What the F1 DRIVERS FLEW to the 2024 Belgian GP

[@clansome]

Full props to Esteban Ocon for his unofficial meet and greet and signing. He's been taking a lot of knocks recently but he deserves credit for this.

[@JohnSmithisverycool]

He’s probably the best with fans, I’ve seen a few clips of him taking as many pictures as possible with them

[@clansome]

@@JohnSmithisverycool And he did pretty well in the race all things considered.

[@JohnSmithisverycool]

@@clansome He’s 8-5 with gaslit as well

[@JohnSmithisverycool]

Gasly*

[@jennstewart3003]

For real... Incredibly nice of him.

[@aaronmacrae6506]

Hey kym the reason lando and zak headed to Slovenia is because the man in the video with them in the black shirt is Anze kopitar. Professional ice hockey player for the los angels kings in the NHL who’s good friends with zak and is from Slovenia!

[@KymIllman]

Thanks

[@DanielJRoby]

@@KymIllman do you have a Quad Lock code?

[@KymIllman]

@@DanielJRoby kymillman10

[@briancorrell]

I love how Kym is the TMZ of F1 on KZbin 🤣

[@barath4545]

True, but it does add some of the background of what drivers can stand each other and who is more isolated (Lance, Checo) and who never shows up on the private jets (Magnussen).

[@erikastiesch4705]

I've noticed Oscars travels often with Fernando! Must be interesting convos between the oldest n youngest driver on the grid goings on between them!

[@Mandykiss4500]

Remember, Oscar was the Reserve Driver at Alpine when Alonso was there…

[@erikastiesch4705]

@Mandykiss4500 aahh yes I remember now! That explains it then! He'd be Picking his brain on how to win a wdc no doubt!

[@kilendoskingdom]

Plus Mark Webber (Piastri's manager) is good friends with Alonso.

[@teamredgutz399]

Esteban is consistently right up there with Charles as the most generous driver with his time with fans.

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

right, because no one on the grid can STAND that a-hole

[@gopr3117]

With Norris at the bottom of the list

[@KymIllman]

He is a top bloke

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

lol, because no one on the grid likes ocon - hes better off sticking with fans

[@teamredgutz399]

@@KymIllman indeed

[@I_Evo]

Confused that Lando arrived on a VistaJet aircraft but then almost immediately posted on social media a wing shot from the flight and thanked FAI for the flight.

[@roxannelyson7715]

You missed a very key point that often drivers dont have to pay charters because the team has a sponsorship deal with charter companies, so get free flights in return for the drivers doing negotiated duties (corporate events, sharing on social media, etc.)

[@MrEshah]

he did mention it on the thursday segment that vistajet is the sponsor of ferrari. but he's listing the price you'd have to pay normally as just pointing out for every different charter that they're likely a sponsor so no money was spent is kind of a mute point.

[@Bigchuckers]

LX-SCO is owned by Fernando, managed and registered under Luxembourg Air. Sergio also owns XA-ASP through Performance Air. When you follow their flights they only go where these drivers go. Defiantly they are not charter planes. I watch these guys fly in on the flight tracking software, it is neat seeing videos of them hoping out. I always wondered who else was on these planes, now I know. Thanks for bringing this.

[@shreyas8954]

hey, so all the rest of the drivers fly thru charter planes? including lewis and george?

[@clansome]

@@shreyas8954 Lewis sold his plane in 2019 to reduce carbon footprint. He flies commercial and chartered and shares planes if possible. He used to do that with Seb. Can't always but apparently tries to.

[@Bigchuckers]

@@shreyas8954 Yes. Most drivers fly out of Nice. Nice doesn't have a lot of routes, and most airlines are budget. So to save time connecting through airports and fighting autograph hunters they fly private.

[@joseledesma3557]

What is the software?

[@Bigchuckers]

@@joseledesma3557 Direct ADS feed.

[@i5cotty]

4:02 Daniel casually dealing some gum on the runway xD

[@susanluque8591]

Kym best flight documentary I have ever viewed because you tell us what we are seeing plus add lots more info. Other posts are just silent and boring. As with all your behind the scenes videos you are way ahead of all the rest. Thanks and keep them coming. They help me stay passionate about F1 and share that with friends and family.

[@KymIllman]

Thanks for your support there

[@mikehenkelman2111]

Kym I’ve always revered your action shots, but you’ve become my favorite F1 contributor. These videos are just incredible, please do continue doing them!!!!❤

[@KymIllman]

Glad you like them!

[@GladysGordon-zq1wr]

You definitely deserve more recognition for this!

[@KymIllman]

Please tell all your friends Gladys

[@RAGINGXBULL2]

kym, thats a bot you responded to

[@akshathadayakar3621]

​@@RAGINGXBULL2 yeah

[@saigonn2866]

I look forward to these every week thanks kym!

