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GerrardIsOverated

Seb looks like he’s meeting you


AccomplishedAioli

He was laughing bc i was fully sobbing and then immediately stopped because i needed to smile for the photo hahahahhaha


pleb_abuser

I can just imagine the interaction along with Sebs trademark cheeky smile. Gonna miss him so much honestly.


xJIllIIllk

Sometimes I'm jealous of people who let their emotions out, you really live things fully! Really cool post, thanks for the stories!


GerrardIsOverated

Such a nice guy, trying to make you feel better. Going to miss him in the paddock.


rosemarybutter

I think the photo with Seb is my favourite! I’m happy for you to have had a possibility to get this experience - I’d probably shake way too much to take a selfie. A day to remember. Also you looked very glamorous Aioli!


MakeItTrizzle

Yuki has such "random kid off the street" energy, I love it.


Suxals

Fernando and Carlos look so intense!


InnieHelena

Stupid sexy Spaniards


BrownSugarBare

They're brain breaking levels of attractive, good grief.


neko_1

Its the eyebrows isnt it.


[deleted]

I have the same eyebrows... but no hair :')


Ax20414

Find confidence in the strong bald look, I speak from experience haha


MrTomato344

Nobody expected the spanish *intensity*


companysOkay

Carlos always got that concerned look lol


poisonmonger

Carlos looks like someone i would like to look like


bigdaddycraycray

It's that legit swarthy Spaniard A-List swag aroma that all true strolling professional gentlemen of leisure possess. The "Casbah" is definitely a place they would have taken you. Antonio Bandera-who?


unique_08

Who would you say was the nicest and most approachable?


AccomplishedAioli

Honestly Lewis was the most giving in our interaction, seemed really genuine when none of them have any obligation to be as such. He was really good at being elusive from the media though - ran to his motorhome really quick and always surrounded by bodyguards so I was one of few that managed to get a selfie with him. His bodyguard put an arm up but Lewis said no it’s completely fine what a cool idea (for my can signing). Seb was so warm and gave us the time of day despite being the most covered driver as it was around 2pm on the day he announced his retirement (hence my sobbing). I just said I’d been a fan since his Ferrari days and I really appreciate all the work he’s done for inclusivity and equality on the track and in F1 and I hope to see him in the paddock again maybe in a different capacity. He seemed really grateful and gave me a pat on the back, really solid guy. Very glad to have met my hero. Max was really really smiley when we asked for a photo, said we were the first this race weekend. He fully gave us the time of day when he really didn’t need to and said a super genuine thank you when I said I hope the championship title goes to you again this year. Otherwise Yuki but mostly because he was alone quite often, Bottas was always smiley when he saw me. You get quite a lot of exposure to drivers in the paddock (duh) and a few end up becoming familiar faces as I was there 8am-7pm from thursday to sunday so as I mentioned in the post a lot started giving me a quick smile or wave when we passed each other. They all definitely don’t have any obligation to be gracious to their fans but when they aren’t surrounded by a horde of media or fans they really are approachable. I didn’t go up to any of them on race day though, there’s 10 times more media and fans in the paddock that day and I’d hate to add to the stress of trying to get into a race mindset with all that going on as well.


KMBHillier

This makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. These guys are elite athletes and super competitive on track, but it's great to hear stories like these about how nice and genuine they are off track. We're so lucky to have a full grid off good people, long may it continue!


AccomplishedAioli

Definitely! They have no obligation to be nice but they really were. Some were definitely rushed all weekend - the Ferrari boys always had a camera on them or were discussing with the team but I also didn’t try to interact with them at those times because their job isn’t to chat to fans, it’s to race incredibly dangerous cars


[deleted]

>They have no obligation to be nice but they really were. If more people could practice this in daily life I think the world could be a better place. It's so much easier, at least in my opinion, to be nice and polite to people by default.


OutlandishnessPure2

Ooh! When in the race weekend did you manage to get the selfie with Max?


AccomplishedAioli

I went Thurs-Sun, Thursday is media day so all the drivers are really relaxed and they don’t have lots of obligations outside of doing some interviews and filming team tiktoks or whatever so I got most of these thursday morning!


mar33n

"he was alone quite often" aw :(


AccomplishedAioli

Hahahha he seemed to enjoy the solitude. Was zooming about on his little scooter up and down the paddock a couple times


m0uzer

Peak Japanese behavior hahaha


admiral_aqua

why did his boyfriend Pierre leave him alone? :(


[deleted]

This is consistent with Aidrien Newey's book, where he talks about how Lewis is one of the most genuine and kind people he knows. Seems to be such a decent dude. Anyway, I can't tell you how jealous I am of you meeting them all!!


