I'm going to miss your travel videos after the season ends!

@AlexHM93

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@alwayschillingx

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@tambulee

2 жыл бұрын

True that

@Biebs74

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely!

@rosamoabito9882

2 жыл бұрын

Agree!!!!

I guess this is also why most drivers fly private. On instagram someone mentioned that Hamilton also used a helicopter for the airport, so I guess they have separate entering strategies and entrances.

@ItachiUchiha-nj9wx

2 жыл бұрын

Max has a private jet

@rafaelborrego36

2 жыл бұрын

In Mexico Private Jets go to a diferent AirPort.

@Tacos888

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. They go to a roof top withhelio across or fly off from the track and then they just voice him in for the post meeting.

@rashab8457

2 жыл бұрын

For Lewis it was a distraction so the fans would not wait for him. He took the car to go to the hotel about an hour after

@buildmotosykletist1987

2 жыл бұрын

@@ItachiUchiha-nj9wx : Maybe it's one of Mr Mateschitz's aircraft, he has one or two planes you know and an airport. Max could certainly afford one. Another driver sold his plane for environmental reasons, which has gotta be good and now he fly's on private jets others own so all that kerosene is now much more environmentally friendly. If you are interested in big private jets, I suggest you look at all the ones landing in Scotland at FLOP26. Some really big luxurious jets there.

I spent 20 years photographing Indy Car racing. The last 9+ years my client was Pennzoil. Three years coving Penske Racing and Rick Mears and then 6 covering Jim Hall Racing and (in order) John Andretti, Teo Fabi and Gil de Ferran. I was based in Chicago and much of the season was in the Midwest. Most of the time I drove to the venue, stayed in a motel; did the three days and drove home. The only distant travel (fly to); was Pocono, Phoenix, and Laguna Seca. A couple of years there was a Miami race and we all stayed at a hotel that had monorail service to the park. They warned us in Miami not to get off the monorail until you were in the park. I remember looking down on businesses that had razor wire on the roof of the building! Getting to the event shouldn't be an adventure. However, in your case it is. This was the era of film (only the press photographers had the "new digital cameras"). When I drove home, I had the first 2 days film written up and would write up the last (Sunday) rolls at a rest stop or in the lab parking lot. Put the packages through the slot and head home. By Monday pm I would have the first rolls and no later than Tuesday noon the balance. My client (a public relations company) was based in Redondo Beach, California so FedEx overnight had the coverage by Wednesday. The times have changed and i would imagine the pressure to internet images immediately is on you all the time. Probably between sessions at the track! I am retired now and living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. At my age (76) I have no desire to carry 20 to 30 lbs. of cameras around a race track. My wife and I are still huge race fans and we will both get up in the middle of the night to see a F1 race from some distant shore. Keep up the good work.

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

Sincere thanks for that very thorough review of what it was like years ago. I’m certainly glad I don’t have to battle with film.

@Taidgh

2 жыл бұрын

Well done sir, thank you for sharing

Your attitude towards the negative things that happened to you while traveling is very commendable. I will keep that in mind and use it as an inspiration/example when I'm able to travel again after the pandemic has died down.

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, you don’t see me in my worked up state. Only close family have to endure that

Kym when he enters Mexico "I'm not a fan of tacos". Kym when he leaves Mexico "For my last meal I'm having Tacos". I'm glad Mexico changed your opinion

I've come to realize that I'm starting to enjoy the endless tales of travel woes you experience. I don't like the idea of taking joy in other people's suffering, so I'm glad when you always make it out alive and usually in one piece! You're a stronger man than most to keep up this never ending F1 schedule without going home in-between races!

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure I could do it perpetually but it’s been a very interesting year. And maybe my country may allow me to come and go next year. Well not so much the country, my state Western Australia.

