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A Miami Grand Prix paddock cameraman was briefly distracted by Ivana Knoll, widely known as the World Cup’s 'sexiest fan,' with internet sleuths quickly identifying her; the moment was contained and coverage continued, as race organizers adjusted the start time to 1 p.m. ET to avoid weather concerns.
Hermès’ leather-wrapped Paddock charging lineup for Apple devices ranges from $1,250 to $5,150, but none of the chargers include a power adapter; customers must supply their own 20W+ brick to power the charging cases, and a USB-C cable is included.
Amid travel chaos from the Middle East conflict, Formula 1 chartered three flights to move about 400 paddock personnel to Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix, helping the roughly 1,500 paddock attendees reach on schedule; freight has arrived, some staff were rerouted to hubs in Asia, a Pirelli test was canceled, and F1 is reorganizing logistics and the calendar to minimize disruption.
The Mexican Grand Prix organizers have taken steps to reduce the number of fans and VIPs in the paddock after security issues arose in last year's race, including spectators crowding hospitality units and accosting drivers. Alpine's Pierre Gasly and other drivers raised concerns about overcrowding, prompting the organizers to work with Formula 1 to limit the number of people roaming the paddock. A marketing campaign has also been launched to encourage spectators to show more respect to drivers and emphasize that the paddock is a working area. Red Bull has increased security measures to protect key team members, including Max Verstappen.