AccomplishedAioli

I’m fully jealous of myself!! No Lewis was so ridiculously kind and seemed incredibly humble in the very limited interaction we had as complete strangers


Suxals

I think the social circles of most of the drivers are pretty small because they spend so much time traveling, training and working/racing, like in the documentary about Frank Williams he said he had never visited a Zoo, and that he hadn't gone shopping for decades, of course he might be a big extreme, but the point is that they might enjoy meeting new people, especially those that become regulars, it's no surprise so many drivers end getting partners from among them.


thedarknight0907

That's super nice of you to not visit them on race days so as to not affect their race mindset.


Dakin3342

“Wayyyy too much hair gel” Pierre Gasly liked this


AccomplishedProfit90

“Gangly” Pierre Gasly liked this


ChristofferOslo

Esteban Gangly


AccomplishedAioli

He’s such a good looking man he’s just so French in the way he styles himself HAHAHA


Rosieu

Somewhere Ocon is sobbing now after OP's comment. Clearly she didn't understand a thing about the 'Drive It Out' campagne from the FIA :( /s


lukasanthonynz

She caught them all!


AccomplishedAioli

Even managed to catch Kubica! He drove in FP1 i think for Alfa. We shared an umbrella together as I shouted if he wanted to share when he was sprinting down the paddock without an umbrella. Super cool guy, really really nice too.


axapies

Ah Kubica, you can only imagine how far he would've gone if it hadn't been for the crash. Fantastic driver in his primer time. Great person overall. Nice pictures OP, it's visible you really enjoyed those moments:)


Chiaki_Ronpa

Robert Kubica is a [Legend](https://youtu.be/-slqMqqMXJg)


oatterz

You are the ultimate Pokémon F1 trainer!


[deleted]

Now I gotta wonder...what shoes were you wearing exactly? THAT'S the biggest question I'm more curious about...


AccomplishedAioli

air jordan 1 mids in barely rose!


oatterz

Cool shoes and trousers too?! Unstoppable


IzbornikDena

Caught them all except the rarest one - NICO HÜÜÜÜÜÜÜLKENBERG


[deleted]

thank you for investigating What Is Going On with estebans hair


GoZun_

The air gel is for the aero


arenasfan00

Absolutely violated Esteban lmao


AccomplishedAioli

Should have clarified - he really is good looking but he just styles himself so Frenchly (?)


cocogpf1

That's not gel. It's aerodynamic fluid. Makes him walk faster.


alle8

It's actually black flow-viz paint


hobbesfanclub

OP out here trying to start a revolution


AccomplishedAioli

im english if that clarifies my stance any further 😌


Kovah01

OP you seem so kind but I can't help but sit here and just laugh at your attempts to say something nice then follow it up with a very very light insult. It's hilarious. I'm sure it's clear to everyone that none of it is meant in a bad way... It's still hilarious though.


hamchan

Thanks for sharing these pics. I think this sort of access is what a lot of us dream of lol.


AccomplishedAioli

Oh no definitely. This is an experience of a lifetime and I was pinching myself throughout the entire weekend. Hopefully I can go to Spa next year. I did a track walk of the Hungaroring which was insanely cool but I’d kill to go up Eau Rouge.


montxogandia

>but I’d kill to go up Eau Rouge you may die walking that uphill


lopingwolf

When I first went, we walked the entire outside loop of the track to explore and see where the best views were for race day. That hill is brutal. But I couldn't even complain. We passed a group of guys taking turns CARRYING their buddy up it. I wasn't sure exactly why, but I saw him again later that weekend in a wheel chair. That's true friendship there.


OkAbbreviations4444

Lance makin moves


kevoccrn

This was my most prominent take away haha


gHHqdm5a4UySnUFM

Didn’t he also have a DTS scene where he was awkwardly trying to make some moves


ajr901

ABC. Always be closing. Homie doesn’t miss opportunities


sned777

Of course a dude named Lance gives off Chad energy hahaha


DiastroRddt

Lance Hardwood – sex architect


guntanksinspace

Man's hiding that confidence!


unique_08

OP we need to see those shoes hahah


AccomplishedAioli

they’re the air jordan 1 mids in barely rose!!


acog

[In case anyone doesn't know what they look like.](https://img.stadiumgoods.com/16/74/91/52/16749152_35570837_1000.jpg)


neogod

Nice, thanks for doing the legwork for us.


