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.

Celebrities that follow F1 in the U.S

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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)

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