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Formula 1 is finally in Miami this week, where the world’s most prestigious motorsport series set up shop right in the heart of Downtown Miami. A major F1 racing event and a rather stylish party, with both events taking place over the course of several days, has the fans, F1 drivers, and celebrities alight.

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After the first two practice sessions on Friday, W and Dior along with American fashion model, Karlie Kloss hosted a cocktail party for Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion is, of course, the poster boy of Formula 1, and his easy transition into the world of fashion makes him one of the most popular F1 drivers among many celebrities.

Who are the guests in attendance along with Lewis Hamilton?

With the sun just breaching the distant horizon in Florida, popular celebrities made their presence known at the party in the candlelit courtyard of a private residence on the bay shore in Miami.

Hamilton, of course, came straight from FP2, where his P4 result would have boosted his confidence. He wore a charcoal waistcoat as he was pictured greeting the guests. The party just got even better once the Brit arrived on the scene.

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Among the guests was Serena Williams, Hamilton’s long-time friend and together they even looked to buy Chelsea Football Club. Her sister Venus and popular actor Ashton Kutcher and his wife Mila Kunis were also in attendance at the party. NFL player Travis Kelce and owner of Bustle Digital Group Bryan Goldberg were present as well.

W publisher Amber Estabrook, Nick Brown, singers Shawn Mendes and Will.i.am also attended the party on Friday. We are confident the Friday Night event was a grand one as Hamilton prepares for the Miami Grand Prix.

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On the track, Mercedes had a solid start as George Russell finished P1 and Lewis Hamilton finished P4 in FP2. The Silver Arrows struggled to warm up the tires in the last race. However, with the sun beaming down in Miami, they will hope to not encounter this problem. Further, the team has come up with new upgrades that have reduced the porpoising issue.

Although they had a disappointing start to FP3, they will look to fight Red Bull and Ferrari in the magic city. Where will Hamilton finish during Sunday’s Grand Prix? Leave your predictions in the comments.