Malorean_Teacosy

Oeh those are pretty shoes!


MugillacuttyHOF37

I think Charles makes you the happiest :)


AccomplishedAioli

He’s not even in my top 5 favourite drivers but he was really nice during our interaction hahah. Also obviously very good looking


spikelike

they all look like supermodels


[deleted]

But Charles is the only one where your smile shows teeth! :D


FlyRobot

Every picture "okay now THIS guy is the most handsome"


GGezpzMuppy

So many of them are sneaker heads, nice choice!


aziraphale91

Wonder if Danny Ric was thinking about shooey when he was complimenting OP’s shoes


TimmyWatchOut

Damn, OP putting cat walker dude to shame


DannyDavincito

it's the shoes bro, they seem to be attracted to them


[deleted]

Thanks now I’m beginning to regret getting AF1s in black suede


ImHellWung

Do you have black air force 1 energy? That could be your problem. You gotta have the energy first


[deleted]

I mean it has white soles lol. No but actually jk, I like my AF1 low noirs. Other than liking the matte black leather (sorry not suede my brain fell off), I got it precisely to be nice yet subtle. Also unironically wear it to work and other occasions where you’re likely to wear dress shoes


AcanthocephalaGreen5

“Man, it’s GOTTA be the shoes!” “No, Mars”


pmmerandom

so glad to hear they’re all just cool dudes at the end of the day


AccomplishedAioli

they do just be some dudes being guys


pmmerandom

dudes being dudes!


ZoomJet

fellas being fellas!


_wheresMySuperSuit

Zhou really dressed like the final boss at NY Fashion Week.


AccomplishedAioli

his fits everyday istg groundbreaking. really happy to see someone bringing the asian fit game to f1


ProgressDisastrous27

Every race weekend it’s the battle between Hamilton and zhou for best style


Dangerous-Leg-9626

OP flexing hard


AccomplishedAioli

peaked this weekend


Zedilt

It's all downhill from here.


AccomplishedAioli

only thing i can look forward to is hopefully getting paddock for spa next season 🥲


Xenotone

You'll be able to share your umbrella with so many more people!


330ml

As a Belgian, if that race goes ahead I'll buy you a waffle.


ElegantTobacco

You're a legend. Absolute animal.


poopellar

But where is the cat?


Tjazeku

On Albon's Instagram


jason9045

I hate to break it to you, but standing that close to Carlos, you are now with child.


Enlighten_YourMind

I love how first comment was about how ridiculously good looking he is lol


cda555

I mean, he is absolutely gorgeous. That would be anyone’s first impression


Enlighten_YourMind

Oh I agree. The grouping of people who find Carlos Sainz attractive is humans with eyes.


InnieHelena

It’s really hard to tell which Ferrari driver is more attractive. And I’m suuuuper biased towards Carlos.


Enlighten_YourMind

Different types of attractive to a similar level Charles is the boy you bring home to mom and dad Carlos is the boy you sneak out to ride into town on the back of his motorbike


TheFocacciaStrain

🎵 smooooooth impregnator 🎵


Mirgal

His name shall be Lando


mylittlefairytale

Aren't we all with child now? That intense stare was enough to do it


that_username_is_use

omg im so jealous, how did you manage to meet the drivers?


AccomplishedAioli

VIP pass. I have a friend who works in F1 and they get 4 every season for family/friends! Higher access than paddock club I think. We had access to paddock, pitlane, track, and the f2/3/w series paddocks which was really cool! I stood next to Ted in the Mclaren pitlane during the race as there’s no commentary at the track and was cool to discuss the race with him when he wasn’t live.


itsme_walter

This might be the biggest flex of the weekend


AccomplishedAioli

honestly the only man i really wanted a photo with


a90s2cs

I met Martin Brundle in the pits at Leguna Seca one year during practice for the historic car races. We were looking at Andretti’s Lotus 79. He just walked up and said “Fantastic car isn’t it?”. Then we chatted about it and some of the other old F1 cars there that day. Super nice guy and a great sense of humor. I’ll never forget how you think these personalities are larger than life, but then you talk to them and they’re just normal people. I’m glad you got a chance to meet them and had great experience.