[@KymIllman]

Glad you like them!

[@DJAlexParker]

Super cool video thankyou Kym :) More of these "Drivers flew" in the future pleeasee :)

[@KymIllman]

More to come!

[@benjicool2808]

Ocon is such a classy driver - he should not have the bashing from f1 fans that he receives

[@remirms2239]

Thanks for the shots Pieter!!!

[@LVQ-so5th]

Kym should have been clearer about who deserves credit. I saw most of these shots on Pieter's channel.

[@KymIllman]

Did you watch the whole video??

[@terryrobertson8382]

Good Video Kym, as usual.

[@KymIllman]

Thanks again!

[@mountainking3]

Correction: There are at least two drivers currently own their own jets… Along with Max Verstappen owning a Dassault Falcon 900EX (PH-DTF), Sergio Pérez also owns a Bombardier Challenger 604 (XA-ASP). You will notice in the video that the aircraft has a Mexican flag by the door and the last two letters of its registration are Sergio’s initials.

[@TheTororist]

i'm surprised stroll doesnt own a whole fleet. im sure his dad owns a few

[@Mandykiss4500]

Actually, I doubt Checo actually owns it, but instead his Multi Billionaire Sugar Daddy, Carlos Slim…

[@joseledesma3557]

​@@Mandykiss4500I thought assh0les were only found in Twitter....

[@PimSchouten]

@@TheTororistthey “borrow” and “lease” for tax reasons😉

[@AaronDav-nq8hk]

max's jet looks smick!

[@einezcrespo2107]

Thanks for the explanation if the drivers pay for the jets or not. I wondered about that. Max is the only driver who has a jet since Lewis had sold his years ago. I did see a video clip of several Williams team members with Alex and Logan on a private charter flight heading back to the UK. Have a great summer break Kym!

[@seashackf1]

Another comment states that Fernando and Checo also own planes, but they are registered with a jet management company, not them personally.

[@TBrut3]

​@@seashackf1 I think they actually lease their planes and not outright own them. Max, well his personal brand/business, owns his plane.

[@willowsrandomgarage1940]

Would love to know who painted Max's jet, it definitely stands out.

[@Remie1529]

That plane from max looks great 😮

[@TheJoStephan]

Fascinating! Thank you!

[@KymIllman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@officialsimonharris]

Thanks for this Kym, subscribed! your videos, photos and everything are TOP NOTCH!

[@KymIllman]

Many thanks

[@philbrainard2784]

This is the best F1 channel on KZbin, and that's including the official F1 channel.

[@caio5987]

Agree

[@KymIllman]

Many thanks for that thumbs up

[@Greatblue56]

Indeed. It’s amazing. And Kym often shows things no one else does. He answers questions I would have never thought to ask. 😂 Fascinating content.

[@wsbebop]

Very interesting video. Thank you for the unique perspective!

[@KymIllman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ponzoootv]

Ocon is a Big Guy... to do all the Pictures and Autographs. True Legend.

[@DomskiPlays]

Wow I never knew the F1 drivers did so much "mix and matching" lmao and to see Günther Steiner in the Ferrari jet was also wholly unexpected! Super interesting video

[@bennymacvt]

He was the chief of Haas when they were a major multi million dollar a year Ferrari f1 customer, so not as surprising as you might think

[@TheTororist]

@@bennymacvt and he's italian. so mandatory ferrari fan.

[@joeparvana9549]

Loved this video, seeing the different types of aircraft. Thanks .

[@cooley_za]

I live how these different teams can travel mixed with other team members

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing.

[@rraaiiyyaann]

Danny Riccardo sharing gum after landing, what a nice guy

[@brendanleenders61]

and Max gave a lift to DR to Monaco before heading straight out to Basel

[@robertleeimages]

And Nat Pinks and someone else

[@nexus438]

The hypocrisy and pretence about more environmentally friendly F1 cars in 2026 is a joke when everyone takes a private jet. Spare us the lecturing and go back to naturally aspirated v10's or v12's

[@AWelshEnglishman]

The Union Jack on Horner's plane at 5:28 is upside down.

[@justinmontanus]

Nice spot, it's mirrored. The other side of the tail is correct. Someone didn't think about it properly when creating the livery design..

[@MABfan11]

10:15 i think Lando spotted Pieter and pointed him out to Zak

[@johnsmith-tn8rn]

Drivers flying together. Same with PGA Tour players. Sea Island/St Simons (SSI) has maybe 17 pro golfers living there and come tournament time, very small, GA, SSI airport is busy with the golfers flying private out of on Tues, back on Sunday night. Many sharing the plane

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Thanks for the sneak peek Kym!🙏🏻🏁

[@mitty8388]

Great content

[@rafajf]

awesome vid! thank you very much

[@KymIllman]

Glad you liked it!

