F1 ROOKIES: the HIGHS and LOWS

[@KaylaW-24]

It’s nice to see rookies on the grid. Shows the future 🤍

[@charlybianchi]

Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by the Cuban Army.

[@santiuc2172]

i was going to say that!

[@dominikdalek]

@@santiuc2172 Yeah, same :D

[@Alejandro_Magno.]

They had planned to also take Stirling Moss, but Fangio asked them to only take him because Moss was newly married and his wife would suffer a lot, and they accepted. For things like that, his rivals carried him around when he won, he was a gentleman in and out of the car.

[@OJAUS]

Cuban revolutionaries, not the army at that time.

[@darrenhorsburgh701]

Dinner with Racers has done 4 podcasts about this event.

[@pao_2031]

The two main problems for the rookies are that the F1 fanbase is very fickle, and the media loves to ramp up certain narratives for sensationalism. The best thing they can do in early days is keep a low profile and maintain decent results. Have a Piastri-style mentality and you're safe, but if you're going to play to the gallery, that's a very slippery slope

[@StuPreeceNZ]

Bro forgot Jack, his own countryman. So many new rookies, what a time for the sport

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Was just thinking the same thing! Jack D is such a great ambassador for F1.

[@rainey06au]

Mick gonna be on the blower to Kym

[@ABlockBeats]

Colapinto, Kimi, Max, Lewis hopefully.. the grid is going to be INSANE.

[@DianaMarujo]

It's probably one of my fav videos from Kym ❤

[@mptyyegdlc]

I am genuinely worried about how Colapinto's fame had skyrocketed right now. I am happy by his success in F1 so far and I hope he continues that way. But it scares me how fast all this stuff had happened to this 21 year old guy. He was (almost) completely unknown 2 months ago, and now he is under the sights of virtually an entire continent. He went from being a (relatively) regular man to become a god-like figure for pretty much all the spanish-speaking audienceof on this planet.

[@ge12355]

He has been a celebrity en Argentina for at least a year before F1, he had the opportunity to adapt to that first

[@MarianopolisMarianopolis-yq8mo]

Dont worry he is prepared ..and expectations here are big ..if you are a priest in Argentina you can be a Pope ... if you kick a ball ..Messi or Maradona. Deal with it or go home. And Franco is ready

[@anagcbr8636]

Lo endiosan y lo condenan rápido... es un chico y un ser humano. Ojalá esté bien rodeado - porque cuando se llega alto todos quieren a piece of the cake ​@@MarianopolisMarianopolis-yq8mo

[@Alejandro_Magno.]

21 years old is a good age, for example Antonelli, who just turned 18, already has a seat. Franco has matured a lot living alone on the other side of the world at 14 years old. He is an experienced driver, a rookie only in F1 like everyone when they arrive.

[@D4v4-y6o]

Don't worry about it. We always love our sportsmen. He will always be loved and respected in Argentina. Unfortunately a lot of countries don't know how to support people who make them happy even for a little bit during their struggles. We know how to work hard and how to help and supoort each other. So really, don't worry about it.

[@fanaticdavid]

What a great video! Top notch, Kym! As outsiders and fans of the sports, we often just see all the glitz and glam. And sure, the drivers may make a lot of money doing what they do. But being scrutinized by everyone in F1 and millions of people around the world is not a simple thing to manage. You can't please everyone and the haters will get into your head if you don't have some thick skin. Thank you Kym for highlighting the flip side of the coin.

[@garrybenson]

Kym, superb video. Well thought through, considered and thoughtful. Your content shows how much you love your job and the people you meet in this sport. Your perepective is a lovely reflection on you and your team. Keep it up. Best F1 content on KZbin. Your Cork, Ireland connection👍

[@valen961]

7:00 Fangio was kidnapped in Cuba

[@BrianKKip]

You did not mention Jack Doohan

[@wishhhv9157]

This is great stuff Kym. Very necessary education for lots of fans (especially the ones who are new to the sport). The proximity to the drivers the ticket affords makes people forget they are humans too and have good/bad/tough days. So, again, this is very important info for people to understand and respect drivers' boundaries. ❤

[@Max_Flashheart]

The new juniors are a breath of fresh air for F1

[@nicolaspringles5560]

Go Franco!!!

