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Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix: Celebrity sightings and pre-race buzz

Formula 1 draws a crowd everywhere it goes and its inaugural grand prix in Miami is no different. Take a world-class destination city and put world-class racing in it and, well, you're going to draw the A-listers. Here's a roundup of all the familiar faces in South Florida for Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.

GOATs

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, soccer legend David Beckham and a fan.

Patrick Mahomes ... err Paolo Banchero

It's not the first time Sky Sports' Martin Brundle — a former F1 driver — has misidentified or just flat-out not known who he's talking to on the grid.

Serena Williams and Geri Halliwell

Serena Williams has made numerous appearances at F1 race weekends and once even waved the checkered flag at last year's Monaco Grand Prix. She's here with the former Ginger Spice and wife of Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

Geri Horner talks with Serena Williams in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome on May 8, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Geri Horner talks with Serena Williams in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome on May 8, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

It's not a sporting event in "Wade County" without the Heat legend.

Matt Damon

Noted gear-head and star of "Ford vs. Ferrari" Matt Damon is a fixture in the F1 paddock.

Bad Bunny

The world-famous rapper rolled into the paddock with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez.

Pharrell Williams

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis

Tiesto

Kathryn Hahn

DJ Khaled

Formula 1 F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, U.S. - May 7, 2022  General view during qualifying REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo
Formula 1 makes its debut in Miami on Sunday, May 8. (Photo by REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo)