Perth to Bahrain for F1 pre-season testing!

F1 is back, and I want you to join me on my journey from Perth to Bahrain for 2023 F1 pre-season testing! In this travel vlog, I'll take you on an adventure from Perth to Bahrain, where you'll witness the F1 teams and drivers gearing up for the upcoming F1 season.
My journey begins with a flight in Qantas business class from Perth to Singapore, followed by an Emirates Business Class flight from Singapore to Dubai. During my layover in Dubai, I'll explore the luxurious Emirates First Class Lounge before finally arriving in Bahrain for F1 testing!
NOTE: first boarding pass should be QF71 on aircraft VH EBL
keep an eye out for my upcoming videos on F1 testing because all show you behind the scenes of the Bahrain paddock and what the F1 drivers and teams have to go through to get prepared for the F1 season ahead.ad.
So come and join me on this exciting journey from Perth to Bahrain as we gear up for the 2023 F1 schedule!
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[@Marbeary]

The Hotel receptionist is a filipino, you ask how she is and answered "Mabuti po" in filipino meaning Good. Nice F1 is back

[@TJ-Dives]

Filipina!!!!!

[@yoweeeeek1960]

0:21 0:21 😮I😮mjgxgjcgkg 0:69

[@sander583]

Thanks for translating, I was wondering what she said

[@Jhin224]

fellow kababayan kuya!

[@chipeirachonks5963]

I just love these travel videos. Glad to have u back Mr. Illman.

[@KymIllman]

Glad you like them!

[@dennisbrannvalls1fan964]

Got Kym's video on one screen and pre-season testing on another. F1 is back baby!

[@danmehlman1]

safe travels, Kym. Looking forward to all your content this season.

[@frankdsilva5593]

Great to see that you're back on it, Kym. Don't forget - per the chat suggestion on one of your live vlogs - to include track maps of where you were throughout the weekends so that we can follow ya more closely lol. I must admit, I love seeing your random background cameos on the live Sky/ESPN broadcasts :). Best wishes from VA, USA.

[@gradgy2]

Good to have you (and F1) back

[@malcolmross3782]

Hello Kym, very good video to kick of your travels for the 2023 F1 season. Waiting with much anticipation for your reports on race days. F1 is back. Thanks for sharing and stay safe 😷

[@mark123655]

Not sure if it was Kym or the editor.. but airport codes are important Singapore is SIN for passengers (IATA) or WSSS (ICAO) for pilots Don't think anywhere is currently SNG, but it looked like Ho Chi Minh or Tan Son Nhat in Vietnam which is SGN (thanks to the cities former name of Saigon)

[@ianwilde5379]

Have a fantastic F1 season! Look forward to the videos, stay healthy, and stay passionate!! 💯👍

[@tech_rescue_]

Good luck this year out there mate. Stay safe can’t wait to see your content rolling in. Cheers

[@robertprimrose869]

That was awesome! Can’t wait for the rest of the season. Thanks!

[@disonwijeratne2532]

Was waiting with baited breath for this video Kym! 2023 is up and running.

[@mightymexx3599]

My favorite series is back! I hope you have fun and safe travels Kym :D

[@markharrison8382]

Great that F1 is back - have a good season Kym. Tonight going to sit down & watch Driver To Survive Series 5. Probably watch the whole series in one go with a couple of beers. Stay Passionate.

[@matthewrichards9514]

Looking forward to your videos this season!!!!

[@derekantill3721]

Good to see you back Kym, preparing for a new F1 season. ❤

[@Jaywestend]

Always in such great spirit! Love it!

[@mikeMuzz]

The Menu is a pretty good movie. But agree it’s really slow to start.

[@peterdemuth]

Awesome route and thanks to you I might getting back into watching the F1 seasons which I did not for the last few years.

[@NOONEISHERE93]

Can’t wait for this season get into action!

[@julietteconnolly5140]

Great to have you back Kym!

[@jonnyscott7772]

A safe journey through the GP season Kim and looking forward to seeing more of your travel videos

[@djono23]

Didn't realise you're from Perth! Love your content and happy that F1 is back!

[@terencewhite363]

Having lived in Bahrain for almost 6 years, some of those sights bring back good memories.

[@RebelPhoenix13]

The break FLEW by, I can’t believe F1 is back!! That means more awesome vids from Kym!!!! 🎉🏎️🔥🏁

[@SaltyGaming13]

Love the travel vlogs. Keep em coming!!

[@KymIllman]

Thank you! Will do!

[@tonystewart1309]

Looking forward to a fabulous F1 year following you vicariously on your travels. Stay safe, keep up the informative content.

[@KymIllman]

Thank you! Will do!

[@raymondmalone9721]

Yes Kym is back on the F1 circuit 👏😎

[@roadrash7030]

Great to have you back

[@stephenwalker6372]

Kym, I look forward to your videos as much as the season!!