[@tinashekurisa]

Ndaita subscribe and like...Good content .manje thank you

[@salahalsulaiman]

This is your best video ever 😍 Make more 🙏

[@ghostrider-be9ek]

1:40 - LOL I wouldnt have Ocon even sign my toilet paper - despised by everyone on the grid

[@user-mt5yy3vm4e]

Kym how did Logan sergeant get to spa?

[@F1Fanatic76]

Uber

[@emikokohana9574]

Hey Kym! I think you took a photo of me and my dad on Friday waving to you at the end of Kemmel straight in the first corner! We also tried getting you attention but you did see us haha! 😅

[@KymIllman]

Check prostarpics.com to find that photo. Just select the race and day.

[@gauge010]

Just joined the clan. Beautiful content mate

[@KymIllman]

Welcome aboard!

[@timaz1066]

Thanks for another informative video.

[@KymIllman]

You bet!

[@errolglenn4548]

I wonder if the team principals also have their own private group to share flights

[@LynwoodSumner]

Kym, really enjoy your video insights AND your photos! #TheSecondBestJobInF1

[@RagingGamingHD1]

Did lance sell his challenger then? Just last year he owned his own aircraft with reg N18LS. I’m also 99% sure Sergio has his own jet as he’s always in XAASP, (SP I’m assuming being his initials). Quite sure Lawrence owns both the helicopter and the Austrian registered Global that they left on too, given the registrations (previously registered as N711LS)

[@rafaelborrego36]

Mexican registration numbers are XA-AAA XB-BBB XC-CCC . XC government planes, XB personal use plates, XA airline services companies. Son pretty sure is his companies plane, or a dedicated rental just for Checo.

[@seashackf1]

Is was said in another comment that Alonso is like Checo. He eeither owns his or it’s a dedicated charter.

[@rileyw3660]

N18LS is now OE-LJS

[@Diablox44]

massive props to hamilton selling his jet off and backing up his talks of reducing carbon emission

[@theozwolf]

Part of me feels that if ever do get the chance with the proviso that the channel can see it too would love to see the insides of this all

[@firstfreonwarrior]

Winter in Aus! Looking forward to ours!

[@bradyw5263]

Awesome video Kym!

[@gingercat1324]

The absolutely best, most entertaining behind-the-scenes F1 content!!!! We never miss a video!! Wishing you and your family a delightful summer break!! PS- *Max’s plane was previously owned by Richard Branson, and has its own X channel…”Max Verstappen’s Jet” !!

[@andypjr0244]

Great video, but can you do a video on how the rest of the team travels?

[@CJ-zi9fg]

I never knew team members flew private as well. wow!

[@Toolmanrules15]

Great clip as always, When is Max taking you for a flight in his jet? Or at lease a tour?

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Could you give us a review of the piano behind you, it is so Grand! 🎵🎶🎹

[@martinbaum5354]

great video! Good to see that F1's quest for net zero is progressing well.

[@christopherparker4001]

Why did Sir Lewis go Bodrum,i used to live there,beautiful area,great marina

[@AM-ni3sz]

Love your work 😊

[@KymIllman]

Thank you so much 😀

[@EinfachLuap]

First aircraft was also vistajet btw

[@MRHEMI265]

Good to see that F1 being green and doing their part for the environment with all these private jets…..

[@Mandykiss4500]

Blame the F1 Schedule…24 Races around the World means, Time is Limited…

[@MrAl177919]

You can make a video of what do the drivers carry on their back packs and their carry on

[@nathanmadox3364]

Esteban will never beat the "nicest guy ever off the track, most rude guy ever on the track" allegations

[@supraptosuryodiharjo4338]

Norris and zack flying with Vistajet........that's interesting

[@StevenSmith-jt6yg]

Thanks Kym and I thought F1 was going green. lol

[@Trifocal7777]

lol no wonder Checo needs to keep driving. The dude spent 150000 euros to fly back to Mexico when he could have done it in one go on a commercial flight for a fraction of the price.

[@virtualmartijn]

Grossly overestimated by Kym. He owns the plane so it's cheaper for him but charter for that type is roughly 6K / hour. Operating cost for that plane is approx. 4800/hour if he flies it 400 hours per year. The flight was approx. 13 hours flight time so cost would have been around 62K. Highest class ticket (Business or First) for that trip would have been >9K per passenger (he was not traveling alone) BUT he would have had to wait until the Monday to travel, his flight would have had two changeovers instead of just one refueling stop, be at least 6 hours longer. He would also not have been able to travel from Liege but would have had to go to Brussels Airport, be there well in advance and go through normal passport control.

[@aprianto1985]

So cool trip

[@Mark.Brindle]

Good on Esteban!

