The 2026 Miami Grand Prix delivered far more than wheel-to-wheel racing on Sunday. Despite an unexpected three-hour schedule change, the crowds descended on Miami International Autodrome undeterred — and the paddock rewarded them with one of the most talked-about celebrity moments in Formula 1’s recent history.
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Messi and Colapinto: A Meeting That Stopped the Paddock
The moment that eclipsed all others belonged to Lionel Messi. The football legend arrived at the Mercedes garage alongside his family, and word spread through the paddock with the particular speed reserved for the genuinely iconic. There, he came face to face with Franco Colapinto — fellow Argentine, Formula 1 driver, and the man carrying an entire nation’s hopes in a sport that has lacked an Argentine representative for years. Two national heroes, one unforgettable encounter.
Miami’s Star-Studded Paddock Rivals Monaco
Miami once again proved it is among the most glamorous rounds on the Formula 1 calendar. Jimmy Fallon, Colin Farrell, Rafael Nadal, and tech titan Eric Schmidt — who paid a visit to McLaren CEO Zak Brown — were among those who graced the paddock beneath the thick Florida heat.
F1 WAGs 2026: Fashion That Defined Race Day
The paddock’s fashion credentials were equally formidable. Isabella Bernardini arrived in a Pretty Little Thing blazer dress paired with a Chanel washed-denim bag. Rebecca Donaldson chose a Saint Laurent canvas jacket and a Maison Alaia Le Teckel bag — quiet luxury at its most assured. Lily Muni He went head-to-toe Calvin Klein, proving minimalism can still command attention. Alexandra Liffe completed the picture in a Saint Laurent nylon co-ord and patent slingback pumps.
Colapinto and Maia Reficco Make Their Public Debut
The weekend’s most romantic headline belonged to Colapinto himself. The Argentine driver attended with actress and singer Maia Reficco, the couple making their official public debut hand-in-hand in the paddock. They were later spotted leaving together, with Colapinto pausing for a casual exchange with Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez — a fittingly relaxed close to a spectacular weekend.
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