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I dont really collect autographs, but the one I did get was, for me, the greatest driver of all time... Ayrton Senna. I met him at tyre testing at Silverstone in 88, he had finished for the day and was in the paddock just getting in to his Austin Montego hire car with his model aeroplane in the back and there was just me and him about. I was on the other side of the car and called "Ayrton" and he put his hand up, said hello, then actually came round the car to come and speak to me. I got his autograph but within 2 seconds we were surrounded by tens of people all doing the same, but it was amazing that he was so friendly and humble and it is a moment I treasure and will always stay with me and just wanted to share the story. Value of autograph.... priceless (well to me)

This guy got three legendary F1 driver's autographs in one night. AND one from a member of arguably the biggest ever band in the world. Talk about being lucky!

The real question is how do I get one with kimi without annoying him?

I remember when you told me to wait after practice at Singapore to get autographs, I waited until 3 am and left extremely happy with several photos and signatures, thanks Kym!!

I want a drunk Kimi's autograph, it's clearly worth more.💯😂

I went to the driver autograph sessions at the USGP last year. There was a gentleman behind me that had a photo of Kimi on the podium when he won in 2018. I tried to get it signed for him, but Kimi looked at it and waived it off. I couldn’t understand why he would do that until you mentioned how Alonso won’t sign something that’s not from his current team.

Could you imagine the silent treatment if you stopped and asked Kimi for a photo

My most precious autograph is from Ayrton Senna, who in 1993 answered fanmail from a 14 year old Belgian kid - me - with a signed letter.

I want to get kimi to sign a vodka bottle.

I am very very lucky. I have michael schumacher's autograph, when we used to have race(s) in India.

Thanks for mentioning my autograph from Lando :) loved the video!!

I wrote to Michael Schumacher in 2013. I was away for Christmas and came back to the house where an envelope postmarked 23 Dec 2013 included 3 signed photos of Michael that I sent for him to sign. Little did he or the world know what lay ahead for him 😢

Thank you for the advice during last year's Singapore GP! Managed to meet almost all the drivers and met Sir Jackie, Martin Brundle and some reserve drivers too!

Best way for the Belgian GP is during media day on thursday. You have to wait a long time, because all the gates open at once and a lot of people are present. But you have to choose between the autographs or a pitlane walk, which is a difficult choice. Got lucky in 2018 with Kimi, Seb, Leclerc, Stroll and Hülkenburg. Hamilton was about to sign my Ferrari cap and then thought "naw I'm out" and moved on. In 2019 I got lucky with F2 drivers as Mick Schumacher just so happened to walk by. Was also close to a few F2 drivers during a media session on Saturday, but decided I didn't want an autograph or photo. Unfortunately an hour or 2 later one of them died in the feature race.

I’m rewatching this and realised when I was in primary school, I’m now 17, that I sent a letter to Hamilton and receive an official autograph on a a3 poster/leaflet with his career statistics, starting in karting upto his days in the McLaren Mercedes team, hopefully I can find thst piece of memorabilia

I feel super happy by having Vettel’s autograph.....not to mention how nice and humble he was by giving me attention and signing everthing I’ve asked 🙌🙌🙌🙌

Love the "how difficult can i make this" @ 16:12 lol

I entered a random torro Rosso online competition. Got signed photo cards of Daniil and Alex. Pretty cool, considering Alex had already moved to RB. Made my day, certainly

I've got a personalized Dani Ric one when we had him in our restaurant and asked for his signature after serving his table, for me it's priceless and I will never sell it!

I love how Lewis loves the kids

Although drivers may know that some fans are actually professional autograph hunters, it may actually be more beneficial for them to sign. First off, the more autographs they sign the lower the value others are making off them. But secondly, they know no every fan is able to meet them and that some fans want to buy their autograph. They'd rather the autograph that the fans are buying are real and not fake. If they don't sign the autographs, a lot more fakes will appear on the market, especially as the value of non-signers autographs are higher.

i had the pleasure of meeting ocon and gasly a couple of years ago, the nicest guys i have ever met. this was during a signing session and there were hundreds of people but both of them were nice enough to exchange a few words with other fans and myself too, charles handed me a photo of his with an autograph too but he was getting bombarded by legit everyone that was there because he had just been anounced as a ferrari driver. good times. wish i could go back

Thanks for putting my Daniel tattoo story in there! It was certainly ballsy to ask him but it’s created a wonderful story and something I’ll always carry with me. He actually saw the finished result at Montreal last year, when I was allowed to briefly hop over the autograph session barrier - dan was certainly blown away!

