The Hungarian Grand Prix brought together an interesting mix of Formula 1 personalities, celebrities, VIP guests and familiar faces from around the paddock. Here are a few of the people who caught Kym’s eye during the Budapest race weekend.
Pierluigi Della Bona – F1 Trainer
Pierluigi “Gigi” Della Bona is a Formula 1 performance coach and trainer. After previously working with Carlos Sainz, he joined Haas this season to help prepare Oliver Bearman for the demands of Formula 1.
Martin Brundle – Broadcaster
Martin Brundle is one of Formula 1’s most recognisable broadcasters. The former F1 driver has become renowned for his race analysis and famous pre-race grid walks, making him a familiar face at every Grand Prix.
Daniel Rudas – Hahn Air COO
Daniel Rudas is the General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of Hahn Air, a long-time Formula 1 partner and a regular presence in the paddock.
Mario Miyakawa – Sky Sport Reporter
Mario Miyakawa is a Formula 1 reporter for Sky Sport, covering the latest news, interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from the paddock throughout the season.
Iris Murumets – Content Creator
Iris Murumets is an Estonian content creator and social media personality who has built a large online following. More recently, she’s become a familiar face in the Formula 1 paddock, regularly sharing content from race weekends.
Anna Leila Robinek – Formula 1 Fan
Anna Leila Robinek is a passionate Formula 1 fan who regularly shares her experiences from race weekends with her followers on social media.
Claudia Liptai – TV Presenter / Actress
Claudia Liptai is one of Hungary’s best-known television personalities, with a long career as both an actress and television presenter.
Petr Pavel – President of the Czech Republic
Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, was among the distinguished guests visiting the Hungaroring during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
Liam Cunningham – Actor
Irish actor Liam Cunningham is best known for portraying Ser Davos Seaworth in Game of Thrones. A Formula 1 fan, he was spotted enjoying the action from the paddock in Budapest.
Veronica Pomaro – Driver’s Mum
Veronica Pomaro is the mother of Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli. She has become a familiar face in the Formula 1 paddock, supporting her son throughout the early stages of his already successful F1 career.