[@ElizabethStone-TolcherJames]

It annoys me how some people think they are entitled to a picture or autograph. Just on tiktok today myself and alot of others were arguing in the comments because they weren't happy that Lando didn't stop for the people waiting. One person was even saying how lando should stay there and sign something for every single person there even if it took over an hour which is crazy. A lot of people need to realise that they also have things to do and they stop when they can but they can't always do it.

[@teamredgutz399]

Spot on. Charles was so besieged by fans at the 2024 Montreal GP that he ended up hiding in the back of a van to drive to the track and then popped out the back of the van when it parked in his driver parking space! Quite a surprise!

[@bradkoerner1]

Wow, Kim! What an incredibly well written and edited segment! So positive, balanced and kind. Such great content is such an extreme rarity!

[@bigdamnhero2297]

Some people seem to forget drivers or not, they are just people like us with feelings and emotions. Everyone of us can screw up and even they do, while it is easy to judge from a distance, or on social media, most of us would crumble in their shoes with the pressure drivers have to face each day. There's a fine line between constructive criticism and outright toxicity!

[@ArimyLoreley]

There are so many viewers and so few likes on this video. Come on people, let's show this man some love and appreciation for his hard work!

[@JC-lu4se]

He’s got a very privileged life so I think he doesn’t need the dopamine hits from likes.

[@daphnelovesL]

Kym you have great video's/footage!

[@ianwright7652]

Brilliant insight as usual Kim

[@franciswright7396]

Another great video. I love photography and f1. Your behind the scenes vids are superb!

[@rickkuny6591]

Absolutely splendid and thoughtful video

[@benlincoln7358]

Love having the young f2 guys breaking through to f1. It was looking a little bleak 3 years ago.

[@johnqdoe]

Do people actually take internet comments and DMs seriously these days? Come on people 😂

[@janebrown3096]

Liam is driving for his life, just like any other driver on the track, he is a great young man. I wish him well in his new life in F1 go for it Liam

[@pao_2031]

He needs to learn to pick his battles wisely though. Only 2 races and already he has incidents with a fifth of the drivers on the grid...

[@robertmerrill4018]

You always have a different perspective on F-1, really enjoy your post

[@teknikairaoulolgandessabek4102]

Hi Kym, regarding F1 personalities being kidnapped, you should know that the great Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped during the Havana Grand Prix by Cuban revolutionaries all the way back in 1958.

[@markmcarthur4353]

It would be a very tough world I'm sure but the highs, wow can be so high. Good report.

[@archielundy3131]

Your everyday content is awesome but this was next level. Great stuff. TY.

[@antonpirulero1944]

Great vid! More outtakes would be nice!! 😉

[@KymIllman]

There's a whole separate vid of just outtakes. Check it out.

Kim, está buena la mirada desde un fotógrafo, yo fuí Reportero Gráfico toda mi vida, y captamos "cosas" en cuanto a la fama y falta de costumbre en las abalanchas de gente, creo que Franco Colapinto está muy preparado para todo eso !!! Un abrazo enorme

[@danlowe6923]

Great post Kym

[@itsallGudmin]

Franco better get that Torro Rosso seat

[@PaulGrubbs-dg5or]

2:00 and Zhou....fun fact, zhou's dad is just as wealthy, if not more, than Lawrence Stroll. You wonder why he is still here

[@Skeletalscenes]

Love the New Amsterdam merch Kym!