[@KymIllman]

Yay! Thank you!

[@MrsJoannaG]

3:44 I heard The Menu was actually pretty good. I’ve learned that on a flight it’s best to just watch what you know you like.

[@Ibyuuprofin]

its pretty good, definitely worth a watch! it is a bit slow in the beginning but makes up for it around the halfway mark

[@Pezerinno]

I loved it!

[@justjaee546]

Sucks kym didn’t like it . I absolutely loved the movie .

[@loicbrunich]

We saw you in the TV broadcast of the second session in the fourth corner. The season has begun, creative success and good work for you at this nine-month-long megamarathon.

[@iamaoex]

Kamusta, Kym! 🇵🇭 Love your channel. An F1 experience wouldnt be complete without watching your videos. Stay safe, and stay passionate!

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

Thanks kym, looking forward to this year!

[@KymIllman]

Me too!

[@parkerhyattphotography799]

So excited for the race season! I get to do my first rally cross photography. Hoping it helps build my career in race photography.

[@xRicCi]

Have fun Kym!

[@blafaard]

Man, the life you live. Amazing.

[@caspermartijn]

Lol The Menu is one of the best films of the last few months.

[@thanhnguyen-br9pu]

Mr. Kym I want to live a life like yours!!

[@EmanHowells]

Kym the movie "The Menu" is one of the best that I've seen in recent years you have to give it a chance and watch it though to understand it

[@EmanHowells]

@KymIllman. Sure I am mr fake account kym

[@NgChester]

Happy to see you today! 😊

[@manmountain7545]

Good report Kym. Especially enjoyed the window shots from the plane. That burger did look delicious. Curious what was the little robot in the Singapore airport? Enjoyed the shots of the empty race track in Singapore. Like your black polo shirt with your logo on it. Thirty hours from Perth to Bahrain oh my. I have never traveled that long by plane. But it is fun to journey with you through your reporting. Living vicariously through your experiences makes us all world travelers. Cheers mate.

[@nickrobb3448]

The menu is amazing, you’re wrong on this one kym!

[@vyomakeshaconsultancy3406]

Hi kym another exciting start to the travel season for you and ofcourse F1 fever setting in all over back to office . Cheers Gowra

[@maplebacon__]

These travel vlogs are great.

[@KymIllman]

Glad you like them!

[@williamwade7059]

You have one of the best soundtracks.

[@satyam4125]

Nice shot of the Singapore track .. a lot of people go for morning/evening walks there!

[@thinukawijerathne]

Wow. Nice video

[@hata657]

I saw the notification and came right here! I love your videos Kym, keep up the good work :)

[@KymIllman]

If you keep watching! I'll keep posting!

[@hata657]

@@KymIllman Thanks for replying!

[@fadhilramadhan6765]

Funny how you flew with the Pride Qantas, I just spotted it last week!

[@kardush]

Let's get started!!!!

[@boiledpnutz]

Great video Kym. Have fun! I thought The Menu was great.

[@KymIllman]

Not for me

[@EMichaelBall]

Kym, you made the most out of that Singapore stop! I’m surprised you didn’t fly one-stop through one of the Arab airlines, possibly QR for its Oneworld/Qantas connection.

[@johnnyquist8362]

Kym, I always enjoy your videos. Today I saw zero race cars, and zero race car drivers. And zero pre-season testing. I hope there is more to come.

[@martinciafardini2303]

Kym 0:37 you refer to Rebecca as your wife´s "girlfriend". What did i miss? I want to clarify that english is not my first language 😆🤣

[@brytkayy]

i was about to ask the same question 🙋‍♂ 🙋

[@matthewlewis702]

Simply means that she is a friend, that is a girl. So it becomes girl-friend

[@switzerlandch4986]

Me too

[@juliswift]

Enjoy! I am so happy its F1 again!

[@KymIllman]

Me too!

[@xrocketsinghx]

He's Baacckkkkk!!!

[@eddypraet3536]

Love your contributions,makes one dream about the luxury life😍

[@KymIllman]

Thanks so much!

[@CianArranEoin]

Great editing 🤙🤙

[@Mohagnito94]

Missed ya flight reviews, Kym!

[@theodevries6435]

What a life!

[@meowiguess903]

I like that pass design. Sleek looking

[@andrewstorm8240]

Your video is sharp, you feel even more confident in your editing

[@edwinarceo1970]

Loved that you met a kababayan in the hotel! 🎉

[@Gutenmorgenside]

The flight is the interesting bit, he's turned it into an exact science. Getting up there with Steve Irwin and Crocodile Dundee ;-) in terms of famous Aussie's.

[@shoop4040]

You lucky dog you- May you continue to have the time of your life-

[@CallieMasters5000]

I want to travel like Kym one day... or even better, like Tonya! 😁

[@EasyTarget892]

Happy you're back at it for another season. Are the rules the same for testing for you, as in, you can't do video from trackside only stills or are they more lenient since it's not constant action?

