Why CELEBRITIES love the MIAMI GP!

Why do the rich and famous flock to the Miami GP every year? This year Formula 1 returns to the Miami Hard Rock Stadium F1 track and in this video I will everything about the upcoming 2024 Miami GP including what F1 celebrities wer have seen attending the Miami F1 race in previous years. Here is everything you need to know about F1 Miami!
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[@KymIllman]

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[@wleng]

Oh the irony. Promotes a VPN but has issues in China. To be honest you sound like an amateur traveller (which obviously you are not) when bitching about American apps not working in China. Will you be bitching the same when the US bans TikTok? It's not "the internet" mate. There was definitely a xenophobic undertones in all your China videos. Plenty of KZbinrs are based in China. You just need to know which VPN to use (or e-sim or even Telstra's roaming service which works flawlessly).

[@Klovar]

HAHAHAHA the dj khaled soundbyte was amazing 😅

[@HolmstromRules]

Kim, I don’t know if you’re aware of the connection between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Miami Beach. Both were primarily developed by the same man: Carl Fisher. After Fisher sold his interest in IMS, he moved to Florida and got the idea to develop a beachfront vacation community for a population that was becoming more mobile thanks to cars. It all worked great for Fisher until a devastating hurricane left his development empire in ruins. He never recovered from the financial loss, though his creation lived on and grew.

[@rickblend4330]

The celebs are so annoying. 99% have no clue about f1. And they think they are sooo important. With a whole entourage. It's just narcissism and arrogance.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

They are celebs, dude. And it's Miami. Why are you so annoyed?

[@LeperMessiah2]

@@MarkoVukovic0 another bitter poor brat obviously. I wish I could afford an event but it is really no problem for me. After Liberty got in charge a F1 weekend is way more an event than a race and that is good for the sport.

[@AlfredoRodriguez3]

love yr vids, so happy you are getting recognised by sponsors too

[@jimwolfe4286]

Another terrific Video !....Thank you , Kym....

[@rachluvsu]

Love your vids kym!! :))

[@gene7887]

2:56 Mahomes, the KC Chiefs quarterback... and minority owner of Alpine F1 Team 👀

[@scsmith4604]

He owns a lot of minority interests in businesses.

[@danielstarling4147]

As always I am looking forward to your travel videos. I especially enjoy the long haul videos!

[@alanlucas501]

Miami this year could be tackier than last year because of competition now with Las Vegas.

[@madankr9414]

0:57 InterMiami game is on 4th May Saturday night, Race is on 5th May Sunday. I guess you mismatched with your Australian time

[@KymIllman]

Bugger. I did!

[@dark3rthanshadows]

idk why some old schools hate this, F1 NEEDS THIS that's why Monaco and F1 fell in love. This gives a whole glamour to this car races and a lot of media. For some reason old school snobbish F1 fans dislike this. Yet they fail to understand it's the glamour+media+publicty that makes F1 Big. Same thing goes with Tennis they also have a very ninch gatekeeping culture. While in Basketball,Football they enjoy it.

[@raydriver7300]

Yep! It’s a very light track. Interesting video as always, Kym . Thanks 🌞

[@KymIllman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@losmandingos]

I’m from Miami. Went to the race last year and had a great time!

[@DebbiSmithDC]

I had a great time the first year.

[@mapleleafkay9824]

Good to hear!

[@l8k647]

I love the “Data” Goonie’s reference! I’m from the NW and know that area where the film was shot very well. Thanks for the coverage of the races!

[@sickbale]

*They don't. It's just **_astroturfing._*

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@KymIllman]

Thanks for watching!

[@khareemoliver]

“Interesting area” I didn’t take that well

[@baxchi6508]

i can’t wait to see you in the paddock again!

[@galaxchristian3]

LOVE THE VIDS KYM please keep the great quality up

[@DaneGarratt]

love you kym your the best

[@Jude74]

In most cases, it’s because they already lived there. You’ll see a similar phenomenon in Las Vegas.

[@nnonotnow]

Always appreciate your insight. You provide a view of F1 that we don't usually get. Keep up the great work!

[@paolofrancini1219]

What hotel did Charles Leclerc or Max stayed last year? So I can see if I can meet them this year

[@chriskincaid4219]

Kym, went to a Brazilian BBQ restaurant on a visit to Miami. Don’t remember the name but it was just off Ocean Drive and way back in 2005. Fab food and knowing you like good food you may want to try this type of restaurant. Would make for good viewing.

