Formula One drivers from around the world began arriving in Austin on Thursday for the Circuit of the Americas Grand Prix — some in classic Texas finery.
Alfa Romeo's drivers deserve a tip of the hat for their dedication to the Texas theme. Both Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu rocked cowboy hats and western-themed gear.
Daniel Ricciardo of Scuderia AlphaTauri and Carlos Sainz of Scuderia Ferrari also wore cowboy hats, but Sainz took it a step further with a stick-on mustache.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 23: Brad Pitt looks on from the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of USA at Circuit of The Americas on October 23, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 21: Rory McIlroy and Jamie Chadwick pose for a photo on the grid during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex was pictured with the Mercedes and Red Bull teams ahead of the Grand Prix race on Sunday in Austin.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 22: Anthony Joshua poses for a photo on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 22, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 23: DJ Cassidy and Wyclef Jean visit Williams Racing during the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 23, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images for Williams Racing)
Drew Barrymore attended the Red Bull Racing Team practice pitstop and interviewed members, like Team Principal Christian Horner, for her talk show.
Adam Driver was spotted chatting with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on Thursday while visiting the paddock.
Michael Mann rode along for a lap with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Daniel Ricciardo of Scuderia AlphaTauri arrived Friday before practices rocking a classic Texas Stetson.
Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz wrote a white cowboy hat, a bandana and a gold star to previews Thursday.
Zhou Guanyu of Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake arrived Thursday wearing a cowboy hat and western button-down.
Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas wore a cowboy hat and bandana to previews Thursday.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 21: Sha’Carri Richardson poses for a photo on the grid prior to the F1 Academy Series Round 7:Austin race 2 at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
A few notable celebrities also made appearances ahead of race weekend, including Drew Barrymore, who filmed for her talk show with the Oracle Red Bull Racing team, according to the Austin-American Statesman.
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Actor Adam Driver was also spotted with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and film director Michael Mann, who rode around the track with Leclerc.
Sunday's Grand Prix race saw big stars flocking to Austin, including Prince Harry, duke of Sussex, who was captured mingling with both the Mercedes and Red Bull teams.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 21: Gayle King and Chloe Grace Moretz take a selfie on the grid during F1 Academy Series Round 7:Austin race 2 at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Patrick Dempsey, who stars alongside Driver in the upcoming film "Ferrari," also attended Sunday's race.
Other stars spotted around the track include Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner, who is married to Oracle Red Bull Racing's Christian Horner, and "Yellowstone" actor Cole Hauser.
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Drew Barrymore interviews Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 19, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Red Bull's Max Verstappen earned his 50th Grand Prix win in Sunday's race. McLaren's Lando Norris took second place, and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz landed in third.
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