The quality of your videos are just exceptional! Just a quick comment about Brazil's safety, I was born there but moved to the UK when I was pretty young so never had a chance to properly live there, but the times I went there with my mom she always used to say, don't show off too much and you will be just fine. Truth is she got robbed twice in London, where she has lived for 18 years and never got touched back in Brazil, a place where she lived for over 35 years! Obviously these big events will tell these safety warnings but I would definitely recommend a visit whenever you can, amazing country, one that I wish I could have lived for a bit more time.

Jeezzzzz lord, that's a chaotic rush but glad you arrived safely. Love your work and hope to see more amazing stuff 🤩

@lesblase3667

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you use the name of Christ to cuss? 🤔 His name ain’t a swear word my friend. You wouldn’t use your mother or your fathers name now would you. If you’re going to cuss then cuss using cuss words. Don’t blaspheme. Just doesn’t make any sense. God Bless. Whether you believe or not. My 2 cents for the night

The VARIG flight ✈️ is great too and a beautiful stop on Manaus BR. Very comfortable and always on time ☺️

Another excellent video Kym. The travelling, the connecting flights, the check ins and the checkt outs.... it's probably the main reason I watch your videos now. I still love the F1 racing content that you make too, but these "behind the scenes" travelogues are the shizznit.

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoy them. They’re a bit of work to put together

I always love when there is a new video. I'ts just part of my race weekends now.

I watched one of your videos a couple months back about what the drivers drove to the race and loved it. I really enjoy watching your videos and your photography is amazing! I have a brother from another mother in Bundaberg, you remind me a lot of him. Anyways, love your stuff, Kym, always look forward to your next video, take care and be safe out there!

Hi Kym, Love the content mate. Found you on TikTok a few months ago. As a keen F1 watcher and travel nut i love the insight into the behind the scenes of the F1 traveling Circus. Looking forward to watching them all next year. Stay safe and enjoy your time at home in Australia with the family.

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

Delighted to hear you’re following me now. I’m excited about 2022 will bring.

Great video! What a commute. Epitome of passion and working hard!

Like to see your travel exploits Kim. Glad you finally made it to the track then hotel.

Best insight to f1 there is!!!

I have like listing to Brazilian grand prix as Kym is Travel to Mexican grand prix at 2021.

Hi Kym from Utah! It's so awesome to see you have a couple cutie pie "groupies" that helped you say "Stay Passionate"... that's so cool! J/K. Anyway, yet another must-see video from the one and only iconic Kym Illman, and We all wait for these great compliations from you. Anyway, stay safe down there and I will be hoping to catch a glimpse of you on the broadcast! PEACE!

I mean i only lived a year and a half in Sao Paulo and in that time the place where my dad works was targeted twice by armed robberies. I also was never allowed outside by myself. I’m not surprised they tell you to be more careful.

Your airport melee reminds me of flying from Buenos Aires to Dallas. Most of the airport was on strike, and I was on one of the only international flights that day out of Argentina

Glad to know you finally made it kym ! Gonna miss these blogs when the season ends , you have any plans or ideas for videos once everyone’s on break ?

Really interesting glimpse behind the curtain :)

I love how you always see the good side! New suscriber!🤗

I was Waiting for the Travel Vlog!!

Your experience are always welcome. Thanks

Welcome to Brazil Kym! Hope your stay here go smoother than Mexico

Your honest reactions crack me up. I love your videos. They play in the background while I'm in spreadsheet hell. Keeps me calm, so thanks KYM! Side note: How in the hell do you not like TACOS???? OMG.

@the_rocksf1148

2 жыл бұрын

You don’t buy tacos from a restaurant if you want decent authentic Mexican. You have to talk to the locals about that. Generally speaking street food is the go.

Yessss im going to become a member👍

That trip was certainly interesting to say the least! Kym took his phone being stolen much better than I think I would!

Oh I was one of the girls waiting for the drivers, so great to see you Kym! ❤️‍🔥

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you too.