[@arslan2010ish]

Friday May THIRD Kym if you can correct that graphic. Hope to meet you there with my son where it will be his first F1 race 😅

[@DebbiSmithDC]

That will be a great time!

[@yov001]

Have a great trip and enjoy the weekend.

[@christian_the_dj]

I’m still not convinced Miami needs to be on the calendar, but great content nonetheless. I was a critic during the Red Bull drama peddling clickbait stuff earlier this year…However, this is the type of content that I come to you for! A good mix of interesting insight/stories and photos. 🙏

[@X-Warrior.1119]

{5:45} - Who Is This Beautiful?!

[@adityashailender791]

Goated video

[@davidwaller3456]

Wouldn't Perth - Dubai - Miami be quicker ?

[@galaxchristian3]

keep the good content up kym, great stuff

[@KymIllman]

Thanks, will do!

[@George2647g]

Can you look into the impact on the locals for this GP.. I believe many of the folks there initially didn't like the disruptions - are they happy with it now?

[@skier27md]

Woah random CourageJD and Nadeshot shot! 100thieves!

[@kevinmatthews2620]

lewis was pulled up for a nose ring and a prince albert,poor boy had to remove both :) :)

[@ronakkhatri]

Kym, 2:23 it’s Maluma not J Balvin

[@bradennetzly8291]

Kym, will you be at Indianapolis again this year?

[@stuartsims501]

As a TV viewer I find the US race weekends the worst… with the Miami weekend being the top of that list

[@bleachprovider6001]

4:30 HAHA ITS IN THE HOOD HAHHAHAHAHA

[@cvtuttle]

I went to the first Miami GP - that was enough. Good lord the humidity and heat was off-putting. The racing, as Kym said was "ok". The scene feels, much like the Vegas GP, that it is too focused on the party and not enough on the racing. Though the Las Vegas GP had a surprisingly good race (for watching on Television).

[@Deadshot1997]

See you at the meet and greet!!

[@TheLogFog]

Kym great video as always! Can you recall where you bought the tropical shirt from? Looks awesome!

[@KymIllman]

Some shop in Sth Beach

[@LukeChristopherPhoto]

I lived in South Beach for two years and every day I'd see one lass hotter than the day before. My most viral photo was Paris Hilton at the Red Bull Guest House dancing with her sister Nicky. She' quite fit. But the only celebrity you showed who I would give away my R3 for a handshake would be Federer. He's a living god.

[@meloz1246]

Kim why is a scarf needed in Lancelin at this time of year?

[@KymIllman]

The cold!!!

[@jjg548]

I have been avoiding Miami out of spite but videos like this will most likely have me going!

[@xszl]

Free tv exposure.

[@djdsf]

I think if Messi shows up, itll be attached to McLaren since Beckham seems to be buddy buddy with them, so im guessing Leo will just follow that path. Edit: Messi has been seen wearing a Haas shirt recently.

[@CdnTrader1]

Was that a soccer player mentioned in the first minute? That’s not exactly a celebrity. He would be able to walk down the street in complete anonymity

[@krikoolito14]

2:24 its Maluma 😂 not Jbalvin they are both Colombian tho haha if i have the Campuss Pass are allowed in the area where you are doing the meet and greet??

[@rootyp]

Who are the two guys at 9:47?

[@samuelbarrera2145]

At 2:23 you said J Balvin but the picture shown on screen is actually Maluma, also colombian and reggaeton singer, but different people nonetheless

[@KymIllman]

I’ve made that mistake before

[@Fercho01]

@@KymIllmanActually, Maluma performed after the race. It was great and I’m not even a fan 😂

[@Nightzero66]

Because they usually live in warmer climates?

[@merv190]

How can you pick them out and know who they are ? I think I knew about 3 of those celebrities and wouldn’t know the rest if I fell over them.

[@liukin95]

I'm never against celebrities going to GP's if they're invited, but it's places like Miami where the huge amount of celebrities that turn up it's a bit much for my liking... Takes away from the event in my opinion.

[@jimz68]

Were you thinking about something else with that "kilogram" blooper. Certainly more fitting for Miami than "kilometers.

[@eggs661]

Instead of Miami F1 should go to Sebring or Daytona lol

[@deningman]

A little cringeworthy, was an accurate yet highly understated comment on the Miami GP. Only in the USA!

