Paddock Access

YEEHAW! WE’RE IN TEXAS!

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Kym Illman and Jacky Martens are back with a new episode of Paddock Access, recorded at a special location close to the legendary Circuit of The Americas, home of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix! ?????

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$37,000 for an F1 ticket?! Yep, you read that right! In Austin, you can apparently pay a small fortune for F1 hospitality. But what do you get for that kind of money?

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Kimi Antonelli took the win and moved another step closer to securing the world title.  Meanwhile, George Russell once again struggled to deliver the result he was hoping for.

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Max Verstappen had hoped for more than P3, and he made his frustrations clear over team radio while communicating with his new race engineer, Tom Hart. 

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And then there’s Jacky…  He parked his car in the drivers’ parking area, but the FIA wasn’t too happy about that! His car almost ended up being towed away. 

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From eye-watering ticket prices to Verstappen’s radio messages and Jacky’s parking predicament, Kym and Jacky discuss the stories that caught their attention in Austin.

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SINGAPORE HAD IT ALL!

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In the latest episode of Paddock Access, Kym Illman and Jacky Martens take you behind the scenes of the Singapore Grand Prix and discuss all the biggest stories from a dramatic weekend.

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Singapore had it all: poor air quality, plenty of on-track drama and a huge amount of damage. ?? The McLaren teammates even made contact with each other, raising more questions about the tension within the team. What went wrong, and could things have been handled differently?

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Meanwhile, Kym made his television debut on Sky Sports!  How did it happen, and what was it like stepping in front of the cameras?

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And of course, there’s Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton and his team were once again not quite on the same page, with more frustration and disagreements adding to the drama.

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From the unusual conditions in Singapore to the crashes, team tensions and stories from behind the scenes, Kym and Jacky break it all down.

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All this and much more in the latest episode of Paddock Access! 

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???? What a weekend in Malaysia!

In the latest episode of Paddock Access, Kym Illman and Jacky Martens take you behind the scenes of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia and break down everything that happened during an unforgettable race weekend.

Of course, the biggest story was Max Verstappen’s brilliant victory. But the drama started long before the lights went out, with major software problems causing absolute chaos and creating scenes we’ve never seen before ??

The heavy rain took the spectacle to another level???

Ferrari managed to ruin what could have been a dream battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton by sending Lewis out on the wrong tyres. Hamilton somehow fought his way back to the podium — but it certainly wasn’t thanks to his team ??

And the chaos didn’t stop at the circuit. Traffic around the track came to a complete standstill, with fans even walking along the highway just to get away from the circuit ??

An extraordinary race, incredible drama and plenty of stories from the paddock. There’s a LOT to talk about!

All this and much more in the latest episode of Paddock Access! ?????

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🏁 The Azerbaijan GP delivered plenty of drama

Kym Illman and Jacky Martens take you behind the scenes in Baku and discuss everything that happened throughout the weekend. The noise around Christian Horner is getting louder in the paddock. Could he be on his way to Ferrari? 👀🔥

Meanwhile, Alpine team boss Flavio Briatore was furious after both Alpine cars crashed on the streets of Baku. What happened, and how costly could it be for the team? And then there’s Liam Lawson. Can he hold on to his seat for 2027, or is someone already knocking on the door and ready to take his place? 👀

Kym and Jacky also discuss everything else they saw and heard around the paddock in Baku, from the biggest stories to the details you may have missed.

All this and much more in the latest episode of Paddock Access! 🏎‍🔥

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The Spanish P at the Madring was something truly different.

In the latest episode of Paddock Access, Kym and Jacky take you behind the scenes of the Spanish Grand Prix, covering all the biggest moments on track and inside the paddock.

The Madring looks and feels unlike any traditional F1 circuit, and the paddock has its own unique look and atmosphere compared to other races.

There was plenty of drama on track too, with several major crashes and a huge amount of damage throughout the weekend. 💥 Could McLaren have got even more out of the race despite their bad luck? And did Max Verstappen leave something on the table?