I raced in the feature F4 race and met Kimi, Leclerc, and Giovinazzi in Shanghai 2019. Kimi and Giovinazzi lived in the Hyatt hotel and so did I. They both used the main elevator. I met Giovinazzi in the morning and astonishingly nobody around me seemed to notice him. Kimi is a big sensation in China, and hundreds of his fans waited in the hotel lobby. I finished my Friday track walk around 8pm, went back to the hotel and happened to ride the same elevator ride with Kimi alone, I was a bit star-struck and only said I was a big fan and wish him all the best, he nodded and said thank you. I met Leclerc on Saturday morning, he entered the paddock from the back, where F4 and PCCA teams are stationed. Got a few nice pictures. Hospitality pass in China is cheaper than their face value, but no driver engagement session, at least for the Redbull paddock pass.

I don't really collect autographs but I do love getting selfies with the drivers and other team personnel. After the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2019, instead of going to the Killers concert, I went to the entrance of the paddock and waited for two hours to get as many selfies as possible. There was only about 20 other fans waiting so it was a golden opportunity to get selfies. It turned out I got selfies with all the drivers bar Hamilton, Vettel, Gasly, Kubica, Magnussen and Norris and many others including Helmet Marko, Fabio Quatararo, Fernando Alonso and Alain Prost. I couldn't believe my luck as I only discovered how to get to the paddock entrance that Sunday morning and I was originally planning to go to that concert instead until I felt like waiting outside the paddock entrance to meet some of the drivers after a fairly boring Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. I would say that the top three people who didn't want to have selfies were Kevin Magnussen, David Coulthard and Kimi Räikkönen. They didn't care whatsoever about the people who were trying to get selfies with them haha. I had to literally run up to Kimi as he was about to get into his car and leave the circuit. Unfortunately when Lewis Hamilton came out of the paddock, everyone swarmed him and it almost became a stampede. I decided to get out of the huddle and let my opportunity pass as there was a couple with a baby right in the middle of the huddle and it was getting very dangerous. Eventually Lewis told everyone to disperse as he saw the baby and was getting worried about it getting hurt.

I had an amazing opportunity to visit the paddock back in 2017 in Malaysia and Singapore back when I was a kid and had a lot of confidence. This video brought back a lot of memories. Such as Sir Jacky Stewart getting mad at me. Running to McLaren to chase Alonso and getting Lauda's signature. After the 2017 season a horrible thing happened that made me lose interest in F1. Watching this video brings joy and it helps me remember all the good and fun times.

I mastered the autograph session at COTA. I’ve gone yearly and it has helped with getting a good spot. I was talking to a guy I’ve met at COTA a few times, about how Lewis’s autograph have changed over the years. And I replied “yes, I’ve noticed that too. It use to be like this....” and I showed him the tattoo on my wrist of Lewis Hamilton autograph I got in 2016. And he was blown away and replied “yesss, that’s the good style, he use to do.” Last year Lewis accidentally signed my hat twice. He said “ I’ve already signed it” then signed it again. And I said to Lewis, “ I know. I’m getting squeezed by the crowd and can’t get my arm out. Sorry.” Some people may think having two autographs on one hat is cool, but I wish it didn’t happen honestly. If I could transfer one to another hat, I would. Lol People at the COTA autograph session act like ANIMALS ! So be prepared to get squeezed. I highly recommends sending your kids to the kids zone of the autograph session. The drivers send longer time there and it’s more safer for them

Nice Video. Meeting one of the racing stars is very special and memorable. - Sir Jackie Stewart: even his autographs tells us, that he is one of the biggest gentlemen ever to race in F1. I got mine on a white sheet of paper, I will never forget my excitement, when I saw him. - Nice hint at the end: get autographs, when they are younger and racing in F2 or even F3. So I got some from Webber, Heidfeld, Montoya and more - and the never forgotten "Gonchi" Rodriguez (always had time for a quick chat!) and Justin Wilson.

