World's Richest Men Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, spotted at Miami Grand Prix qualifying

World's Richest Men Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, spotted at Miami Grand Prix qualifying

F1 World's Richest Men Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, spotted at Miami Grand Prix qualifying

David Ben 13:12 - 07.05.2023

Two of the world's most famous billionaires were recently spotted in Florida ahead of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix this weekend.

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are two of the world’s richest men with both worth hundreds of billions of dollars.

The billionaire duo was recently spotted in Florida at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix qualifying race on Saturday, May 6, ahead of the grand showdown on Sunday.

Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend at the Miami GP qualifying
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez walk in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida/Image via Getty

Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, was joined by his stunning girlfriend in Miami.

His fellow billionaire and Tesla and Twitter Chairman Elon Musk was also spotted alongside his son as they both stepped out at the Formula One.

Elon Musk and his son at the Miami GP qualifying
Elon Musk walks in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 06, 2023 in Miami, Florida/Photo via Getty

Musk, the world’s richest man, was recently in the headlines after revoking the legacy blue checkmarks for host of sports superstars on Twitter.

As part of the company’s new policy, Musk had previously announced that users will now be forced to pay a fee to maintain their verification.

Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Team Principal Christian Horner, Elon Musk and Max Verstappen of Netherlands pose for a photo ahead of the F1 Miami GP/via Getty
Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Team Principal Christian Horner, Elon Musk and Max Verstappen of Netherlands pose for a photo ahead of the F1 Miami GP/via Getty

However, the 51-year-old South African, linked with a bid to purchase Manchester United, was eventually forced to make some exemptions and return back verification for a host of selected sports stars and personalities including NBA icon LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, amongst others.

Musk was given special access to the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner talks with Elon Musk in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami
Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner talks with Elon Musk in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami

Musk was spotted carrying his as he enjoyed chatting and posing for photos with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner as well as drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.

Bezos, 59, on the other hand, and was with his partner and TV personality Lauren Sanchez, 53, as they walked hand in hand through the paddock at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez walk in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix/Photo via Getty
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez walk in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Miami Grand Prix/Photo via Getty

The Amazon founder and his glamorous girlfriend were treated as VIP guests of McLaren.

Bezos was also pictured chatting with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and McLaren chief Zak Brown.

He was also spotted in the pit wall with a headset to listen in to the team communications with drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

eff Bezos looks on from the McLaren pitwall during final practice ahead of the F1 Miami GP
eff Bezos looks on from the McLaren pitwall during final practice ahead of the F1 Miami GP/Photo via Getty

The 2023 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Miami Grand Prix.

Red Bull will be looking to extend their early lead in the season after Sergio Perez, winner of the Azerbaijan GP, won the pole position ahead of Sunday’s race.

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