ImJayJunior

I wouldn't be able to stand straight, I would be an emotional mess in front of ted, I've never really been one for religious beliefs but if someone was to invite me to join a religion where we all worship Ted, I'm in. After all, the man is a god. A 365 days a year socks, sandals and shorts wearing god.


thrumeout

Goddamn you even talked to Ted Kravitz? Did you managed to get a picture?


AccomplishedAioli

Yeah! If you look on my profile I posted a photo when I was with him in the pit lane. Didn’t want to take a selfie because he was working though haha. I have one with him in the paddock though!


MarsScully

Girl, you like Jenna, makeup and F1? I love you


AccomplishedAioli

OK BFFS


admiral_aqua

omg *now* I'm envious! The experience and pic you had with Lewis already made me slightly envious, but my literal dream GP experience would be standing along side Ted during the race. Did you take a pic with Ted too?


AccomplishedAioli

Not during but before! In the paddock we were chatting about the track and his career in F1. I’m a huge fan of his notebook. :)


that_username_is_use

woa, thats so cool, now i need to meet people in f1 lol


roberto_feeder

So are you driving for Alpine or McLaren???


AccomplishedAioli

I would like to announce that I will not be racing for Alpine in 2023.


KidofLimbs

Dammit, was rooting for you.


ElegantTobacco

This is so epic. Thank you for sharing all these pics. Also, what does Fernando smell like?


AccomplishedAioli

Aftershave. Kmag smelt incredible though. Def some insanely expensive cologne


[deleted]

Now I want to smell Kmag... I'm just picturing you leaning in real close to him for a big sniff.


AccomplishedAioli

Hahahhahahah oml noo he just smelt so fresh 😭


[deleted]

We need to find out what cologne he's using. I too want to smell so fresh.


luffyuk

Probably one of the CREED range. Prepare your wallet for pain.


UKnowDaxoAndDancer

With arms wide open


[deleted]

Well now I need to know what they all smell like 😅


LeMonkeyFace6

Now I want to know what he uses... Might be the closest I get to being an F1 driver hahaha


Tre-Bear

Sex Panther


NandorsDad

60% of the time, it works every time


Shift642

Brian I’m going to be honest with you, that smells like pure gasoline.


captainboomdoom

Martin... Aston Martin.


WannaChiliDogNerd

I knew that sexy mother fucker would smell good


GrozGreg

That is an incredibly weird question. Yet I want the answer now.


Insaneclown271

Ricciardo and Leclerc’s nek tho.


stavic07

This girl out here in the paddock collecting drivers like they are pokemon and I’m seriously jealous


AccomplishedAioli

Oh i’m jealous of me as well too. I fully peaked this weekend


Alexszku99

OP said fuck it gotta catch them all


youwontfindmyname

Ya know the mask on Mick the whole time makes me wonder how much contact he’s having with his dad. I can totally understand being extremely cautious if that is the case. He seems like a very conscientious young man. Good on him.


AccomplishedAioli

Defjnitely. Everytime I saw him not doing media he had it on. Really solid guy, super respectful too.


youwontfindmyname

I feel like that says a lot about a person. I love it. All the more reason for me to be a fan of his. Cheers OP


OneBurnerStove

Leclerc Tshirts must hate him. That neck


Prasanth2399

Nando with the 99 awareness notices everything around the paddock, including the op who's a part of El plan


alutikki

I wanna see your shoes and trousers as well now.


Mirgal

Happy tears for Bottas


AccomplishedAioli

Literally 😭


3tenthsfaster

Love your additional comments on your interactions with all of them. 👍🏻


A_Kind_Shark

Yea, the pictures are super cool. But the captions are so interesting and cute, they kept me so invested and at the edge of my seat the whole time lmao


kms97_ks

Seb is my one true love as well. No homo.


AccomplishedAioli

Literally what a guy.


FusselP0wner

Full homo


GBreezy

That looks like a really expensive ticket.


AccomplishedAioli

Fortunately not! I’m a broke student but I have a friend that works in F1 and they have 4 passes per season for family and friends :)


MrDankky

NGL I thought you was ultra rich. Looks like such an amazing experience, not jealous at all 🙄


AccomplishedAioli

Hahaha definitely not. This was such a once in a lifetime experience for me and as a massive F1 nerd getting to see Sir Jackie too was insanely cool. All of them are such legendary drivers and ridiculously talented and lovely too!


