As many F1 fans are likely aware, in 2023 Brad Pitt began filming a fictional Formula 1 movie. But how much do you know about this project? Let me share everything I’ve observed behind the scenes during the filming of this movie in the F1 paddock! The fictional F1 team first spotted on the grid in Silverstone was Apx. This team is the focus of a movie starring Brad Pitt. And how did this fictional team fare in their first race? Well, one car didn’t even get off the line, while the other managed just 400 meters before turning left before the first corner and heading off to a runoff zone. So, d ..read more

What’s Kym been up to? It’s the first newsletter of 2024, and what a start it’s been! Kym kicked off the year in a very relaxed manner, enjoying some much-needed downtime with his family in Lancelin over the Christmas break. But the relaxation didn’t last long! Before we knew it, Kym whisked his family off to Niseko, Japan for an unforgettable ski trip. He even documented their adventures in a series of videos which you can watch right here: It was back to WA for 2 nights before he jetted off with his son Jayce to F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. It’s always one of the highlights on the F1 ..read more

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where every turn of the wheel and every strategic move is scrutinized by millions worldwide, there exists a man who holds the key to unlocking the behind-the-scenes mysteries of the paddock. Kym Illman, a seasoned F1 photographer, has emerged as the go-to source for all things clandestine in the realm of formula one motorsport. With his lens trained on the inner workings of the F1 circus, Illman provides an exclusive glimpse into the lives of the F1 drivers, teams and personalities that populate the F1 paddock. For newcomers to the sport seeking to delve ..read more

What’s Kym been up to? It’s finally finished… After a very long 22 race season, 2023 has come to a close in Abu Dhabi. Before we delve into what Kym has in store until F1 resumes in Bahrain next year, let’s rewind and catch up on what he’s been up to over the past 2 months! To kick off October, Kym treated his family to an amazing holiday in Las Vegas. They all had a great time and Kym even hit Omnia nightclub with his sons and their partners! Post-Vegas the family headed back to Perth whilst Kym embarked on the first leg of the Americas triple-header in Austin. Three intense weeks of trave ..read more

2023 LAS VEGAS GP QUIZ! HOW WELL DO YOU REMEMBER THE 2023 LAS VEGAS GP? Start Quiz Question Your answer: Correct answer: Next You got {{SCORE_CORRECT}} out of {{SCORE_TOTAL}} Your Answers The post LAS VEGAS GP QUIZ! appeared first on Kym Illman ..read more

What’s Kym been up to? It has been a relatively relaxed past 2 months for Kym with only 4 races, 12 flights and some much-needed rest at home in Lancelin during the mid-season break! But the work didn’t entirely stop as he recorded and published his annual ‘F1 Driver’s Wives and Girlfriend’s’ video and crossed his fingers that it didn’t become instantly out of date as happened last year when Lando broke up with Luisinha Oliveira just days after the video release. Following the mid-season break, Kym jetted off again for the Italian and Dutch Grands Prix then flew back to Perth to surprise J ..read more

Let me introduce you to 13 of the current F1 driver’s girlfriends. In this group you’ll find a number of models, a TV reporter, a professional cyclist, a professional golfer a couple of students and 4 mums. Like every year, there are new inclusions and departures from this select group. Here are the F1 Drivers’ Wives and Girlfriends in 2023! First up, it amazes me there’s so much interest in this topic. This is my top ranking video yearly. I can’t tell you why, I just know there’s just huge interest in the women these professional athletes go out with. But, these videos date quickly. This year ..read more

What’s Kym been up to? Kym’s really been on the go these last few weeks, from Spain to Canada and then back to the UK and Europe. Jayce is now back in Perth, working on new content for Kym and has since been replaced by Tonya, and her sister, Natalie. The trio enjoyed a whirlwind side trip to Paris, London and Venice where Kym managed to snap some celebrities on the Pink Carpet at the 2023 Barbie movie premiere! If you haven’t seen Kym’s holiday videos take a look here but be warned, Kym was disappointed by the very average and very overpriced food in Venice! Whilst Kym was sad to see Nyck ..read more

What’s Kym been up to? It’s been quite a hectic two months for Kym, who decided to take his son Jayce to work with him for a few races. Kym’s under some unbelievable time pressure during the F1 season and along with Jayce helping him trackside, we have two people back in Perth working on video editing, plus some other office staff handling orders and despatch and of course Kym’s lovely wife Tonya handling all the travel arrangements. After the much hyped and celebrity packed Miami GP, Kym and Jayce snuck over to Indianapolis to shoot the GMR Indycar race where Pato O’Ward signed and numbered ..read more

What’s Kym been up to? The excitement is palpable as the F1 season resumes. Kym is thrilled to be back in the paddock after a well-deserved break and is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest Formula 1 action. If you haven’t already seen Kym’s 2023 F1 predictions video, check it out now! He shares his thoughts on how the season might unfold for the 20 drivers and 10 constructors. A new F1 season means more than just racing – it also means new travel videos. Having spent 10 days in Saudi Arabia between the season’s first two races, Kym is excited to share you with his experiences i ..read more