[@paulmerritt418]

Good stuff.

[@KymIllman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@meneersjonnie]

The world champ arrived in his OWN jet ….👊

[@the_lost_navigator7266]

With a simulator installed.

[@Baker92849]

That is fake news. There is no sim 0nboard. Though Max complained about wifi in the newest series that aired on August 2 (Viaplay). ​@@the_lost_navigator7266

[@LoudCobra1]

ok ok finally subbed

[@dsp2go]

Very cool video! But how is F1 going to reach Net Zero like this is beyond me... these Scope 3 emissions are crazy!

[@cadelaide]

Logan Seargent was on the easyjet

[@aaronmacrae6506]

Hey kym just so you know lance owns his jet! Oe-LJS

[@PaulGrubbs-dg5or]

No, his dad owns one that lance flies sometime

[@aaronmacrae6506]

@@PaulGrubbs-dg5or no Lawrence owns the oe-lls which is also showed in this video. But oe-ljs is lances plane

[@PaulGrubbs-dg5or]

@aaronmacrae6506 Nope, Lance does not own a plane

[@aaronmacrae6506]

@@PaulGrubbs-dg5or yes he does he’s the registered owner of OE-LJS

[@caio5987]

Not too shabby of a lifestyle that of an F1 driver

[@cyclingnut2122]

Kym you said Max is the only F1 driver to have their own jet, Does Lewis Hamilton not have his own jet ? Anyway great video mate

[@KymIllman]

He does not anymore

[@PBMS123]

4:18 Dassault should be pronounced Dass-auw

[@esciteach7997]

Great vid as always. Here in USA we call it " bomb - a - deer." Great YT channel called "L.A. (as in Los Angeles) Flights." 2 brothers Live broadcast of all planes (usually every day) arriving and departing from L.A.X. and talk us thru kind of plane and all other facts about them.

[@KymIllman]

Got hammered for calling it that from the Canadians.

[@seashackf1]

@@KymIllman not all of us here do. Some know the correct French Canadian pronunciation. Especially those into power sports and snow cats for grooming ski resorts.

[@Aviashun]

Can you please make a video about how much it costs to do this job, that isnt members only?

[@yindyamarra]

Carlos went to England, a week later announced he’s going to Williams

[@lakashii]

TIL How to pronounce Bombardier...

[@413TomaccoRoad]

So 4 drivers splitting the cost would pay €5000.

[@softrun1000]

SaVe ThE PlAnEt

[@Edensnator]

Kym thanks for your videos. I guess you have heaps of money so forgive me for using adblocker for youtube.

[@MarjanMJ1]

Zak and Lando on holiday planning to sabotage Oscar his car.

[@willstevens1986]

How would the pit crew other team members travel to races

[@PedroResende99]

RyanAir

[@KymIllman]

Commercial flights

[@miroslavmilan]

I know the VIPs can afford it, but it still hurts to see most of these planes fly half-empty. Why not take at least a few regular team members along to fill the empty seats? They could do a raffle, or use it as a performance incentive. It would be a great treat for us, common people. I guess rich people just don’t care about environment or efficiency. Not nearly enough to be even slightly inconvenienced.

[@ATH_Berkshire]

@@KymIllmanPlus unless things have changed some team people go on the FOM charters to the U.K. This is particularly true for the more difficult to reach races.

[@seashackf1]

@@miroslavmilanmost of the drivers don’t live near where the teams are based. Most are flying to races from Monaco/Nice while most teams are coming from England or Italy.

[@PBMS123]

The teams should be on the same plane, and plane pool.

[@techtipsuk]

My god these guys live like kings. Ridiculous really for driving cars in circles.

[@eshaanjadhav4943]

After the budget cap looks like mercedes diverted the extra money to their jets cuz that thing was huge 👀 Biggest of the bunch?

[@08MrPancakes]

Does Max’s jet go dududu Max Verstappen when it lands ..

[@Twohandsfull]

Honda pull out their jet ? :( poor yuki

[@SteveMrW]

Kym a question for you. How many of the drivers fly the jets themselves?

[@KymIllman]

None

[@erubielalanis6658]

Anyone else wondering why Gunther was with Fred? I know all of these guys are friends but I wonder if there may be a job for him at Ferrari. Although it does seem that he left on his own from the airport.

[@SteveAgleron]

can you find out what jets Michael Masi flew into the races in in 2021?

[@biaggi150]

If the best thing you can say about a Formula One driver is that spend time with fans, then you’re kinda missing the point. 😂

[@zahraali4326]

If most of them came from Nice, couldn't they all catch a plane together... would it be cheaper to book out all the economy seats? 😅

[@ElonJusk]

G’day kym

[@KymIllman]

good night to be exact.