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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to photograph a Formula One race? With tales from the paddock & track, to pit lane and press conferences, join accredited F1 photographer Kym Illman before and after every race of the Formula One season, as he shares stories, experiences, photography tips and more. Whether you’re a die-hard racing fan, photography nerd, or even an aspiring driver, F1: On and Off the Track with Kym Illman has you covered. See more on his Youtube and Instagram by searching KymIllman. To purchase any of Kym’s images, simply visit prostarpics.com.
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![[S2E1] Australian GP and Covid19 - Australia GP Pre-Race 2020](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/a6531b82-394b-420b-9958-14c262ff61c9/Thumbnail1.jpg "[S2E1] Australian GP and Covid19 - Australia GP Pre-Race 2020")
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![[S1E40] Getting close to the drivers, YouTube popularity, and the editing process - Off Season Episode 1](https://s3.castbox.fm/cc/ce/38/175197d209d34cf49a2d3506abcf0b9290_scaled_300.jpg "[S1E40] Getting close to the drivers, YouTube popularity, and the editing process - Off Season Episode 1")
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![[S1E39] NICO HULKENBERG’s last race, CHARLES LECLERC’s secret santa, and LANDO NORRIS’ interesting helmet design – Abu Dhabi GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/d74166f9-e32b-421d-be92-7274b033d7db/F1_Podcast-EP39.jpg "[S1E39] NICO HULKENBERG’s last race, CHARLES LECLERC’s secret santa, and LANDO NORRIS’ interesting helmet design – Abu Dhabi GP Post-Race 2019")
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![[S1E38] My selfie with DANIEL RICCIARDO and shooting WILL SMITH – Abu Dhabi GP Pre-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/1fdd9565-2583-4d80-bb5f-36782333c260/F1_Podcast-EP38.jpg "[S1E38] My selfie with DANIEL RICCIARDO and shooting WILL SMITH – Abu Dhabi GP Pre-Race 2019")
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![[S1E37] PIERRE GASLY’s first podium finish, the FERRARI DRIVERS collide, and VALTTERI BOTTAS is chased by security – Brazilian GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/64a0847c-2402-43c9-ae95-3f3871105f39/F1_Podcast-EP37.jpg "[S1E37] PIERRE GASLY’s first podium finish, the FERRARI DRIVERS collide, and VALTTERI BOTTAS is chased by security – Brazilian GP Post-Race 2019")
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![[S1E36] MAX VERSTAPPEN’s collision, PIERRE GASLY’s laugh, and LEWIS HAMILTON’s celebration last year – Brazilian GP Pre-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/2bb7a75e-7d98-4361-b03a-1f6e8058da6b/F1_Podcast-EP36.jpg "[S1E36] MAX VERSTAPPEN’s collision, PIERRE GASLY’s laugh, and LEWIS HAMILTON’s celebration last year – Brazilian GP Pre-Race 2019")
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![[S1E35] LEWIS HAMILTON’s 6th world title, CHARLES LECLERC kicks up dust and DANIEL RICCIARDO’s love for the Texas Longhorns – US GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/4315befe-974f-4ad0-bc1f-08f9ff62a46f/F1_Podcast-EP35.jpg "[S1E35] LEWIS HAMILTON’s 6th world title, CHARLES LECLERC kicks up dust and DANIEL RICCIARDO’s love for the Texas Longhorns – US GP Post-Race 2019")
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![[S1E34] LANDO NORRIS' ticklish ritual, DANIIL KVYAT blows Kym a kiss, and PIERRE GASLY overcomes sickness - Mexican Grand Prix Post-Race](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/89d93a8b-47bd-4b3d-8fa8-7a34c47816c3/F1_Podcast-EP34.jpg "[S1E34] LANDO NORRIS' ticklish ritual, DANIIL KVYAT blows Kym a kiss, and PIERRE GASLY overcomes sickness - Mexican Grand Prix Post-Race")
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![[S1E33] Charles' ears get pinched, Lewis' winning antics, and Lap 19 - Mexican GP Pre-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/8ed5ea9f-4179-49a3-9411-f83361d38513/F1_Podcast-EP33.jpg "[S1E33] Charles' ears get pinched, Lewis' winning antics, and Lap 19 - Mexican GP Pre-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Hear about Ferrari bosses playing with Charles' ears, How Lewis has previously celebrated his wins and the significance of Lap 19. Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comView the latest photos on Kym's Instagram @KymIllmanSee the latest F1 Content on Kym's Youtube
![[S1E32] Nico gets pranked, Romain locks up, and Seb gets drawn - Japanese GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/5a47f26f-8fe2-4995-86c5-83d9ecd0bfdf/F1_Podcast-EP32.jpg "[S1E32] Nico gets pranked, Romain locks up, and Seb gets drawn - Japanese GP Post-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Kym talks about the typhoon over Suzuka, how he pranked Nico Hulkenberg, and how he got photos of Romain Grosjean locking up.Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comView the latest photos on Kym's Instagram @KymIllmanSee the latest F1 Content on Kym's Youtube