6:55 Jimmy Broadbent on the lower side rofl

I have Leclerc's one on my Italian flag!!!

Enjoyed this! Thanks for the story about George Harrison! That’s so cool to get him and Jackie like that. And yes, Jackie signs a wonderful signature every time. Nowadays he carries his own blue Sharpie pen to sign for fans. He’s very nice.

I got mine for about 5 dollars each. You write a card, include a card to return to you and get the autograph. As simple as that. Unfortunately, the only one that never answered was Senna so I had to get one on track. It was 1993 at Imola. In 1995 at Imola, I gave it a Brazilian fan. The kindest letters you get are the ones from the lesser known and popular drivers, they even write you a letter and thank you for that.

I met Charles Leclerc outside Radisson Blu in Abu Dhabi last year

I have a signed Murray Walker Autobiography. His writing is immaculate and he took about 10 seconds to do it. Thanks Murray. I might have annoyed JYS at the Silverstone Heliport in 2019 when I door-stopped him to wish him a belated Happy Birthday.

Managed to get Lewis to sign my mini helmet and managed to get a picture of him signing it which was even better haha

Interesting story on how I got my Valtteri Bottas autograph. My partner's dad works for Mercedes Canada and they are always invited to the race in Montreal with access into the pit lane, the garage along with private dinners with the whole F1 team. When he tried to approach Valtteri at the event he couldn't even get near him. It wasn't until the next day when they were invited to the garage to see the cars that he spoke to someone on the team, I remember he said it was a gentleman named Cameron. They had a nice chat and Cameron decided to go around back to ask Valtteri for his signature for us. This made the autograph even more special to me. Also, I remember him showing me that there's a signed one for sale by Mercedes and it was priced at $400 Canadian dollars. Maybe because he is a Mercedes driver they are able to price it higher than what's on the internet? Thank you for another great video, Kym! Hope you're enjoying the season :)

Glad to help you on this video, Kym! Competing for autographs could be very intense in Europe and AsiaPac. I wonder how much the crowd is in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi GPs when it comes to autograph hunting.

The saddest part is how long it'll take me to get enough money to travel to Europe, buy a paddock pass , etc. I'm 14 rn, but by the time all this happens I'll probably be too old.

You probably know this but, I know you can get Sebastian's autograph if you send him a picture you want of him. I only sent one from his current Ferrari days, after 2 months of waiting, I got it signed back and one official Ferrari one. Both were properly signed of course, and the official one is not printed. You can find more info on his website.

Last year at Silverstone i saw GR63 in a merc he got given, i got a selfie but i had stupidly not asked for an autograph

Back at the 2018 canadian grand prix I was in the paddock with my father because he had relations with renault as he used to work for them in pr and knew cyril very well so they got us tickets and I got my karting helmet signed by niki lauda and EVERY DRIVER from the 2018 season but lewis hamilton I still have it cased up never wore it to kart race again lol. They even let us in the garage during fp1 to see the car up close when the mechanics worked on it a day I will never forget.

Really been enjoying your videos! I love the insight into F1 off the track.

When I was at Silverstone last year I was lucky enough to get my old McLaren MP4-29 cap signed by Lewis, Carlos, Zak Brown and even Johnny Herbert. I really wanted to meet Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris but it wasn't to be, the one driver I would give anything to meet besides Daniel and Lando would be Jenson Button as I named my son after him when he was born in 2009 and even after all this time I've not met him, I would give my left leg to meet JB Daniel or Lando 🙏

I have a few from former drivers (Barrichello, Maldonado, Sato) as well as former and future driver Alonso. Got them at the 24h of Daytona Beach 2 years ago, came to the racetrack 4h early to be the first in line to get the Alonso one. Best thing is, I got Alonso to sign a hat of mine that I got from driving a speeddown race as a kid. Good personal memory + signature of one of the all-time greats of F1...

Another fantastic video for the (new) fans!

How was this as interesting as it was? Great video!