[@KymIllman]

Yep.

[@jensengreen-shiel3479]

I hope that the hand rub becomes a common metric for all of the amenity kits this year

[@trevorgarrett2930]

I want to be Kym IIIman, great video as always

[@timaz1066]

There’s a lot of movies out lately that are not worth watching as you said. Thanks for another great video.

[@markward573]

This sounds like my dream job

[@mpgonda]

Getting that 2023 Permanent Photographers Pass must be like Christmas Day! Oh my to have one of those! Very Jelly 😊

[@KymIllman]

It really is!

[@waykem1]

I only watch these for the bloopers,... nar good stuff

[@aleffush]

The Menu is one of the best movie in 2022

[@Drrolfski]

It's clear that you have hired a new editor. Compliments to him, you immediately notice the difference in production quality already.

[@KymIllman]

This video was done by my original editor!

[@Drrolfski]

@@KymIllman Behold, the mighty effect of placebo! Or....you're original editor wanted to go out with a bang. (or I'm just a casual viewer not really paying attention of course)

[@dangertomarketing]

Hi Kym, if you use Emirates SkyWards program and are elite member - Gold or Platinum - you should be able to match status with Marriott - and then enjoy a number of upgrades (suites, free breakfast etc.). Marriott is usually good with upgrades, not sure why you always end up in a room.

[@KymIllman]

Good to know!

[@RichColemanTx]

7:30 - it's just for advertising. Thousands of people walking by there daily - it's like a huge 3D billboard with instant purchase ability.

[@srijitgaire4939]

Haha, I felt like The Menu was a pretty good movie.

[@tanosdiveinotoive123]

The Menu is a good movie.

[@KymIllman]

The menu is a bad movie

[@Muphins427]

Lol I enjoyed ‘The Menu’ 😅

[@jeancarlosrodrigues]

Pietro on the video i hope , the next years have more brazilians available to you photograph on f1

[@matthewpark1994]

Great video, but why did you not fly direct on the daily Emirates Perth to Dubai A380, doh!

[@lindacreighton4439]

Great insight into your travel to Bahrain 🇧🇭 👍🏻 unfortunately we watched the whole movie - The Menu 😳 Tell VB77 that MONTANA says Hello 👍🏻

[@manmountain7545]

Like your black polo shirt with your logo on it.

[@KymIllman]

Bought it a few mins prior to shooting this video.

[@johnbradley9859]

Hi Kym, as you'll have some time on your hands until free pratice starts how about an update on using the Canon R3? I use one but I'm sure fellow photographers would be interetsed to know your set-up and how you us it/them? I'm in England by the way. The home of F1! When I was 15 (I'm 70 now) I was taken on a tour of BRM in Bourne, Lincolnshire when they had Jackie Stwart as a driver. They had a total of 20 employees!

[@KymIllman]

It’s going well. Exceptional pics and super auto focus

[@cidklutch]

LOL... The Menu stands for killing everything Kym loves. probably good you didnt finish buddy

[@theveyron164]

I was actually really liked the menu movie lol 😂😂

[@rachelkoiks]

I almost didn't recognize Pietro Fittipaldi at the end bc I've never seen him in glasses but I recognized him by his voice haha

[@CallieMasters5000]

Has Bahrain always been the start for testing or just in recent years?

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Just a heads up Perth Airport no longer has a domestic & International terminals! That's the old days! They both operate out of both side's at the same time! T1 domestic & T1 International, T3 Domestic & T3 International! It's been like that for a few years now.

[@tubaboy10]

“And WE’RE BACK!!!” - Kym Illman, probably 😝

[@ShahiedJohaadien]

Wow the production levels on these videos are to be commended 👌🏾 great job @kymillman

[@fredericpoitras]

Nice work Kym, I'm curious ... what is the cost for an F1 Accreditation press pass for the entire season?

[@KymIllman]

$0

[@ajaysonarikar1713]

Where was your camera kit...?

[@bossmen6665]

there is a perth in scotland are your ancestor from scotland?

[@EvanBenedict95]

You know the 2023 season is starting soon when I watch this video 🏎️🏁🇧🇭 Just wondering, why do you use SNG when you’re referring to Singapore instead of SIN at 1:44? SNG is actually refers to Capitán Av. Juan Cochamanidis Airport at San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia. Stay Passionate!! Thanks for stopping by at Singapore again 🇸🇬

[@Max_Flashheart]

Have a great season Kym and I don't forget to measure the height of Lando Norris lol

[@KymIllman]

I’ll try my best to measure Lando’s height!

[@haronforteau2842]

Have you lost any luggage/gear while travelling Kym?

[@rjs898]

You speak tagalog? I'm impressed😊