Making the most of the 2023 Australian F1 GP

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The Australian F1 GP is always one of the biggest highlights of the F1 schedule. With its enthusiastic fans at the Melbourne Walk and the amazing atmosphere felt around Melbourne it’s a must see event for Formula 1 fans.
Watch as I chat with Valtteri Bottas at his Oath gin launch and spend some time with Oscar Piastri at a city hotel.
But that's not all - I'll show you what Melbourne has to offer F1 fans attending the race. So sit back, relax, and enjoy "Making the Most of the Australian F1 GP" - the ultimate guide for any Formula 1 fan. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button to stay updated on all of my latest travel adventures!
And thanks to Benjamin Muscara from Znth Studios for his Melbourne video vision.
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@scottmeredith3359 Жыл бұрын

This brought tears to my eyes. My son has been the light of my life and I’ve been keeping a journal of messages to him as he’s grown (he’s 3 now). It’s part future letter to him, part life lesson, part tribute to how much I love him. I was tickled to see you’ve done your own type of “future messages” to your own son. Great content ❤

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@theycallmebigsexy Жыл бұрын

Kym, that is the most spectacular gift I have ever seen. Congrats on the beautiful family and being a phenomenal father

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

You are so kind

@alyw5087 Жыл бұрын

You have truly outdone yourself with this video, Kym. Emotional, informative and fun! The blooper at the end was spectacular 😂

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

It’s got it all

@themangix357 Жыл бұрын

Man I wish the best to VB and Tiffany. VB seems to really like Aus. 😃

@likemike4764 Жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="13">0:13</a> smooth transition there kym 😎

@mattykos715 Жыл бұрын

I love the vid, Kym! Always looking forward to your content and F1 coverage. You're such an amazing photographer and I'm jealous of how many drivers you get to meet and talk with them (and also being respectful to them and not making them uncomfortable with either questions or making the photos). Have a great day and let's hope for an amazing GP this sunday :)

@lizdobson9793 Жыл бұрын

New Zealand here. We'd like to claim Valtteri Bottas as a Kiwi. He spent some of his off season in NZ, and infamously walked through a prestigious winery here in his speedos! And mullet.

@dickermanjc Жыл бұрын

Kym I really love all of your videos, but this one felt even more special than the rest. Absolutely loved the Melbourne "tour" and would really be keen to see more content like this about Australia. Particularly would love a "tour" of Perth!!!

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@SimonLant Жыл бұрын

Yet another great video Kym, can't wait to see all your Aussie content over the weekend 😀

@kellymoran3175 Жыл бұрын

Kym, hello from Utah! What a fabulous gift to give to your son on his 21st birthday and ultimately bringing him to tear! What an awesome sentiment! Thank you for putting a feeling of warmth in my soul today and thanks for your great F1 videos! PEACE!

@loricairns3459 Жыл бұрын

Oh. My. Heart. Kym, that is the second best gift you could give your son. What a wonderful thing to do! Each word will be imprinted on his heart for the rest of his life. ❤️

@elitebose Жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos, keep up the great work!

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@eddypraet3536 Жыл бұрын

Another great city review Kym,it goes on my to do list,congratulations on the son’s birthday,have fun in Melbourne

@teamredgutz399 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite of your videos. Love it.

@chelseajacques_ Жыл бұрын

watching this after the madness that was the Aussie F1 - great video Kym, and quite a memorable race it was that will be remembered for rather interesting and entertaining reasons. Pity there's a 4 week gap now till Baku.

@Max_Flashheart Жыл бұрын

Wow great video Kym I am loving these videos.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@matthewburdick742 Жыл бұрын

Such a great video kym. I love the valterri pose at the end at the bar😂

@timgoodall737 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kym! It was so cool seeing you and saying 'stay passionate' to you and your family on Thursday night in the pit lane of Albert Park. Love your videos, and I can now say I've seen you in person, shaken your hand and spoken to you. Hope you had a good stay in Melbourne, but I have to say Perth is beautiful too.

@aaronactive Жыл бұрын

Amazing video on our city! Also that 21st present was crazy. Will be at the F1 today, should be fun and might spot you guys running around!