I have Jensen Buttons in US Grand Prix hat when he did a session at a Target and I felt awful for him because no one showed up. Also have Jaun Montoya’s when he did a session here in Indy before a race. It was considerably more well attended.

You can also go to the teams website and it’s already signed but I know Mclaren has it but I’m not sure about the other teams

Thanks for a great video Kym 👍🇦🇺

I have a signed official post from the 1992 Detroit Grand Prix with most of the driver's signatures on it. all the big ones like Emerson, Andretti, Rahal, Unser, Tracy, Hill, and Gordon. All in, I have probably 16 of the drivers and Mario signed it too! I worked the pits for SCAA for the race so I got to meet most of the drivers. It's been framed since 1992 and still in perfect condition. Wonder what it is worth?

Nice to hear the stories of Adelaide. I've been an official for many, many Australian GP's and have never been in the right area on the track or the opportunity to get close enough to a driver to get an autograph. I am often envious of those who have the time to hang around. Often while I'm doing my job at the track.

One of my dreams is to get an autograph from Mika Hakkinen, he's one of my favorite drivers ever.

Jackie Stewart gave me his signature on a pic of him and the caption of his quote "Cornering is like bringing a woman to climax."

Brilliant video!

I was lucky enough to get handsigned Max Verstappen, Alex Albon and Pierre signatures, dad works with Red Bull Racing and told them I was a huge fan, so they sent me the pictures as a surprise (this was back in mid 2019 when they swapped the drivers :PP)

I have a Autograph from vettel. Was standing 3h on the Brandenburger Tor after his first WDC to get a good place in the 1/2 row. Worth it!

I’ve got a McLaren winner’s T-shirt from 2008 that I’d love big Ron & HAM to sign & have kept it jst for that reason but will never be close enough to any for that to happen but I’ve still kept it jst in case...plus a 2009 brawn T-shirt for JB & Ross as well...🤞🤞🤞

Looks like Jimmy Broadbent at 7:10

You can also get some signatures by mailing the team an envelope with your address and postage on it they will send you cards with a picture of the driver and an autograph. If you request it this way it will take some months to arrive but that is probably the cheapest way outside of meeting a driver, please note however that not all teams do this but I know that McLaren and Red Bull at the very least do this.

Won a package for Red Bull hospitality at Turn 17 of Austin through the virtual Pit Stop Challenge. Here's hoping Checo or Max swing by!

Great video! I was lucky enough to get Sebastian Vettel signing two pictures for my brother (not ip but TTM) They came back yesterday from Switzerland. He even dedicated one and wrote me a short letter 😁

My dad had picture signed by Jacques Villeneuve at the 1997 Canadian Grand Prix. A couple years later he found out that my grandmother (his mother) had accidentally thrown away the picture while cleaning the house!

Getting Kimi to stop for you is probably gonna be the hardest challenge ever LOL.

Back in the 1970s and 80s. It was so easy to get drivers autographs. First drivers autographs I got was the ever kind New zealander Denis Hulme. Who went about talking to nervous 12 yr old me feel very much relaxed. He was such a lovely man. Funny as hell. Sir Jackie I waited for at the same Rafe but he was extremely busy. I'd asked him earlier if when he wasnt busy could he sign this poster I had. He said yeah I'll be back in a bit I promise. I'm like okey cool I'll hang around watching other drivers around. Got a very sweet Emmerson Fittapadlis autograph. And a rushed off his feet Colin Chapman's signature. Another really patient guy. Anyway started talking with some other fans. And I get this tug on my shoulder. I turned around it was Sir Jackie. He says you still want me to sign your poster. I was over the moon. He's such a kind guy. Over the years I got a number of autographa from various drivers. I thnk it's best to try to guage how they're being around other people. Don't tell don't scream. Be polite. One thing autographed at a time. Àlways say thankyou. Dont keep bothering people. . Easy. Chriss from London UK

absolutely love the channel!