As a Brazilian its quite hard to read all these negative comments about our country, but what can we say? It's true. Although you can be robbed in other countries, we cant ignore the fact that Brazil its always been a Dangerous place, not as dangerous as the rest of the world suggests, but yeah we have some problems. I think we're just used to live here and as natives we know how to avoid such situations. But i really hope that Kym have a wonderful stay in Brazil! Love your videos.

@v1n1c1u55anto5

2 жыл бұрын

Brazil is millions times safer than where he was, Mexico.

love your content. keep it coming.

Alles Gute weiterhin, Kym! 🍀

With a Richard Sapper Tizio lamp, it has to be a nice hotel room

Every race week I look forward to this specific travel vlog. Cheers Kym

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

Music to my ears.

Ha! That ending edit was cool touch with the two girls 👍🏼

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

I have used that piece of vision twice now

@elainel8588

2 жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to mention, the camera setup failure at the very end 09:57 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I can't wait to watch the Sao Paulo GP, one of the best ones of the year in my opinion, it's a classic

Hey Kym! Cheers from the Philippines 🇵🇭

Sorry for the inconvenience at the Mexico City airport. But remember Kym, you have to stay passionate!!! good travels.

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

I stayed angry for a short time

So nice to see SP again, it’s been 3 years since I went there to visit my family. Remember: pizza calabresa 🍕

Traveling is always an adventure for everyone.

Lad! I’ve fled Brazil in 2002 because I had been mugged 23 times while I lived there . I’ve been living in Austin Texas since 2002 and I so feel safe . I’ve never been mugged here . I don’t miss Brazil at all .I love going to COTA during the F1 here which is half an hour from my home . Stay safe .

@michaelrundhaug4005

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the US!! Good choice of town.

@acbc3543

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelrundhaug4005 thanks , lad ! I’m a naturalized citizen and I feel awesome. I belong here .

@lucasouza4846

2 жыл бұрын

boa mano, eu sairia também se tivesse algum dinheiro kkkk

@lucasouza4846

2 жыл бұрын

@@acbc3543 você saiu no ano em que eu nasci kkkkk

@lucasouza4846

2 жыл бұрын

@@acbc3543 indeed

Loved the Mexican girls at the end of the last video and you had them again here! I would love to see something similar with fans from other events too. The passion is infectious seeing it from these people. Is now a good time to say I'm a 3 %er because I'm subscribed?

Hi Kym, I’m aiming for be at the last two F1’s. Currently in France (so escaped Melbourne). Will look out for you.

Context about the airport issue: There is a big public health situation with the supply of medicine, specifically oncological treatment for children, so their parents close the roads that give access to the International Airport. Pd, Kym I saw you at the podium in Mexico City GP, big fan! 🇲🇽♥️

Hey Kym, From Uganda...i enjoy your content

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

Hi to Uganda

When ordering a coke in Mexico always go for the glass bottle, trust me there is a difference.

You got there in the end Kym. Have fun at the track this weekend. Love Brazil. ❤

It's kinda offensive how everyone from outside thinks bad of brazil and has a big fear of being robbed

@mathXKPO

2 жыл бұрын

Também fiquei meio incomodado, mas no fim acho que essa é a verdadeira imagem do país. Acho que só estamos acostumados a viver nessa loucura.

Me and my wife came all the way from south africa for this race! First time at f1 …if i see a driver in person i might faint

Loved the outro 😁

i have followed Kim for the last year or so and i realise its got nothing to do with F1 but is still utterly fascinating and enjoyable. He's onto to something here, no doubt about it

At least the race isnt out of SP. Most international flights that depart from other states make a stop as SP and most of them have layovers of 6 to sometimes even over 12 hours

Now that’s a long flight! I do like Latam, flew on a 1-2-1 last month to Peru.Glad u made it safely Kym! Did you find out which drivers are staying at your hotel? Enjoy!

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not long. I’ve done Sydney to Houston, that’s 17 hours

@christinajean487

2 жыл бұрын

@@KymIllman whew! So u’re used to it I see!

I need some friends like Kym has!