@tas4976 Жыл бұрын

That's amazing gift! Happy Birthday to your son! 💞🎉🎁

@lenakatharina3402 Жыл бұрын

That is THE MOST amazing gift! ❤️ I teared up just watching the footage of him opening the box.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

I read about it in a Chicken Soup for the Soul book 23 years ago.

@matrix35 Жыл бұрын

You are an amazing husband and Father Kym. That present has not got a price on it. It is a present that will last a lifetime. Your sons reaction just shows what beautiful kind children you and your wife have raised.

@01dom Жыл бұрын

Bottas at the end was a fantastic

@6058jeremysmith Жыл бұрын

Super video Kym ! Thank you …

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@denniscampbell8513 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate watched it twice my favorite part was the Valtteri content he just seems like a Awesome person 👊🏻💯 Best wishes be safe Dennis Campbell Indianapolis 🏁🏎💨

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

See you after Miami.

@larrydavid7657 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos!

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@tedm.3961 Жыл бұрын

You continue to up your game Kym, well done!

@lawrencehill896 Жыл бұрын

Cracking vid Kym!! I'd love to know more about your full journey (business etc).

@justrob5905 Жыл бұрын

Great video no great experience thanks for taking us on the journey.

@sapphirekennedy Жыл бұрын

I am such a huge Valtteri fan… it’s so nice to see him thriving and happy with Tiffany- I think he’d make a great Aussie!

@Nightey Жыл бұрын

That travel information part was excellent. Would love to see it for every (nearest) city of the tracks - maybe even a whole video series? :)

@tumiiandthelegs6853 Жыл бұрын

I love the style of this video and how it gives a different perspective to some of the other content other creators make around f1. Really cool to see.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@TreeHuggingDad Жыл бұрын

Kym, that is the most beautiful loving gift for your son! Beyond a great photographer, you must be a hell of an amazing dad!

@CitySlicker828 Жыл бұрын

That’s your best video kym well done

@marty5237 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@vrccb Жыл бұрын

How lucky your 21 year old son is. What a phenomenal gift

@willmushivochi3711 Жыл бұрын

Kim, I have followed and watched your vlog over the last couple of years and this is really good stuff! 7 Stars!

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@doug5919 Жыл бұрын

Looks cold over there mate so lm watching it from home . Well done on the 21 st surprise 22 letters brilliant 👍👍👌👌

@ChristTheRedeemer999 Жыл бұрын

Kym, all I can say is that your a modern day artist and an innovator in the F1 world. Keep up the great work that goes into these video's, we enjoy every minute of them.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@BlessedBrazil Жыл бұрын

AMAZING😉

@brandonvelazquez4408 Жыл бұрын

Is no one gunna talk about the sick transition in the beginning of the video?

@Bala.the.Baldie Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite videos of yours

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ptykiller Жыл бұрын

Kym, I must say that was very heart warming watching you and your son reading the letters. Happy Birthday kiddo! See you in Miami? Hopefully!

@RebelPhoenix13 Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely incredible video! From the birthday (amazing gift), to the travel experience, Oscar signing, Melbourne tour, and Valtteri gin promo. Honestly, your content just continues to get better!

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@kuchintamy Жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Started following for the F1 content. Enjoying it much more still with, not just F1 related, but also numerous varied other subject matter, especially your travel videos ... how do you find the time for your numerous content 😮!?!

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

I don’t stop working.

@rahulraghavan8862 Жыл бұрын

I’ve just been to melbourne for uni and i love it here

@francisdirren1083 Жыл бұрын

Well done Kym. Thanks

@jeffmattel7867 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic videos that add to the magic of the F1 weekend.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@zeus.edwards2662 Жыл бұрын

Oscar seems like a really down to earth one of a kind guy..

@warrenw273 Жыл бұрын

Wow that pulled the heart strings… what an amazing family.. good to see you rocking a Panerai instead of the Rolex.. I’ll keep an eye out for you Quali day (today)

@clivecorfield2823 Жыл бұрын

Kym, that is such cool plan about letter to son ! Keep up good Videos, Big fan Clive from Vancouver Canada.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

It’s a huge time investment but having done it for both boys I’m delighted it’s complete.

@LuciferMorningstarDanny Жыл бұрын

You’re a good man and obv a great role model and father Kym . Love the videos always .