Only F1 driver autograph I know that I own is Fernando Alonso. Got it 2 years ago at the Rolex24 endurance race in Daytona Beach (which I think he went on to win) Edit: came about 4h early and was the first in line for the autograph. Also there were some other former F1 drivers there (Barrichello, Maldonado, Kobayashi), but I’m not sure anymore who’s autograph I got and who’s I didn’t get)

I got Robert Kubica autograph while he was leaving hotel before 2019 Hungarian GP race :) Esteban Ocon who was reserve driver didn't get a lot of attention so it was quite easy to get autograph or high five, some people even didn't recognise who he was :) You just have to be on f1 trip groups on facebook to get insider info on logistics :)

Really good tips, there's definitely a lot of social engineering involved and luck to meet and get signatures from your favorite drivers and personalities :)

I have a Force India shirt signed by Ocon and Perez, got it framed and everything.

Can you please make a video about your experience in 2016 with the Red Bull hospitality pack. I have been thinking about doing it and would really love some information about it.

Managed to Get Grosjean at Laguna in 22 to sign my indy 500 program and hero card

Thanks for making me wanting an F1 drivers signature even more haha

Really enjoyed that👍

Top Tip would be to go to something like the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The drivers are always happy to sign anything and also to take pictures.

watching this in order to try to get some autographs down in miami this year!!

I got Roger Federer’s autogra..... crap wrong sport

I got Mika Hakkinen's autograph after Malaysia Grand Prix 1999 in hotel he stayed where I worked.

Last Gilles autograph, 12mins before. Bought from the son of a marshal, who had the presence of mind to have it date stamped by the clerk of the course. Owned for 35 yrs.

Thank you for the video and tips!

i´m lucky to have Fernando Alonso´s signature, and maybe not as valuable as that one, but i also have Daniel Abt´s signature

Got Bottas autograph in Monza last year

To commemorate his maiden victory, I recently purchased a signed Checo mini helmet and also ordered a custom glass case with engraved plaque. It's amazing!

You can actually ask the teams in writing. They will send you the autographs. And with the accompanying paperwork it’s way cooler

What a great insight into the world of f1 you offer! how do you store your pictures on your computer, by race, by driver, date etc?

great vid i’m a big indycar fan. and i got fernando alonso last year. and i also love that jackie stewart auto. reminds me of johnny rutherfords signature

next year, fingers crossed.

If you live in the UK it`s worth sending a nice letter and SAE to the teams based in The UK. (all teams except AT, Ferrari and Sauber). I have done this before and have got autographs and driver cards.

So what could be a good strat for this year's race at Nürburgring? My only opportunity for a long time i guess

Love your channel👍🏻🙏🏻

I'm a lewis hamilton fan I would love the chance to meet lewis

I can't stand the scribble done by modern F1 drivers. I formed my collection, starting with J-M Fangio and Jackie Stewart, by writing to them at their respective homes. From some riders and drivers, I met them whilst at Goodwood. I now have over fifteen F1 World Champions and many World Motorcycle Champions, almost all by dilligently searching for their addresses online or attending events like Goodwood. I also sometimes have spares (Hunt, Moss, Andretti, Jones) which I'd swop for others I don't have. Buying? I almost never buy but if I do it has to be sensibly priced. The highest was Senna with an authenticating certificate from a reputable dealer.

Great video! Any specific tips for Lewis Hamilton in Melbourne as in what day he arrives or what hotel he stays at?

Romain’s signature looks like a circuit

When I was in school a classmate of mine wrote a letter to a driver, and his PR team sent back a signed photo. We think I t was authentic because it the signature had that sharpie shine on it

I've got about 30-50 drivers autographs from 2010 - 2017.

I was fortunate to get Jackie Stewart although @ 15 years old I was accused of stealing JS trademark black cap. I was taken by an official to Jackie’s trailer to investigate but as JS arrived wearing his own cap it became clear that that I was just a lucky young race fan who’s dad had acquired the cap while in England 🇨🇦 😇 Great day for a motor car race … that was 50 years ago … 🏎

Alonso won’t sign a Ferrari kit? That’s really sour of him. I know Hamilton does even though he’s never driven for the reds.

Hey Kim the autographs we ask through email to the teams and they post it to you are they hand signed by the drivers??

Do you have an idea where they stay when they are in Montreal? Ritz Carlton? W? Queen Elizabeth. It should be easier to catch them when they’re gettimg out of the hotel no?