[@Fercho01]

I went to the inaugural Miami GP and I loved it. I had good grandstand seats, the facility was nice, very good vendors- actually the food and drinks were great! I have previously attended the USGP at Austin a couple of times (also Indy) and it just put it to shame. The organization was on point. Took the shuttle to and from the track. This is the way to go, no dealing with the traffic, just sipping on a mojito. Yes, it’s hot, it’s Miami. Hit the beach in the morning then go to the track or the other way around. It was an overall great experience. I will definitely go again.

[@brucecooley4170]

Gondola, not chairlift. Disneyworld now uses them instead of expanding iconic monorails.

[@AyanPathan-wd4kn]

Can you make a video on Indian GP is it coming in 2025 ?

[@F1Fanatic76]

Huh? There is no race in India.

[@bhatiabn]

@@F1Fanatic76 but they are looking at making a track in the state of Gujarat. And MotoGp was already held here in 2023. Now that libery had MotoGP in its profile, high changes F1 will come back to India soon. On the other hand, does seem skeptical though, with 24 races on the calendar already

[@williamtynan6484]

Florida resident here, longtime F1 fan, poor fan support outside of premium ticket holders,typically catering to the Uberich semi fans,lond walks from transit, celebs get handled nicely, but “ campus tickets “ are a slap in the face of the fans,standing all day, no shade and poor viewing, staying home and watching on F1TV

[@DebbiSmithDC]

I had no problem, and I am not “uberrich.” (Spelled differently from you). I had a great time and met fellow fans-great fun. You should try having fun sometime!

[@David-vz5hg]

Awaiting your private jet footage

[@veronicaalmundo1449]

This gp sounds like an inconveniance by location of everything

[@shotgun111180]

of all the american GP's give me Austin all day

[@dajjy]

Big Mike

[@alex8339]

🎉

[@zamaandufily1664]

3 Races in the US is ridiculous.

[@florisbackx1744]

Yeah no continent get's that much races! Oh wait.....

[@dieseIboy]

You can thank drive to survive

[@soundscape26]

​@@florisbackx1744I get your point but the US is not a continent. And if only real tracks were used...

[@zamaandufily1664]

@@dieseIboy Honestly. Liberty media was the worst thing to happen to f1 and Motorsport altogether.

[@dieseIboy]

@@florisbackx1744 there’s also the Canadian the Mexican Grand Prix on this continent.

[@wmv8996]

Hopefully the driver intros arent as obnoxious this time. Though i doubt it.

[@user-ck1lf7fp2s]

I went to the first one. The celebs don’t care at all about the race, the venue is the worst on the calendar. It’s all show and nothing else.

[@teamredgutz399]

We attended the first Miami F1 race in this facility in 2022 and will be back this year in the Aston Martin paddock club suite. I’m wondering if there won’t be any drop off in celebrity attendance given the smashing success of Las Vegas and how many celebrities attended there. It’ll be interesting to see. Either way we’re very much looking forward to it. They are reported to have improved the facilities a tremendous amount since the first year, including doubling the capacity of the pedestrian bridges, which was an issue the first year, and the paddock club was constructed for the second year of operations and the first year, temporary paddock club being relocated as the turn five suites. Miami 2022 was my least favorite of any of the North American F1 races so I’m hoping this year is going to be much better. We’ve got four good friends of ours going so it’ll be fun no matter what.

[@tonyadeney1245]

whose the celeb in the austin powers outfit --- blue hat blue shirt etc ---- // its a photographer oh there we go ...

[@paulsven7923]

I think Miami is the fakest crappiest GP of all

[@CarolinaSciberras]

Miami or Vegas

[@fty-ys4ni]

They’re still races.

[@soundscape26]

On par with Vegas

[@mapleleafkay9824]

Lmao “fakest” and you’re the purest… You people are what’s wrong with the sport. You’re always negative and bring nothing. Do you even buy tickets? You probably stream the races…

[@voongnz]

i'm indifferent to celebrities and all that hype, don't care don't mind. but the racing really needs to be on purpose built tracks, not just here but everywhere mostly. all we will see are drs overtakes and drs trains, and some shuffling of the order from yellow flags. we for sure wont get side by side battles and non-drs overtakes and options to take different lines to get these battles. i'm gonna say start with monaco, but that'll never happen.