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

@colesmore Жыл бұрын

Good to see you've got your local on board in Melbourne for the 2-3 mins of local content film. Great footage and commentary, and can't wait to see it evolve through the rest of the races.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@karenhicks7816 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations 🎉 May all your bday wishes come true1

@adamclark-lynch6068 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate! We laughed out loud what you said about Qantas. We literally started to watch your video from a break from numerous Qantas phone calls after they changed our flights to Italy in a couple weeks! Haha! PS, might see you in a few weeks, we are travelling to Imola, Monaco and Barcelona!!! Keep the top work up mate, love it!

@sadlaw2799 Жыл бұрын

I was in tears, you're a great dad Kym.

@rc2634 Жыл бұрын

Great content, as always! Loved the jokes "slowest stairs in the world"🤣

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@vyomakeshaconsultancy3406 Жыл бұрын

Nice portrayal of your family and son's gift you couldn't have done a better job Kym . Also the pre race event youve created of Oscar signing your prints cheers.Gowra

@activegrip Жыл бұрын

It was a pleasure to look after you and the fam on your flight Kym, didn't know it was your son's 21st, we could have sung HB over the PA😂...next time🎉...cheers Mitch

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure.

@marty5237 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Kym, a most amazing gift!!! ❤ Is that green tunnel light indicating the speed limit or the speed at which traffic is moving? I wonder if speeds drop below the limit it goes yellow, or if very slow, red. I work in transportation and haven’t seen this. I plan to discuss with my mates at work. Fascinating! Just like all of your content. 😘 Thank you! This is my favorite video of yours. So very diverse, interesting, and informative!

@CallieMasters5000 Жыл бұрын

Car, Rolex? No, it's a box of letters! 😢 He doesn't know whether to cry tears of joy or sadness on this one!

@bertko1710 Жыл бұрын

Really love your voiceovers

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Muchos Gracias

@sneakygypsy23 Жыл бұрын

Wow Melbourne looks beautiful, had no idea

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

It really is!

@CrAzY__SaM Жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="227">3:47</a> We enjoy all your videos ✌️😁

@PuppyPerfect Жыл бұрын

I took a photo with you Kym, in the F1 Australia paddock! Remember me, the Ferrari kid.

@tralee4278 Жыл бұрын

My fav f1 channel ❤❤ And also someone needs to give me driver jet codes to watch 😂

@adgersparky1718 Жыл бұрын

Writing letters every year is such an inspirational idea! I have 2 young sons and I will start doing this for them now 🙏 love the content keep up the great work 💪

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@victors16811 Жыл бұрын

Waooo gonna start doing that for my daughter!! Amazing dad!

@Antonio88870 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Must be nice to do your job at home with family around. Melbourne looks like a great city. By the way, Melbourne is represented on the mobile racing game Real Racing 3 with a street circuit mounted digitally across those roads and it goes right next to the Flinders Street Station. Never been to Australia but I can quite easily go around that track around Google Maps due to years of gaming, hahaha

@peterjeppesen8198 Жыл бұрын

I can not agree with you more Kym Qantas has gone to the pack

@lynnerattray9642 Жыл бұрын

Any more you can do with bottas would be very welcome. LOVE your family ❣️

@bobateacuber7646 Жыл бұрын

I agree with the Qantas sentiment. Usually travelled with Virgin around Australia and sometimes internationally, it was great even without entertainment screens. Good support staff and on board. Had to travel Qantas to Tokyo as there was a direct Brisbane to Tokyo flight. It was an absolute nightmare, they deleted one of our JAL flights and we could only get it back through insurance and not through their support. Also saw the horrendous stories about missing luggage with them It was unfortunate, because their on plane staff are wonderful.

@salmanazam9444 Жыл бұрын

I gotta say Bottas looks so good with the new look.

@terryrobertson8382 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kym. After I give #4 to Cody I will have him watch this video, it should be quite the surprise.

@SuperSymbol Жыл бұрын

Degraves Street during Covid-19 many shop in that street closed that there’s so many new shops now..