ATT KYM: Thank you for enabling Auto Closed Captions. Means I can stay to watch and like so it was worth your while ticking that box :-)

Hi Kim, Texan here. I don't think that there is the Mexican Coke you're looking for. The Mexican Coke we know as 'Mexican Coke' comes in a glass bottle and is made with cane sugar.

Waiting for the Brazilian gp video!

You know you have made it big when you have groupies! 😜 BTW Kym, I too hate cilantro...vile weed!

@CallieMasters5000

2 жыл бұрын

Cilantro is always so cheap, like 35cents at the grocery store, and tastes like soapy crap.

Hello Kym, what is your mood at the moment ? Are you happy the season is coming to an end and that you'll be able to go home or will you miss travelling every week ?

Where are you Kym? 3 days without hearing from you….we miss you.

Can you do a little video on how you pack your camera gear for travel? Are you ever having any issues flying with them? I keep getting stopped and I have to unpack everything every time.

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

I have done a video. Go back through my back catalogue and you’ll see it there

@MagicM0e

2 жыл бұрын

@@KymIllman Thank you for sharing. Love your updates and insight.

Sad to see the amount of instructions that f1 gives about security in Brazil like it’s the only country you can get robbed. It can happen but so as in other places. I hope you enjoy your time here and have a real taste of what Brazil is like. Love your videos ❤️

@ajorngjdonaydbr

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry bud, but after the World Cup and Olympics there and literally seeing the tons of people getting robbed in Broad daylight, they have absolutely every right to mention security when entering Brasil

@hugokloeppel3596

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll put half the blame on the brazilian media, they are always trying to denegrate my country’s image around the world

@tiadaid

2 жыл бұрын

Well, given that the Mercedes & Sauber team members had faced robbery threats in 2017, F1 is quite right to issue such warnings. You hardly hear F1 team members being robbed in say Austin or Shanghai or Melbourne etc.

@thecheekychinaman6713

2 жыл бұрын

@@ajorngjdonaydbr yep, absolutely right.

@hugokloeppel3596

2 жыл бұрын

@@tiadaid f1 had been robbed elsewhere too…that just bullshit

I'd be really pissed of if I lose my phone or sunglasses. Hope your doing well in brazil!

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

They weren’t sunglasses, they were reading glasses

Great content as always and the comments on GP Brazil instructions to basically avoid showing up with anything that attracts unsavoury attention is a good reason to avoid going to Brazil for any trips.

If it isn't in the glass bottle, it's not the 'Mexican' Coca-Cola that you're thinking of.

International travel can be stressful at the best of times. Can't wait to get back to Europe though.

Awesome!

Brazil is wild, been there a hand full of times now for personal travels and a Rock in rio show and a few other concerts we've played. But, it can get dangerous and people will try to swindle you. It's just the basics; don't wear gold, flashy stuff, and try not to go when tourists are gonna be plentiful. Just don't wander in the city as it's easy to walk into shady places without trying. Oh, and be careful, my friend and band mate went in single and came back to the us a married man. That's some scary stuff (i kid I kid, her family and her are amazing people) Little tip, Ç=S sound not a hard C. So junção corner is junSão. The ÃO has a "similar" sound to a meditating monk going "aumm" and not a AO like "Mao zedong". So not a "Ah oh" sound. Got told off and made to learn that by Raisa and her family.

@rogeriopenna9014

2 жыл бұрын

The ç also exists in French. It's the reason why the word FACADE in English is pronounced FASSADE. Because in French it is FAÇADE

At the end could you summarize your expenses for this amazing trip / journey/ adventure ? The total cost would be eye dropping, as would the nights in hotels, taxi rides, total distance flown, number of rental cars etc. Enjoying every post. Thank you

@CallieMasters5000

2 жыл бұрын

He lets his office back home work out all the travel expenses, but it's probably enough to fund a small country.

@the_rocksf1148

2 жыл бұрын

It’s work related so most things would be written off. Hence the business class flights/airport transfers etc etc and mostly decent hotel rooms.

