The 5 greatest celeb moments from the 2023 British F1 Grand Prix
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he Formula 1 Aramco British Grand Prix was at all times going to be a hive of superstar exercise, given the game’s long-standing affiliation with all issues glitz and glamour.
And this yr, the three-day sporting occasion didn’t disappoint because it delivered all the pieces from awkward grid stroll exchanges, Hollywood stars, and even some piping sizzling film tea.
The Standard takes a glance again at Silverstone’s greatest celeb moments because the chequered flag was waved on the 73rd British Grand Prix.
1. Cara Delevingne’s awkward trade with F1’s Martin Brundle
F1 broadcasting legend Martin Brundle has had his fair proportion of awkward exchanges throughout his notorious pre-race grid walks, and it’s protected to say that he has added one other superstar to that listing.
After chatting to the likes of Man City supervisor Pep Guardiola and former One Direction star Liam Payne on the monitor, the Sky Sports presenter set his sights on British supermodel Cara Delevingne, who awkwardly declined his makes an attempt.
When he requested her for a phrase, she responded, “I can’t hear anything I’m so sorry”, to which the previous F1 driver sarcastically responded, “I’m sure it would have been extremely interesting”.
2. Actor Damian Lewis carried out the National Anthem
Last yr, racegoers had been handled to the dulcet tones of UK Eurovision entry Sam Ryder and this yr, it was Billions star Damian Lewis’ flip.
For the uninitiated, Lewis turned his consideration from performing to music earlier this yr and launched his debut album, Mission Creep – a rootsy, rock-inspired launch.
However, his efficiency didn’t hit the correct be aware with all followers, who had been left considerably bemused by his jazz-tinged interpretation of the nationwide anthem.
One viewer echoed many sentiments, writing: “Damian Lewis singing the national anthem accompanied by a sax. Since when did F1 get so random?!”
Prior to the efficiency, Lewis admitted he hadn’t slept in three weeks interested by his efficiency, fearing he’d sing “Queen” as a substitute of “King”.
3. Florence Pugh waved the chequered flag
Florence Pugh adopted within the footsteps of fellow Brit Tom Holland to wave the chequered flag at a Grand Prix this yr.
The Little Women actress was readily available to mark Max Verstappen’s sixth-consecutive win this season and mark Lando Norris’ seventh profession podium alongside Lewis Hamilton’s 14th Silverstone podium look.
Before the race, the Dune 2 star, who’s an envoy for Race Against Dementia, a charity that funds analysis into the prevention and treatment of dementia, informed Martin Brundle that she was excited to cheer for Hamilton.
4. Brad Pitt spilled the beans on his F1 movie
Brad Pitt’s look within the Paddock over the previous 4 days has been properly documented as he’s filming an untitled F1 film, which is produced by seven-time world champion Hamilton, at Silverstone.
And now the Oscar-winner has spilled the beans on what movie lovers can count on from the high-octane function, which sees him portraying an getting older former F1 driver Sonny Hayes who rejoins the grid one final time.
Speaking of his character, Pitt informed Sky Sports F1: “[Sonny] has a horrible crash, kind of cracks up and disappears. [He] then is racing in different disciplines and his friend, played by Javier Bardem, who is a team owner [of Apex Racing], they’re a last place team, they’re 21, 22 on the grid, they’ve never scored a point.
“They have a young phenom, played by Damson Idris, and he brings me in as a kind of Hail Mary and high jinks ensue.”
Reflecting on the present’s cinematographer, he added: “I tell you what’s amazing about it, you’ll see the cameras all over the car. The shots, you’ve never speed… you’ve never seen the G-forces like this. It’s really, really exciting.”
5. Calvin Harris headlined the circuit’s first-ever Launch Party
Motorsports have by no means been extra widespread, partially due to acclaimed Netflix sequence Drive To Survive. And whereas the F1 enjoys the increase of a recent fandom, it’s not simply the game that’s seeing the fruits of that recognition, however the Silverstone competition as a complete.
Thanks to its rising fandom, Silverstone bosses have made the weekend greater than apply, qualifying and the Grand Prix itself – and rolled the pink carpet out for a number of the largest artists on this planet for the circuit’s first ever Launch Party.
The monitor enlisted the assistance of Ivor Novello Award profitable songwriter and producer Jamie Scott to curate the “era-defining” occasion in addition to the whole three-day competition’s musical choices.
Headlining the Launch Party was Calvin Harris, alongside seven-time number-one artist Jess Glynne and Brits Rising Star nominee Cat Burns. Other acts to entertain the crowds included Tom Grennan, DJ Jax Jones, and pop superstars The Black Eyed Peas.
It’s not solely the principle stage that attracted the occasion however London outpost Mahiki, who introduced tiki again to Silverstone. The Mahiki T1 Enclosure returned over the racing weekend and hosted a sequence of jaw-dropping events with units from Jungle, Sigala, DJ Fat Tony and Karen Harding.
Yet once more, Silverstone has secured its spot as one of the star-studded occasions on the F1 calendar.