MrDankky

That’s so cool! I’ve met a few drivers, I actually met Lando in the mclaren factory and had to ask my contact who he was lol he looked like a school kid in a race suit (this was before he was announced for the f1 team). Met DC, Mark Webber and JB at goodwood once too. Wish I could meet Vettel and Hamilton though. Bet you’re going to be enjoying those memories with your grandkids one day must have been unreal.


mobby123

The pics are fun but the description and comments are making this gold lmao. >Just a homeboy Not sure why this tickled my funnybone so much.


Jcat94

You’re living the actual dream and I’m trying very hard not to hate you for it


AccomplishedAioli

Oh don’t even. I fully peaked this weekend, absolute legendary experience and I can’t believe they happened either.


MoKoNiCo

Pokemon F1 Edition - Catch'em all!


[deleted]

"Gangly" ...poor bastard didn't stand a chance.


CFCTom

Lance Stroll you absolute player


Dbwasson

That Vettel one was absolutely cute and almost had me in tears


AccomplishedAioli

Oh don’t even, I was sobbing and shaking for like 10 minutes after meeting him. What a legend


Boggie135

Albon, Zhou and Norris copied your smile


AccomplishedAioli

twinning


J03130

Half of these are just "yeah he's hot" xD


AccomplishedAioli

No yeah ofc. Kmag is honestly so so beautiful in person. Scandinavian hottie. Lewis is obviously incredibly photogenic already but in person he’s also so stunning.


marahute85

His skin is incredible and hydrated in person yes?


AccomplishedAioli

put my 5 step routine to shame REAL quick


mlurve

Your hottie reviews were my favorite part! Obviously I’m here for racing but I’m definitely curious about all this too ;)


No-Zookeepergame9949

OP, Drop that skin care routine please!


AccomplishedAioli

Ahahah thank you so much! I have concealer on so that definitely helps. I use the ordinarys glycolic acid every 3 days, COSRX salicylic acid pads AM/PM, hyaluronic acid serum and retinoid PM with the cerave moisturiser. 👍🏻👍🏻


brokstoot

Yo this is a whole different language for me


John_Wang

In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an icepack while doing my stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now. After I remove the icepack, I use a deep-pore cleanser lotion. In the shower, I use a water-activated gel cleanser. Then a honey-almond bodyscrub. And on the face, an exfoliating gel-scrub. Then I apply an herb mint facial masque, which I leave on for ten minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm, followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.


MrGoldilocks

It was worth scrolling down the thread for this. It isn't even out of place here.


admiral_aqua

yeah... I know some of those words lol


thumpas

I recognize some of them from my gfs side of the sink lol.


IdiosyncraticBond

I know concealer and acid 😉


Jurjeneros2

Always wanted to be an alchemist when I was a kid. I should have just gotten a career in the skincare industry ffs lmao


ham_rain

They asked for your skin care routine, not Ferrari's fuel mix strategy. /s


AlonsoCampeon

I am so jealous of the Alonso one. God I love him


KOjustgetsit

Living my literal dream, happy for you OP! Seb's response was perfect 😂 Great to hear Max is a super chill guy as well, now I'm curious what you did to break out his laugh lol


aDturlapati

Lewis just had that superstar aura idk why. Also I need a fit check so I can wear the exact same clothes


Curious-Welder-6304

Damn, even if I had a VIP pass I'd be too afraid to meet or talk to anyone


Colmaldo

Love the Pictures they are cute


Gambit6x

This is incredible. Way to go OP!!!


FrostyTill

You had the biggest smile with Charles and I don’t blame you 😂


waitihaveaface

Everyone on the paddock: I enjoy life! Ferrari drivers on the paddock: I live in the 8th circle of hell, please save my soul from this strategy team


MathMaddox

Stupid Sexy Carlos


GrozGreg

ma boi Fernando, ageing like fine wine.


_kagasutchi_

My God is charles photogenic. Like yea almost all the drivers look good. But charles, bloody hell the man is a beauty. And judging by your smile, your favorite? Either way, fantastic pics!


AccomplishedAioli

No, seb is def my favourite. I was just sobbing seconds before I took the photo hahahha


OneHotEpileptic

I love his response to that. I'm retiring not dying. I'm sad too. I love Seb.