Elon Musk, Patrick Mahomes, Roger Federer and Serena Williams were among the star-studded line-up of celebrities descending on Florida for the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
There are three US races on the calendar for the 2023 season, and this week marks the first of the year – with plenty of big names making the most of the opportunity to take in the action in the sunshine.
Tennis great Federer was among the first to show up at the track on race-day, even getting the opportunity to be driven around the circuit by Mick Schumacher – the son of F1 legend Michael and current Mercedes third driver.Â
Icons in the world of music were also on hand, with the Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am, music producer Timbaland, legendary rapper Wyclef Jean, and grime artist Skepta all seen in the paddock area ahead of the action.
Retired Formula One racer Juan Pablo Montoya was seen walking around the garages while three-time world champion Jackie Stewart was seen speaking to Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross.
Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes was at the track in Miami, alongside his wife Brittany
Singer Will.I.Am – a huge Formula One fan – arrives in the paddock ahead of the race on Sunday
Tennis legend Roger Federer was seen taking a hot lap in a Mercedes prior to the race start
Grime artist Skepta and pop artist Becky G were also in the Sunshine State to take in the race
Other legendary athletes like tennis star Juan Martin del Potro and World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi – wearing a PSG shirt – were photographed in Miami Gardens.
Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger was seen walking the grid with his wife Dee before the start of the day as well.Â
Elsewhere, the likes of Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, singers Becky G and Shakira, soccer star Sergio Aguero, Brooklyn Beckham, Winnie Harlow and the Jonas Brothers were all listed as attendees for the race on Sunday.
There were plenty of current sports stars heading trackside too, with the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler taking a day out from the NBA playoffs to take in the race, while NFL stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb were spotted chatting in the paddock.
Ahead of the race, Lewis Hamilton made a very strong first impression, as the seven-time world championed wowed with his outfit ahead of the Grand Prix.
The British Mercedes F1 driver entered the paddock in a bedazzled outfit covered in purple sequins, finishing it off with a pair of black Dr. Martens boots in the baking Miami sun.
Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton turned heads with his purple sequined attire in Miami
Iconic music producer Timbaland was pictured inside the Red Bull garage before proceedings
From the world of fashion, Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee were spotted on the grid
Singer Becky G looked glamorous as she arrived at the F1 race in Miami on Sunday afternoon
Queen Latifah and her friends added some much-needed color to the F1 paddock this week
Colombian singer J Balvin – sporting a bold green haircut – speaks to fans ahead of the race
NFL stars CeeDee Lamb (left) and Dak Prescott chat in the pit-lane on Sunday afternoon
With highs around 80°F (27°C), Hamilton made one of the bolder choices in outfits of the rest of the grid – but he wasn’t the only one making their mark.
Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg stepped out in a matching shirt and shorts bathed in pink and palm trees while Alpha Tauri’s Yuki Tsunoda went with a simple white linen outfit.Â
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc went with an oceanic theme – arriving in baby and sea blue colors.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc went with an ocean-themed outfit, while Nico Hulkenberg went all out
Meanwhile Alpha Tauri’s Yuki Tsunoda went with a linen set to stay cool in the Florida heat
Aston Martin teammates Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both looked set to race
Legendary rapper Wyclef Jean was also seen down near the Hard Rock Stadium
Other athletes on hand include tennis star Juan Martin del Potro & ex-footballer Blaise Matuidi
Sir Jackie Stewart (L) was seen speaking to Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross (R)