[@degenelatepeppeloni9854]

I'm not really a fan of celebrities in F1 unless they are legit petrolheads

[@DebbiSmithDC]

So, I guess they shouldn’t be allowed to attend then? 🤦‍♀️You didn’t even know that Kim is an Aussie.

[@F1Fanatic76]

@@DebbiSmithDC*Kym

[@frankhart2188]

Personally, i don't need celebs at F1. One more boring than the other.

[@DebbiSmithDC]

Much like you having to comment.

[@RobertMacCready]

WOW, 35 hour flight on several air craft. You must have a huge pile of frequent flyer miles. Always enjoy your take on things. You should be able to find some excellent Miami restaurants. Burger King and MacDonalds to name a couple. hahaha!!!!

[@KymIllman]

Thanks 👍

[@roger4880]

I think I'm feeling sick from seeing those 'celebs', about from Vin, the rest should be asked to stay away. The largest collection of nobs in one place.

[@DebbiSmithDC]

Guessing you can’t be there and you’re jealous.

[@macua7258]

There's something tacky about Miami GP or any GPs in the US. Too much glitz and glamour. I personally find it... cringy.

[@MrFormulaOne2011]

"You either win with us, or watch us win" -DJ Khalid

[@xj6jj]

I think it mainly has to do with the fact that it's Miami and also the fact it's held in the parking lot of an NFL stadium, and the NFL is huge in the USA, and F1 and the Dolphins have done a good job of marketing this race, since alot of NFL fans have become fans of F1 because of this race. You also have a lot of well-known Dolphins players from the past and present at the race hanging with the drivers and participating in the event, in one way or another. Former Dolphins QB Dan Marino has also presented the various trophies to the drivers after the race.

[@losir7331]

Kgs lol

[@Leonbray]

Yep. Lightweight track - only 5.4kgs

[@AJ-zy9jf]

Everybody complaining can just watch something else

[@cx3929]

Classy protest by Vettel vs 09:10 tone deaf protest by Hamilton.

[@ashlandgunclub1000]

The soap opera just gets worse and worse.

[@thecentralscrutinizer304]

Celebrities are why I hate the Miami GP. Last year with LL douche bag was so awkward and fake. None of them actually follow F1, give me a break.

[@Bramfly]

Not because of love for the sport I’m sure. More own ego boosting

[@DebbiSmithDC]

Like you.

[@Omeiden]

Lewis is such a crybaby it's actually insane

[@CharlieMatthews-cb2ur]

DK KHALED

[@Kayteoo]

First😀

[@shotgun111180]

this kind of celebrity Bs is what pushes me away from F1. If you enjoy it go, if not don't go. Feels like I'm in Hollywood and i know they all don't like it. Just wanna be seen

[@Psychphuq]

🤦‍♂Faux boat harbour = very American... 5.4kg...😏 . . . . . Of cocaine...😏

[@jimsound7888]

All Americans (so called A listers) in front of a TV camera, Sorry Kym, not impressed

[@reinholdstephen]

What's a celeb?

[@burkelong4376]

Your voice sounds pretty rough. Time for a big cup of hot tea and honey.

[@thelimatheou]

I know its 'good for the sport' (i.e. more money), but this Americanisation is a clown show. Anything for the mighty dollar, I guess.

[@DebbiSmithDC]

I know-only in the USA-hating on Americans, right?

[@kevinenglish1976]

They probably love it because the whole thing is as fake as them. Now, I love formula 1 and have been watching since 93 but after watching the “show” previously I certainly won’t be watching that race anymore.

[@DebbiSmithDC]

Oh, we’re all devastated…not.

[@kevinenglish1976]

Not sure what you’re getting at? Me not wanting to watch that race? It’s only my opinion.

[@supertoaster57]

Yeah no one likes James Corden, he is pretty cringe if you look into him a bit

[@bhatiabn]

they are there for the publicity and viewership. Thats it. The only ones who think that celebs are relevant - are the celebs themselves. The track is decent at best, but im not going to spoil my night of sleep to watch a cringefest

[@lordsnoop623]

miami GP is a joke!

[@DebbiSmithDC]

Hamilton with his nose stud lied about not being about to take it out because it could incur an infection; so instead, he gets away with putting one in on his other nostril. How’s that going for the cheater? Any thing or fines being given to him?