[@unwoundsteak17]

I think if a driver says something stupid, then what they say and the context around it should determine what happens to them. Vips said the most widely known racial slur on the planet, and was in my opinion rightfully sacked. However, lets say for example Ollie bearman says he doesn't like chinese food, and that pisses off the entire population of china. sure, it would have been better if he didn't say it, but it would be really stupid if he got fired for it and had his whole career come to an end over it. context is necessary for stuff like this, as well as what is actually said

[@jimkear6749]

Love your content and insights. Love having a member option. But gotta warn you, KZbin heavies up member-only suggestions on our "walls" and they already do a poor job with suggestions and won't let us filter our paid-content suggestions.... so our only recourse is to unsubscribe and circle back manually, eventually...maybe. Need you to know as this will start to impact your subscriber base.

[@samdoyle9048]

great video

[@snmex]

They are already under their own personal pressure and many things around them do not help. I totally understand when they want to be on their own surrounded only by the people they are comfortable with and avoiding media. I have no idea what it represents to be a F1 driver but I know about pressure, you want to be left alone.

[@michelleferrero8206]

Thank you

[@ElPierdolito]

Very interesting Sir Illman, thank you ... was that you in the Philippines?

[@ajoash]

De Vries came with so much confidence but was humbled real quick. Also being a Red Bull driver is always high pressure

[@CraigHumphrey-m7k]

Jenson Button as well as Fangio have been kidnapped! I think a couple of others have been as well. Jenson was put in a car trunk at gun point!! Love your work, Stay Passionate.

[@tomnewham1269]

Hi Kym. Jenson Button was involved in an attempted kidnapping while riding in a taxi in Brazil on the way to the track.

[@tompsu9536]

The amount of hate Liam is getting is just unacceptable

[@DerbyshireBangers]

Personally he doesn't click with me but I think that's the problem with only 10 teams. Some of the drivers others think deserve to be on the grid are getting looked over due to LM.

[@Matt04108]

He's a really grounded guy, doesn't deserve it at all. He races hard, which is what he is paid to do, but does it respectfully within the rules. When he goes to overtake, he does it clean.

[@choiswimmer]

Latinos just are like that. Will defend and think they're the victim all the time

[@nnonotnow]

Great video 📸👍

[@KymIllman]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@hipotenuza5663]

​@@KymIllman Why nothing about Doohan. Looks like deliberately not mentioned.

[@nickisrael9922]

Hi Kym. I believe that everyone has the right to mess up from time to time, and that cannot be a reason to condemn someone for life. I think they were too harsh on Yuri's mistake. As usual huuuuuge hugs from Colombia

[@jzzsxm]

"surf shark lets you hide your identity!" "Commenters are cowards who hide behind anonymity"

[@NickPenlee]

Just remember; MONEY is everything! When you watch F1 these days you're not watching the BEST drivers on the planet; only the financially well-connected! That's why the 50's and 60's saw such wonderful duels on the circuit. Those men were all natural, instinctive drivers, unencumbered by the trappings of wealth and media attention. A cigarette and beer was all they needed after a race!

[@GloomGaiGar]

That's nothing. Caveman 1 vs Caveman 2 on foot was REAL RACING. No loser machines to get in the way.

[@f1geek202]

gonna be an eventful brazilian gp with fans cheering massively for franco and lewis🤩

[@AvallonYo]

Only qualifier now seems to be Who is your daddy and what does he do?

[@MrSWphoto]

out of curiosity, which dual camera holder/strap do you use? Always love the content in my feed Kym, and always keep an eye out for you on the live broadcasts!

[@KymIllman]

Blackrapid. They are far and away the best!

[@MrSWphoto]

@KymIllman thank you for the response Kym, appreciate it. Looking to invest in a new set!

[@IvanProsper]

Fangio was kidnapped and Stirling Moss would've been taken at the same time, except Fangio told the kidnappers to leave him because he had a family, so they did.

