Formula One

Patrick Mahomes, Shakira and Tom Cruise are just some of the celebrities who follow F1

The prestigious motorsport event, Formula 1, is often associated with opulence, glamour, and appearances from famous personalities.

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Patrick Mahomes, Shakira and Tom Cruise – Flocks of A-listers from the worlds of music, sport, and film descend onto the track to catch a glimpse of the drivers and the cars up close.

As Formula 1 gains popularity in the United States, more and more A-list celebrities are drawn to the races.

Fans of F1 love the fact that it is considered the pinnacle of motorsport. They enjoy the recent increase in popularity it has received in the United States and seeing celebrities on the starting grid only reinforces the sport's growth and creates a special bond between fans and drivers.

"You learn to expect the unexpected on a race weekend, you never know who will show up at the paddocks which makes for intrigue and excitement." said a Mercedes fan referring to Tom Cruise's pit stop at the Mercedes garage last season during the London GP.

MIAMI, FL – MAY 07: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes in the Red Bull garage during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – MAY 07: L.L. Cool J walks on the grid prior to the running of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 07: Shakira and Tom Cruise walk on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: Gordon Ramsay on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, United States. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: Brad Pitt enters the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – MAY 07: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott talks with Kanas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes prior to the running of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – MAY 7: Vin Diesel is seen ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategul T/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: Terry Crews on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, United States. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: Lupita Nyong’o on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, United States. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/MB Media/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: Shaquille O’Neal attends Sports Illustrated Club SI during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Justin Bieber during the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit in Las Vegas, United States on November 18, 2023. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 07: Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Venus Williams and Serena Williams watch the grid presentation as Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team walks onto the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: American former professional basketball player Shaquille O’Neal attends the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 07: VIP guest seen during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Paolo Pedicelli ATPImages/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 07: Vin Diesel looks on from the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 07: Will.I.Am looks on in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 07: Roger Federer walks on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 06: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez walk in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Clive Mason – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 18: Paris Hilton poses during the grid, prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by Tayfun Cokun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – MAY 07: Nick Jonas walks on the grid prior to the running of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Who made to the Miami GP?

From Tom Cruise and Shakira to the Jonas Brothers and Vin Diesel, to first-timers like Kansas City Chief's quarterback Patrick Mahomes, there was no shortage of A-listers at the 2023 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.

The Miami GP has quickly become one of the most popular racing events in America. Celebrities from all over the country gathered in South Florida to attend the race.

Many famous athletes and celebrities decided to make a quick pit stop during their down time at the event, despite it only being in its second year.

Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Roger Federer and Jake Paul are among other notables in Miami.

Star-studded turnout in Las Vegas

The Sin City hosted its first GP last year, and it was not short of celebrities strolling around F1 paddocks.

While the world’s greatest drivers sped down the Strip during the inaugural Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, the stars were out and about showing their support for their favorite teams.

The star-studded turnout came a day after Brad Pitt was spotted on the grid and grandstands during the practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday night. 

The 59-year-old actor was seen in a TikTok video shared by ESPN walking around the practice session and in another clip in the pit lane. Pitt’s attendance comes amid his production in an upcoming Apple Original film where he plays veteran Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes. 

Among the elite partygoers were actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Casey Affleck, Jon Hamm, Sofia Vergara, Zach Braff and Nina Dobrev; pro athletes James Harden, Shaun White and Odell Beckham Jr.; musicians Justin Bieber, Wiz Khalifa, Leon Bridges and Tyga; and models Ashley Graham and Karlie Kloss, among many others.

Who showed up in Austin?

Here are the celebrities that party with F1 drivers in Texas:

Prince Harry - The Duke of Sussex was spotted chatting with Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton at the Mercedes garage before the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2023.

Drew Barrymore - The actress and talk show host stopped by during Red Bull racing practice.

Adam Driver - The "Star Wars" actor was walking in the paddock during practice.

Rachel Brosnahan - "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel " actress paid a visit to the Scuderia Alpha Tauri before qualifiers.

Fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, singer/songwriter Joe Jonas and actress Chloë Grace Moretz were also spotted on the grid. 

In addition to Miami's race coming up in May, this year’s F1 schedule includes two more races in the United States. Round 19 will be held in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 20-22, and Round 22 is slated for Las Vegas on Nov. 24-26.

Formula 1 continues to gain steady growth in audience and new followers in the U.S. since the debut of the Netflix docuseries "Drive to Survive", which is in its 6th season.

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