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Talk about being off to the races. The inaugural Miami Grand Prix race took place over the weekend against the backdrop of the Hard Rock Stadium—home to the Miami Open—and in true South Florida style, the motorsports spectacle drew a constellation of celebrities.

Not to be left behind, tennis’ own Grand Slam champions and legendary names were also in attendance, with Serena Williams and Venus Williams spotted at the Miami International Autodrome alongside the recently retired Caroline Wozniacki and Juan Martin del Potro.

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Del Potro, the 2009 US Open champ and former world No. 3, was out and about at Miami Gardens all weekend long, and he enjoyed an up-close look at the action with team Red Bull Racing.

The Argentine not only got to watch the crew practice their pit stops and go behind-the-scenes at the team's garage, he also got to meet one of the Red Bull stars himself: Mexico's Sergio “Checo” Perez, who finished the race in fourth position that weekend.

The 33-year-old has not competed on tour since February, when he made an emotional return to ATP action on his home turf in Buenos Aires. Del Potro, who struggled with injuries and was playing his first match since 2019, bowed out in the first round and signaled that the moment could be his farewell.

Serena and Venus caught the attention of many photographers' lens, as they walked the track rubbing elbows with the likes of David Beckham and Pharrell Williams at the crowded paddock. They also snapped pictures with Wozniacki, who recently enjoyed an emotional retirement ceremony back home in Denmark and was in attendance with husband David Lee.

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Serena speaks with former Spice Girl Geri Horner at the Miami Grand Prix.

Serena speaks with former Spice Girl Geri Horner at the Miami Grand Prix.

It’s far from Serena’s first time at a Formula 1 race, as the 23-time Grand Slam champion is a longtime supporter of Lewis Hamilton—whose seven Driver Championship titles are the joint-record in the sport.

The pair are also savvy investors, and they recently joined forces in an attempt to buy English football club Chelsea FC, a multi-million dollar bid led by British Airways chairman Sir Martin Broughton. Although their consortium’s offer was ultimately turned down, at least they can both enjoy having GOAT status in their respective sports.