[@MarianopolisMarianopolis-yq8mo]

Franco has massive pressure ..and he can deal with it ..he loves to be there . He has a mission. Here is go big or go home. Messi and Maradona ..Pope Francis or Che Guevara ...Go Big .or go home. For you to know Reutemann F1 vice Champion is considered by many a "loser" ... so ..life is like that. He has all my trust , he is human and will commit mistakes ..bit with a little luck he will be ....

[@JoelyLupe]

Fangio was Kidnapped once!

[@MarianopolisMarianopolis-yq8mo]

FRANCO WAS BORN FOR THIS. HE IS READY.

[@meinkraft2284]

I barely saw Max on this video, you won't have to worry about him doing something unnecessary because he'll be at home playing racing sims.

[@Lora_Beolab]

some f1 fans use words like "deserve" or "if" to play out a fictional scenario that's more to their liking thereby undermining a driver's achievements. or writing their conspiracy theories in a "factual" way to make it sounds like said driver should hand all their trophies over. stuff like that probably does the most damage to a drivers public perception

[@terryrobertson8382]

Hello fellow viewers😀 Kym really needs 20K more subscribers to make it to his goal of 400K by the end of 2024. So if you are not subscribed, please do so soon. I am in no way being paid for this request, just a long time VIP member of his channel and I want see it grow! TYIA.

[@buzzbam]

yuki's salary has been around 400k for years now

[@DDPAV]

The teams body shop makes more them him, but that’s because he keeps them so busy……

[@kathrynwright2075]

Very disappointed you overlooked Jack Doohan! …. You owe Jack a special feature now!

[@TooMuchOversteer]

Especially cause they’re both Australian

[@BenTrem42]

_“Heavy is the head that wears the crown.”_ I can't help thinking of those who "almost made it" in politics. Gotta be more dirty dealing than even F1!

[@TooMuchOversteer]

What about Jack Doohan… you know, the other Aussie??

[@karenchitty6624]

What about Jack?

[@Kessoku]

the world is changing, so must everyone including formula 1 drivers. so I think that's the answer for jury vips

[@The123Orion123]

Well considered, timely and bang on. Take an upvote and sub!

[@joaogrillo1203]

Kim, you keep saying that Franco will swarmed by fans in Brazil… why? It’s possible that some Argentines will come support him, but Brazilians probably won’t-biiig rivalry 😂

[@MarianopolisMarianopolis-yq8mo]

With Argentinians is enough ... massive supporters. He is gonna be local ..and he is chariamatic ..he will conquer brazilian supporters too

[@tomb8265]

Jack doooohannnn not exist in this Kym 🥲🥲

[@brianmaxwell1967]

Mika Hackinin said what he liked F1 gone soft Wrong Spelling iam not Finnish

[@josephbennett4236]

Showing my age here ... what's a 'DM'?

[@karenswarts-ot7pv]

I think Liam is very arrogant

[@Matt04108]

read the room

[@JamesHoffa1]

​@@Matt04108echo chamber, you mean?

[@Max_Flashheart]

He stands his ground, arrogance is assuming he will let you pass for position when in a fight for the top seat. If he was from latin america he would be a saint by now like colapinto.

[@teamredgutz399]

Having seen Liam on countless occasions over the last several years in person, he’s the last thing from arrogant. He’s super down to earth and chill.

[@FuddButter]

I think Vips situation was blown out to far IMO, yes what he said was not good, but he is also a kid from Estonia (and i assume English is his second or more language). The slur is something that originates from a foreign country and doesn't have the same historical issues as the USA, add to this that so much music and movies come from the US use this word a lot almost glorifying it. If he had used a slur from Australia that he didn't really know the true meaning from it, id be more inclined to pull him aside, educate him and go from there. Yuki didn't get fired for saying a slur, something that is probably universally known.

[@tilled6695]

"they think thats okay" it is okay. When you are a person in the public eye, you lose the freedom to just go places. As it should be, that's how they get paid. It sucks yes, but it should 100% be that way

[@jenhongkong]

What about Jack??