![[S1E31] Valtteri's near miss on Kym, the amazing Japanese fans, and Stepladders - Japanese GP Pre-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/922f520e-793e-42e2-b64c-b1b3306fc10d/artwork.jpg "[S1E31] Valtteri's near miss on Kym, the amazing Japanese fans, and Stepladders - Japanese GP Pre-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Kym recounts his near miss with Valtteri's fishtailing vehicle, the stories of amazing fans in Japan and why photographers are carrying around stepladders Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comView the latest F1 Content on Kym's YoutubeFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E30] Seb loses Rock-Paper-Scissors, Daniel's ring, and Guenther Steiner - Russian GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/d15a2fe0-1851-4c9e-816a-be8d68fa8f48/artwork.jpg "[S1E30] Seb loses Rock-Paper-Scissors, Daniel's ring, and Guenther Steiner - Russian GP Post-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Sebastian Vettel starts and ends his weekend with a loss, Kym disperses rumors about Daniel's ring, and laughs about his interactions with Guenther Steiner. Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comSee Kym's latest F1 blog at kymillman.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E29] Nico's chocolate bar, Daniel's beard and the heat of Singapore - Singapore GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/49f79383-32b8-4488-ad62-af150128fd31/artwork.jpg "[S1E29] Nico's chocolate bar, Daniel's beard and the heat of Singapore - Singapore GP Post-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Kym brings up parc ferme with Nico, the discussion of Daniel's beard and meeting fans of his Instagram! Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comSee Kym's latest F1 blog at kymillman.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E28] Night shooting, Kym's lost hat and Youtube content - Singapore GP Pre-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/da0c0e4c-bbf6-4a7d-982d-d10b3c200a5d/artwork.jpg "[S1E28] Night shooting, Kym's lost hat and Youtube content - Singapore GP Pre-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Kym talks technical about shooting F1 at night, tells us of his lost iconic hat and is now publishing content on YouTube! Find it all at Kym Illman YoutubeThanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comSee Kym's latest F1 blog at kymillman.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E27] Leclerc's back-to-back, the Italian Fans, and Women of the Paddock - Italian GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/0bcb4f64-519d-452a-9e17-f12944862863/artwork.jpg "[S1E27] Leclerc's back-to-back, the Italian Fans, and Women of the Paddock - Italian GP Post-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Kym recounts the excited Italian fans after Leclerc's 2nd win, as well as the success of his Women of the Paddock posts. Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E26] Leclerc's First Win, Tributes to Anthoine Hubert and the Monza GP - Belgian GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/2c6fe07a-0574-42df-8c44-b474dad10d61/artwork.jpg "[S1E26] Leclerc's First Win, Tributes to Anthoine Hubert and the Monza GP - Belgian GP Post-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Charles Leclerc’s first F1 win, the sad news and tributes to Anthoine Hubert, what it’s like to shoot the Monza GP and more. Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comSee Kym's latest F1 blog at kymillman.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E25] Eau Rouge, the cautiously close corner and returning to Spa - Belgian GP Pre-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/1a53f1c9-72c0-49be-9072-ab9d67f9b72f/artwork.jpg "[S1E25] Eau Rouge, the cautiously close corner and returning to Spa - Belgian GP Pre-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
As we approach Spa, Kym talk about moments from 2017, including experiencing the frighteningly close corner, Eau Rouge and more. Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comSee Kym's latest F1 blog at kymillman.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E24] Kym answers your questions about his career, favourite F1 moments and more! - Summer Break Podcast Two 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/ca0a0987-b457-4e49-b4b2-b5eb0628fbf5/artwork.jpg "[S1E24] Kym answers your questions about his career, favourite F1 moments and more! - Summer Break Podcast Two 2019")
1F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Funny moments with Daniel Ricciardo, serious moments with Nico Hülkenberg and everything in between. There was an astounding response to ask Kym questions last week, and in this week’s episode of F1: On & Off the Track, he answers. Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comSee Kym's latest F1 blog at kymillman.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E23] Pierre's move to Toro Rosso, Kym's Instagram questions and new content - Summer Break Podcast One 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/bc7cb362-563b-46a5-b1cc-09707c01817f/F1_Podcast-EP23.jpg "[S1E23] Pierre's move to Toro Rosso, Kym's Instagram questions and new content - Summer Break Podcast One 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Kym discusses the Albon and Gasly swap, frequent questions on his growing Instagram and his new upcoming videos. Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comSee Kym's latest F1 blog at kymillman.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
![[S1E22] Stroll's Spin, Kym's viral photo with Federica, and Loyalty - Hungarian GP Post-Race 2019](https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/d12fabb8-193e-4d56-bd64-ceffaf0b1994/artwork/aa033bd9-9070-45b8-b2dd-d1064ad86571/artwork.jpg "[S1E22] Stroll's Spin, Kym's viral photo with Federica, and Loyalty - Hungarian GP Post-Race 2019")
F1: On & Off the Track with Kym Illman
Kym talks about the moment Lance Stroll spun out in FP1, what its like to have a photo become a regional meme, and the inner-circle of Mercedes. Thanks for listening!Purchase Kym's photos at prostarpics.comSee Kym's latest F1 blog at kymillman.comFind out what Kym's up to on Instagram @KymIllman
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