIllman]

Doesn’t ring a bell

[@sjaadbj5564]

​@@KymIllman it's okay Kym, tq. Nicholas is the lead actor opposite Anne Hathaway in Prime's 'The Idea of You' so he was on the rise now. Rumours say Nick will go to Monza, so maybe you'll see him then😉

[@Toastybear1]

Are we all just going to ignore the flatulence at 12:20? I respect the confidence….

[@paulmerritt418]

Lots and lots of action considering the lack of overtaking. Congrats to Charles.

[@michaelcooper4986]

You forgot about siya kolisi (South African rugby captain sporting the red bull colours) Martin spoke to him on hes grid-walk

[@mexicanopdb]

The funniest part of the weekend was definitely that boat going onto the pier, how drunk you have to be to do that in plain daylight, wouldn't have been funny if someone was hurt but thankfully that didn't happen

[@terryrobertson8382]

Good video Kym. I was sweating bullets watching the race hoping Charles could finally win it. Question: Do you think Esteban Ocon will be in the Alpine car at the Canada GP? I'm doubting it myself.

[@HoopleHeadUSA]

Now that Charles has won his home race, we can retire Monaco.

[@74_pelicans]

Until auther LECLERC makes it into f1

[@mattyb9067]

Is photographing F1 your full time job @KymIllman?

[@Housestationlive]

zhou overtaking the medical car is kind of scarying moment!

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

I think not only did the top ten start and finish in the same place but they also had the same position for each lap by the lap by lap positions. This has apparently neve happened before.

[@raleshramnand2675]

...And you just did a previous video explaining how close photographers get to the action

[@KymIllman]

Yep

[@jcee8493]

And now that a Monégasque has finally won the Monaco GP, let's go out on a high and retire this race track.

[@daveao686]

2nd Monégasque!

[@jcee8493]

@@daveao686 Ok, I'll rephrase it for you. "Leclerc is the first-ever Monegasque driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix in the world championship era."

[@dougmccallum2368]

The Monaco GP reminds me of the last stage of the Tour de France where the overall winner is uncontested. It is a parade, but parades can be entertaining. If you want a dose of real racing, just wait for the Indy 500 to start later in the day.

[@Lance-Stroll]

I don't understand why RB didn't box max around lap 40. Everybody else was grandma-ing it. He could've had hard tires for 38 laps and pushing them to use their tires. While only losing 1 position

[@peterh9238]

As a Marshall, we are told to never lean against the barrier during a race.

[@kevinianallen]

Sorry Kym, cannot agree in terms of Monaco it is the most boring race of the year, they need to do something to the track or scrap the race...

[@roythousand13]

No, I disagree!

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Smaller and more agile cars. A clip of the classic F1 cars race I saw, was great and exciting even without overtaking.

[@omarspost]

Yes and no. Yes there's very little overtaking, but there's always an incident or 2. It's tricky circuit with very little give. Motorsport heritage of the town makes it synonymous with F1, so it'll never be scrapped. 2026 rules will make the cars noticeably smaller. Hopefully this will help a little. I do agree they need to create overtaking opportunities, but there's next to no track layout options in Monaco.

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

The cars are too big for the track now IMO. What they should do is make it into more of a "Goodwood" style weekend. Have a shoot out for fastest lap. Have lots of historics and classic race cars doing demo runs etc. I honestly think it will be lapped up as the kind of event to be seen at.

[@foryousten]

Monaco gives absolutely everything what I like about F1 👌🥰

[@kovaci0000007]

When was the last time there was a brother 1-2 finish?

[@VopsVops]

12:21 👀

[@thomaskunz3726]

The next Bugatti might be named LeClerc ;-)

[@Muddicker]

you are the luckiest guy on the planet doing this job

[@steveclegg1961]

You make your own luck in life😊

[@andicookson]

Setting for a race was amazing but there was no racing!! I felt let down. Driving 4 seconds slower

[@kevindimauro9689]

Did they start in the same order that they finished or did they finish in the same order that they started ???