Kym and Jacky also look ahead to the final part of the season. Which races are still to come, and what does the run in to the end of the championship look like?

All this and much more in the latest episode of Paddock Access! 🔥

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Monza dlivered a phenomenal Formula 1 race

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In the latest episode of Paddock Access, Kym Illman and Jacky Martens break down everything that happened at the Italian Grand Prix, both on the track and behind the scenes in the paddock.

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For the first time in 60 years, an Italian driver stood on the top step at Monza. And what a way to do it! Kimi Antonelli went from P19 to P1 in a sensational comeback packed with overtakes and incredible battles.

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But there was plenty more to talk about, from Charles Leclerc’s huge crash and the damage to his Ferrari to Max Verstappen’s impressive podium finish. Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda is talking to an F1 team about a seat for next year…

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And what exactly is happening behind the scenes in the paddock? The fans also fire question after question at Kym and Jacky, asking them everything they want to know and leaving them no room to dodge the tough ones. Kym and Jacky answer them all and hold nothing back.

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All this and much more in the latest episode of Paddock Access!

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The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort delivered plenty of drama — both on and off the track. In this episode of Paddock Access, F1 photographer Kym Illman and journalist Jacky Martens take you behind the scenes of everything that happened during the weekend.

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Lando Norris took a huge victory at Zandvoort, but there was plenty more to talk about away from the top step of the podium.

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Lewis Hamilton was left furious after Ferrari’s strategy appeared to cost him a potential podium. The seven-time World Champion was held up by teammate Charles Leclerc and made his frustration very clear over team radio. Is Hamilton starting to lose patience with Ferrari?

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The duo also take a closer look at the troubles inside Cadillac. The American team left Zandvoort empty-handed once again, with plenty of questions surrounding the team and a huge amount of work ahead for the new team principal.

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Kym and Jacky discuss everything that happened both on and behind the scenes at the Dutch Grand Prix.

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Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull Racing until 2030, and it comes with a mega-money contract??

In this special extra episode of Paddock Access, F1 photographer Kym Illman and journalist Jacky Martens break down the huge news surrounding Verstappen’s new deal.

What does the contract mean for Max and Red Bull? How much is Verstappen set to earn? And what does this long-term commitment mean for the future of Red Bull Racing and the 2026 regulations?

Kym and Jacky take you behind the headlines and discuss everything you need to know about Max Verstappen’s new mega deal.

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A brand-new episode of Paddock Access is now live! Join F1 photographer Kym Illman and journalist Jacky Martens as they take you behind the scenes of the Hungarian Grand Prix. From the biggest paddock stories to the lighter moments—including Max Verstappen’s now-famous baggy jeans—nothing is off the table. But the biggest talking point is Formula 1’s decision to move this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia. It may sound bizarre, but the move reportedly comes down to one thing: money. With tens of millions on the table, Kym and Jacky discuss why the race has been relocated and what it says about the future direction of Formula 1. As always, Paddock Access takes you beyond the headlines and inside the Formula 1 paddock. From the conversations and atmosphere behind the scenes to the stories you won't see on the TV broadcast, Kym and Jacky share the insights that only come from being in the heart of the paddock throughout the Grand Prix weekend. All that and much more in the latest episode of Paddock Access.

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A new episode of Paddock Access is now live, with F1 photographer Kym Illman and journalist Jacky Martens taking you behind the scenes of the Belgian Grand Prix at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit.  

In this episode, they discuss the future of the F1 calendar and the uncertainty surrounding the end of the 2026 season. With several races reportedly on shaky ground, could Formula 1 be heading towards a very unusual season finale. Could the championship even end back in Europe?  

They also look back at Kimi Antonelli’s impressive sixth win of the season, along with all the stories, surprises, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Belgian Grand Prix.  

From the biggest talking points on track to the latest paddock stories, Kym and Jacky bring you everything from Spa.

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