@dougmckenzie1279

2 жыл бұрын

Of course! He is also generating KZread revenue. It was just a shot at getting the scope of such a trip. $US2000/ day

wow São Paulo sounds like a joy. So much crime. Attacking F1 teams seems to be the gangs favourite past time. Anyways, always enjoy these travel videos! I miss travelling!

Welcome to SP city!

When you said "It is going to be difficult to fit everything into 2 suitcase..err 1 suitcase...", I was half expecting you to say the other one is stolen. 😂😂 Just kidding though. Love Mexico City, and the Hyatt Regency you're staying in is an amazing hotel. Happy memories for me from a couple of years ago when I spent Christmas and New Year 2019 there. :)

Come on Kym don’t said Brazil is that dangerous, but people is amazing.

You make your best videos when in duress.

I remember fondly my last trip to Mexico City when I found a cockroach on the top of my banana split!

Kym, are you able to direct me to video of Bottas driving the AMG with the same livery as his f1 car? Was that an episode you did in Italia? I can’t remember. When you get time. Stay safe out there

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

That was in the post Monza race video

Seems like a great time to long haul flight Every flight people speak of are always empty

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

The flight I wanted to get was the Aeromexico flight on the Tuesday but that was one hundred % full.

I want to get on a plane…..!!!

Kym, are you visit g qatar for the grand prix by any chance?

when is the clip of what the drivers drove in mexico coming out?

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

They all drove the same car. Not much of a video I’m afraid.

Can I ask what your intentions are for next season or is that to far ahead? Love to know if you intend to travel like you have this year or will you be looking forward to spending much needed time at home?

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

It all depends on what the Western Australian government does.

Brad Green says hi Kym, it’s a small world

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

What a fine man he is! And a terrific footballer.

The Mexican coke is the glass bottle one bro

The coke in Brazil will be the same, and the safety won't be as much different than Mexico City!

First time I’ve been early😊😊

Hi Kym ..Seem like there a audio clash at 3:34

as a mexican I’m sorry to hear of your negative experiences but indeed there’s a lot of talking of all the money involved in F1, hence why they told you not to have any ids visible. Also about the protest in the airport, sadly we have had a shortage of various medicines for a long time now. Especially medicines for treating cancer in kinds so now families have taken the airport as it seems to be the only way the government will listen. It started the week of the GP but it’s still going on. However, I hope you enjoyed yourself and are willing to come back at some point as its a beautiful country.

My first question is why did the driver left you at terminal 1 ? If your flight was departing at terminal 2 from the beginning. That happened the same yo the mechanics from Alpha Tauri . On Monday

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea to be honest.

Only American use corn syrup in coke, In all other country sugar is used as sweetner

Apparently its the Sao Paulo Grand Prix mate!

Do you ever drive between races in Europe? What did you or if you haven’t what would you drive in that case?

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’ve driven between races. I took the train from Barcelona into France and then picked up a car.

What did you think of the mexican coke Kym? From what ive read our Australian coke is much the same as mexican coke and uses real sugarcane sugar, rather than coke in the USA which uses corn syrup. Aparently the difference is most noticed in cocktails.

@CallieMasters5000

2 жыл бұрын

High fructose corn syrup is in everything in American foods these days. It's crazy! It's now considered a novelty when a product contains real sugar.

I WON OUR BET!!! ;)

The coca cola that uses sugar cane us the glass coca cola. That is the one that tastes more different

@KymIllman

2 жыл бұрын

Noted.

Bad luck so didn't found you to get an autograph

Says F1 Told him not to be identifiable "wears a French GP mask"

Will you be getting the new MacBook Pro with M1 or not?

First time in Sao Paulo. Then follow the advice, it's not over done. Talk to the Willy crew about blokes with guns, big guns. If you can go with others and dress down not up. Cheap plastic watch essential.

It's not easy to live in São Paulo, you need to know the rules. Good for F1 to explain before people gets here.