@xjwalker Жыл бұрын

I managed to grab a moment with Kym on Thursday in the paddock and he instantly starting telling me about his sons awesome work on recent videos. A great bloke and a great father too, lovely to meet you Kym 👍

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@sapphirekennedy Жыл бұрын

Here in the US, we also have problems with calls going to call centers out of country! Except ours are usually directed to India

@dingus2218 Жыл бұрын

Oscar seems like a mega chiller

@jonny2906 Жыл бұрын

Kym, I completely agree about Qantas. They used to be the best airline in the world. But now you aren’t sure if your flight will be cancelled, whether you are in the right area of the airport or whether you will get consistent service. Their staff look tired all the time. Probably because they are having to make up for the lack of service provided at other checkpoints. Or because they constantly have to explain themselves. Great video though. Love your content. Keep it up.

@roamingbarista5881 Жыл бұрын

You chose a great venue for your son,s special occasion and very touching gesture are your letters dedicated to him. I worked at Frasers for a good part of 13 years under Chris Taylor and the O,Briens Proprietary Ltd. I was also assigned to look after the private dining room and have had the pleasure to rub shoulders with working class clients right up to well known public figures. Was interesting to see they got rid of the Toodyay stone tables outside. They were unstealable due to their weight. Keep up the great content. I always look forward to your next video. Enjoy Melbourne.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a number of functions in the private room there

@dukirps Жыл бұрын

Kym, you're a dream dad. Keep shining.

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@DanielEarlester Жыл бұрын

Looks like Valteri will be making the most of the Australian GP too.

@nathaliebelanger1677 Жыл бұрын

I thought the temperature would be higher than that. I thought it was summer there!

@EMichaelBall Жыл бұрын

Early autumn, and a maritime climate

@tiadaid Жыл бұрын

21 years ago - Kimi Raikkonen made his debut for McLaren, Alonso moved to Renault as a test driver before taking over the next year, and Schumi was dominating in his Ferrari. Honestly, it still feel like 10 years ago in my mind…

@nathaliebelanger1677 Жыл бұрын

Don’t complain! You’re in Australia. I would liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike to be there! Say hello to Lando, Checo, Lewis, Danny Ric and carlos!! From Nathalie in Canada! 🇨🇦

@NorEaster_Cyclone Жыл бұрын

Vallerti's voice screams old school James Bond to me for some reason

@jonathanlawrence1401 Жыл бұрын

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="90">1:30</a> Salty Kim is a surprise. Usually so positive!

@Ilikeformulaone Жыл бұрын

What gift Kym your amazing

@jayxknight Жыл бұрын

Good to see a NZ beer on tape in Aussie. Little Creatures

@Sebastianraikkonen_actualname Жыл бұрын

I'm not saying my dad's sh*t but the first memory that popped in my head at the start of this video was when he asked me my age. 🤣 I ceased contact with him a few later and better for it. You're a treasure to the dad kind Kym!

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch.

@CJ-gp9yh Жыл бұрын

Kym and Bottas should host a podcast

@toe102 Жыл бұрын

Middle park 🥰

@mipko Жыл бұрын

That Panerai was lit...

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Yes

@johnd9357 Жыл бұрын

Kym how do you set up the arrangement with the drivers to sign photos? I assume they are compensated? I’m very curious because I might like to start doing this with drivers in the states.

@SamanthaKavuma Жыл бұрын

As a person from South Africa, it does not surprise me that you’ve had a bad call centre experience. Call centres are all kinda like that across industries

@Mohagnito94 Жыл бұрын

I always hit like when you tell me Kym 😎

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Like now Mohamed. Thanks.

@francoisvatcoke Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, as a South African myself, I can attest to the fact that our call centers are the worst. It's frustrating when you finally get through to an agent, and they seem to be competing with each other on who can provide the least help. It's a shame that we have to deal with such poor service.

@johnbacon4997 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for your QANTAS sponsorship LOL

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t lie to the public

@IvanValdovinos Жыл бұрын

More of Checo Please!!!! One signed form Monaco!!!

@vincentmanjera455 Жыл бұрын

So u mean that guy was part of that iconic tweet? ...i wont be driving for ...

@shaxxs Жыл бұрын

Kym, you mention about the date and time used in camera metadata a bit there, do you have to set it up for each race location you went to, or does the camera automatically could change the time zone on its own?

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Have to set the time manually

@chzyman4564 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kym, FYI- Just like last year, "Barry Bourke Renault" proudly sponsoring the Alpine main drivers ( Esteban Ocon & Pierre Gasly) and the whole team with drive cars to Australian Grand Prix!

@KymIllman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip.